Lead Engineer With Global Retail Technology

In short, StarTekk is a global IT firm that specializes in the following:

• Outsourcing
• Consulting
• Enterprise software mobility
• Web/mobile app development
• Cloud based solutions

Integrity, courage and dependability are very important to us. We always strive to build long lasting relationships with the community and with all our clients. We believe that talent is boundless and that individuals are assets. We know that simplifying complexity and working towards the success of the people we are dealing with is investing in the future and creating a better tomorrow.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Engineer is responsible for defining, analyzing, and developing software solutions in our international business space. There will be a heavy focus on designing supporting the supply chain flow and infrastructure documentation with multiple teams which will involve data mapping, designing solutions to integration issues/challenges, supporting the development process through the translation and simplification of business requirements. The Integration Engineer will collaborate closely with the International Product Manager and in-country partners (warehouses and e-commerce platforms). Main focus of this year will be local integrations with 3PL and production support. This individual will work directly with the architecture team to deliver the solutions as well as work cross-functionally with various business stakeholders and key IT resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements
• Maintain and organize requirements for the Merchandising group
• Support QA in documenting test scenarios, test scripts, data mapping and system diagrams
• Support the SDLC process through strong IT practices and adherence to change control
• Continuous evaluation of current system state as well as proposal of enhancements to both the IT and business teams
• Work closely with other technology areas and architects to deliver solutions that follow department standards of design
• Support project planning and serve in project management roles where appropriate
• Willingness to have a flexible work schedule when collaborating with partners located in other time zones

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (Business Administration, Computer Science or related field) or equivalent experience is required
• 5+ years of systems and/or development experience in a retail environment is strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge in ESB and other integration processes
• Knowledge in IBM I-series system is a plus
• Knowledge of retail merchandising concepts & processes is a plus. Areas of focus would be pricing, merchandising, stock ledger, inventory and order management
• Knowledge of warehouse management, allocation and merchandise planning is a plus
• Experience with Linux or AIX is needed.
• Working knowledge in APIs development and any of the cloud technologies such as Google Cloud, Azure, or AWS is needed. Google Cloud is preferred.
• Good exposure to development tools like Eclipse, Maven, Grade and familiarity with CI/CD process is a plus
• Working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, DB2) and data integration.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in technology and 13yrs of experience