Senior Systems Engineer, Warehouse Management and Fulfillment

Sugartown Worldwide LLC

Job Type:

Regular

Brand Strategy
Our Brand mission is to inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out. 
Our Brand vision statement is: “Create Your Sunshine, A Resort State of Mind”. 
Our Brand Equities are: Casual Glamour, Sunny & Spirited, and Charmingly Disarming.

Job Description

The Senior Systems Engineer for Warehouse Management and Fulfillment will use technical knowledge to evaluate, recommend and build Business Solutions delivered via application programming, SQL Reporting, Modular Software Packages and Systems Integration. These solutions may be developed in-house or acquired through a 3rd Party. The role requires use of modern software development methodologies and programming languages such as Java, C++, C #, SQL, JavaScript, Perl and others to introduce new software solutions and/or integrate existing/new software packages into the enterprise.  

A day in the life…

• Collaborate independently with Business users, analysts and systems integration & development engineers to understand why an application, system or solution is needed and how it must function - then design, develop, maintain and support those IT Solutions, particularly in the process areas of warehouse management and order fulfillment.
• Build and Maintain system specifications, architecture diagrams and flow charts, which detail programming logic, decision trees/branching and data architecture.
• Provide user support (IT and Business Users), including initial training and help desk assistance.
• Independently analyze and resolve problems associated with existing Business Application Systems. Detect, diagnose, and reports all system related problems as necessary.
• Work with Technology Solutions counterparts to ensure system performance, compatibility, bugs and user reported issues and defects are being captured and analyzed.
• Assume a lead role in training junior developers, associates and analysts on key business processes and applications.
• Review, modify and improve Business Applications through coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Manage the development lifecycle of SQL Based Business Reports and Dashboards as per the requirements defined by business users and business analysts.
• Manage the development lifecycle, execution and maintenance of thorough test plans/test scripts and test cases designed to identify issues, defects and deviations from user specifications in applications and solutions.
• Ensure that all applications developed and deployed meet minimum requirements for regulatory compliance such as PCI and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Ensure that systems integration and development staff and programming operations are properly trained on all Lilly Pulitzer Change Management and Systems Development Life-Cycle practices, policies and methodologies.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Perform development on the Manhattan Integration Framework.
• Operate as a subject matter expert with regard to the warehouse management system.
• Operate as a subject matter expert with regard to enterprise order management.
• Maintain cross-system functional knowledge for all consumer and wholesale orders from order placement through invoicing/settlement.
• Note, associates may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.

Qualifications for the Position

• A four-year college degree is required, preferably with a major/minor in Software Engineering, or within a related Technology, Engineering or Operations discipline.
• Working knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture and Web Services with at least 10 years of prior experience developing and/or supporting production systems using these technologies, preferably in the fashion or retail industry.
• A solid understanding of XML Language, Schemas, SOAP and UDDI
• Prior experience within J2EE Framework, Java Programming and Java Application Server Architecture
• Familiarity with Mobile Device Management (MDM) Framework and Apple Developer Toolkit
• Knowledge of Apple and Android SDK’s for building mobile applications
• Past work experience with traditional web development practices and languages (Scripting, Server-Side and Client Side Development)
• Understanding of Web Tiered Architecture (Client, Application and Database)
• Understanding of common Messaging protocols (JMS, JDBC, ODBC, QManager etc…)
• Working knowledge of SQL and experience with SQL Database Design and Management (ETL is a big Plus)
• Exposure to Linux Operating Systems & Utilities
• Exposure to Windows Server Operating System and Utilities
• Exposure to system development methodologies such as RAD, Agile & WF
• Exposure to procedural and object-oriented programming languages
• Exposure to the software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP a plus

Our Core Values: The Lilly Way. Rooted in our bold, original, and inclusive brand outlook, these principles define how we do things The Lilly Way.

• We take pride in the pursuit of excellence
• We create our own path
• We become stronger together
• We operate with integrity
• We make the world a brighter place
• We continuously improve
• We have fun in the process

Doing Our Part

As a company we commit to corporate social responsibility.  We believe in doing the right thing for our people, the places we work, and our planet.  We believe in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We recognize the importance of serving the communities where our employees work and live. We are cognizant of the impact that our operations can have on the environment and actively explore and pursue environmentally-friendly processes throughout our business.  This position is expected to contribute to the advancement of these principles.

A Little More to Know…

• This position is classified as full-time salaried; it is exempt and is not eligible for overtime.  This position is eligible for standard company benefits.
• This position is required to maintain a structured hybrid work schedule based out of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. This hybrid schedule, which includes work done in the King of Prussia Office as well as your Home Office will be determined by your supervisor.
• The position requires some domestic travel.
• Given the seasonality of the business, this position may require flexible, additional working hours during peak periods.
• This position is expected to collaborate effectively with other individuals in alignment with our Core Values and Core Leadership Qualities.
• This position requires compliance with Lilly Pulitzer policies and a detailed Code of Conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• This position is reviewed annually.

Lilly Pulitzer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here.

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