Developer / Application Engineer

HAVI is a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store.  For more information, please visit HAVI.com.

The Software Developer / Application Engineer is responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications and systems for Global Planning and Analytics (GPA). This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, develop solutions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. The Software Developer plays a key role in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and support. 

This role is responsible for deliverable timeliness, efficiency and quality related to application development focused on, but not limited to, areas such as Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Optimization, Integrated Planning/CPFR, Restaurant Analytics, and Supply Chain simulations. 

She/he will support the development of a solutions roadmap, develop an implementation plan, and support the activities to ensure timely completion of product/project deliverables.  Managing the quality of the deliverables will be an essential part of this role. 

Be current on trends and developments in the market with an eye on bringing in the new advancements into our portfolio of solutions.  This role provides an opportunity to shape our thinking on how our analytic products and services are designed, developed, and delivered. 

This role will be part of GPA’s Analytics and Insights team.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, closely related technical field or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree a plus

Knowledge and Experience

• 2+ years of real-life experience
• Experience with backend technologies, with familiarity with full stack development
• Programming experience with Java, Python, C#, API’s, etc.
• Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js) and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, such as DevOps, Agile, and Scrum
• Working knowledge with technology domains such as: SaaS technologies, application configuration/packaging for cloud computing, AWS, Azure, MS SQL
• Experience with developing internal business applications and business integration
• Experience implementing, customizing, and integrating third-party applications (preferably in supply chain)
• Experience in multiple full system implementation (e.g., analyze, design, build, test, implement, support)

• Experience in digitizing and automating processes and architecting solutions in a consistent and scalable manner
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.

Skills and Leadership Behaviours

Direction

• Self-starter with a successful record of business solutions development
• Ability to drive design thinking in solutions development

Drive

• Sets high standards, clear goals & challenges others to achieve more
• Exhibits passion and commitment to continuously learn and adopt innovative methods

Execution

• Effectively communicates complex concepts in easy-to-understand terms
• Developed analytical skills
• Understand the business context in which solutions are being developed and designed
• Helps team in designing and architecting scalable business solutions
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment and deal with ambiguity
• Help develop processes to scale application discovery across many types of applications
• Ability to document integration solutions and catalog, classify and inventory application dependencies to establish repeatable methodologies

Influence

• Able to quickly identify potential roadblocks and leverages leadership to address challenges
• Leverages from and collaborates with team members to drive efficiency and effectiveness

Innovation

• Encourages others to challenge the status quo, thinks out of the box
• Focuses strongly on learning and brings new thinking on design and deployment

Relationship & people leadership

• Able to positively influence the performance of team members

Builds trust and confidence with team members to influence decisions as appropriate

Primary Accountabilities/Position Scope and Responsibilities

•    Responsible for working with the GPA Analytics and Insights team to design, code, test, and deliver supply chain solutions to support regional needs 
•    Collaborate with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to gather and analyze requirements
•    Translate business requirements into technical specifications and design documents 
•    Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using best practices
•    Develop and maintain software components, modules, and systems 
•    Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and API documentation
•    Document code changes, bug fixes, and new features in version control systems
•    Drive operational efficiencies and effectiveness though automation and digitization of supply chain solutions, and develop and deliver consistent and scalable business solutions 
•    Support product delivery leveraging the Agile / DevOps best practices
•    Provide consultative and advisory services to delivery teams to meet customer expectations
•    Collaborate with Technology to ensure new products are aligned with agreed architecture and infrastructure 
•    Stay updated on emerging technologies, programming languages, and industry trends
•    Continuously improve coding skills and adopt new tools and methodologies
•    Contribute to the development of best practices and coding standards within the team
Starting Salary $95,000-$105,000 with a 5% targeted bonus

TOTAL REWARDS

Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

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Inclusive employee resource groups

Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits

Paid parental and medical leave programs

401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing

15 days of paid time off plus company holidays

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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