Senior Software Engineer - WMS (Blue Yonder/Java) - Contract - Outside IR35

Mindera; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to work on their critical Warehouse Management System. Responsibilities include enhancing a Blue Yonder WMS platform and developing Java-based integrations. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Java development and proficiency with Oracle databases. This role offers a competitive day rate in Leicester, UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java development, ideally using Spring.
• Experience with Blue Yonder WMS or similar warehouse management systems.
• Proficiency with Oracle database optimisation and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Work on the core system for distribution and stock management in the warehouse.
• Enhance the Blue Yonder WMS platform for performance and reliability.
• Develop Java-based integrations supporting the WMS ecosystem.

Skills

Java (ideally Spring)

Oracle databases

Blue Yonder WMS

Integration development

Operational reliability

Job description

Overview

Mindera are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer focusing on our clients Warehouse Management System (WMS) — a critical platform built around Blue Yonder WMS and Java-based services.

Responsibilities

• Work on the core system that underpins distribution and stock management across the warehouse network.
• Enhance and operate a complex Blue Yonder WMS platform, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain Java-based integrations and services supporting the WMS ecosystem.
• Apply strong knowledge of Oracle databases, including optimisation, performance tuning, and data integrity within transactional systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, monitoring, and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate closely with supply chain operations, product, and engineering teams.
• Contribute to stability and resilience in a high-availability, operationally critical environment.
• Bring deep technical experience in Java (ideally Spring) and familiarity with SaaS-style supply chain or warehouse management systems.
• Understanding of ERP, transport, or inventory system integration patterns is a strong plus.
• Looking for pragmatic engineers who can balance operational reliability with innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Strong experience with Java (ideally Spring) and integration development.
• Experience with Blue Yonder WMS or similar warehouse management systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Oracle databases including optimisation, performance tuning, and data integrity in transactional systems.
• Understanding of ERP, transport, or inventory system integration patterns.
• Ability to operate in a high-availability, operationally critical environment.

Competitive day rate