Senior WMS engineer

NXA Talent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NXA Talent is seeking a Senior WMS Engineer with extensive BY/JDA WMS Dispatcher experience to lead configuration, development, and integration efforts in a complex warehouse environment.

You will analyse requirements, design and implement WMS solutions, troubleshoot defects, and support upgrades and cutovers while maintaining thorough documentation and collaborating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Blue Yonder/JDA WMS Dispatcher.
• Experience in WMS configuration, development, testing and optimisation.
• Knowledge of BY/JDA WMS solutions and related platforms.
• Experience with BY WMS Cognitive, Manhattan, or Oracle WMS is beneficial.
• Strong PL/SQL and Shell scripting skills.
• Experience with Jenkins/CI/CD pipelines is desirable.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud technologies is desirable.
• Experience with Java, Python, and React.js is desirable.
• Power BI and/or JasperSoft reporting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and translate them into effective WMS solutions.
• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of BY/JDA WMS solutions.
• Develop WMS configuration changes, enhancements, and new functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system defects and operational issues.
• Optimise WMS components for performance, stability, and reliability.
• Develop functional specifications for modifications, interfaces, reports, and labels.
• Design and implement technical solutions based on functional requirements.
• Create and execute test plans and document results.
• Support WMS upgrades, including recent Dispatcher versions.
• Support cutover, deployment, and hypercare activities as required.
• Provide progress updates to technical leads and project managers.
• Participate in stand-ups, design reviews, and project discussions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain technical and procedural documentation.

Skills

WMS configuration

WMS development

Troubleshooting

PL/SQL

Shell scripting

Java

Python

React.js

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Blue Yonder / JDA WMS Dispatcher

Jenkins / CI/CD pipelines

Power BI

JasperSoft

Azure Cloud

Job description

We are looking for a Senior WMS Engineer with strong experience in Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS Dispatcher. The role will focus on WMS configuration, development, integration, troubleshooting, upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement within a complex warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and translate them into effective WMS solutions.
• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of BY/JDA WMS solutions.
• Develop WMS configuration changes, enhancements, and new functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system defects and operational issues.
• Optimise WMS components for performance, stability, and reliability.
• Develop functional specifications for modifications, interfaces, reports, and labels.
• Design and implement technical solutions based on functional requirements.
• Create and execute test plans and document results.
• Support WMS upgrades, including recent Dispatcher versions.
• Support cutover, deployment, and hypercare activities as required.
• Provide progress updates to technical leads and project managers.
• Participate in stand-ups, design reviews, and project discussions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain technical and procedural documentation.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Blue Yonder / JDA WMS Dispatcher.
• Experience in WMS configuration, development, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• Experience designing and implementing BY/JDA WMS solutions.
• Experience with WMS Dispatcher upgrades, including 2024+ versions.
• Strong understanding of WMS architecture, integrations, interfaces, reports, and labels.
• Strong PL/SQL and Shell scripting skills.
• Experience developing enhancements and resolving software defects.
• Experience creating and executing test plans.
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with Jenkins / CI/CD pipelines is desirable.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud technologies is desirable.
• Experience with Java, Python, and React.js is desirable.
• Power BI and/or JasperSoft reporting experience is desirable.
• Warehouse automation experience
• Experience with other WMS platforms such as BY WMS Cognitive, Manhattan, or Oracle WMS is beneficial.