Lead Engineer – Supply Chain Systems (Manhattan TMS/WMS)

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Associate discount

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Manhattan WMS/TMS, focusing on inbound transportation management, appointment scheduling, and ASN processing.

You will own the end-to-end development lifecycle, lead a team of engineers, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to design scalable supply chain solutions across warehouse and transportation domains. You will drive architecture, promote engineering best practices, and shape the technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications in Manhattan WMOS/TMS/Supply Chain related areas is advantageous.
• 10+ years of experience in application development, with strong focus on supply chain systems, including WMS and TMS.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Manhattan WMS/TMS (Active WM strongly preferred).
• Proven experience leading teams and delivering large-scale enterprise solutions.
• Strong experience in solution architecture, integrations, and full SDLC ownership.
• Expertise in Oracle SQL/PL, Unix, shell scripting, including modern web frameworks such as Angular (or any framework) for frontend and Springboot/Django for backend.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end application development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business & IT teams to gather and analyze requirements.
• Ensure the team writes clean, scalable, and efficient code. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Lead and mentor junior developers and assist in their professional growth.
• Scale up development efforts and actively contribute as a hands‑on developer when project demands require.

Skills

Manhattan WMS/TMS

Supply chain systems

Team leadership

SDLC ownership

Frontend Angular

Springboot/Django

Oracle SQL/PLSQL

Unix

Shell scripting

System architecture

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Angular

Spring Boot

Django

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Manhattan WMS/TMS, focused on inbound transportation management, appointment scheduling, and ASN processing. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will own and oversee the end‑to‑end application development lifecycle, from planning through deployment and support. You will lead a team of engineers, provide technical direction, and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to define, design, and deliver scalable supply chain solutions across warehouse and transportation domains. You will play a critical role in driving architecture, ensuring engineering best practices, improving delivery quality, and shaping the technology roadmap. This role requires a strong combination of technical leadership, domain expertise, and hands‑on development capability.

A Day In The Life

• Oversee the end-to-end application development lifecycle
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional business & IT teams to gather and analyze requirements
• Ensure the team writes clean, scalable, and efficient code. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Lead and mentor junior developers and assist in their professional growth
• Scale up development efforts and actively contribute as a hands‑on developer when project demands require.

You’ll Come With

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Certifications: Any certification in Manhattan WMOS/TMS/Supply Chain related areas is advantageous
• 10+ years of experience in application development, with strong focus on supply chain systems, including WMS and TMS.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Manhattan WMS/TMS (Active WM strongly preferred)
• Proven experience leading teams and delivering large‑scale enterprise solutions
• Strong experience in solution architecture, integrations, and full SDLC ownership
• Expertise in Oracle SQL/PL, Unix, shell scripting, including modern web frameworks such as Angular (or any framework) for frontend and Springboot/Django for backend.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Deep functional knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems
• Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, high-performance supply chain applications
• Strong experience integrating WMS with TMS, ERP, EDI, and WCS systems
• Advanced understanding of system architecture, data flows, and distributed system design leadership & strategy
• Strong technical leadership, mentoring, and team development skillsAbility to define technical strategy, roadmap, and implementation approach
• Experience owning delivery outcomes and driving cross‑team alignment execution excellence
• Define and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and engineering best practices
• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and architectural decisions
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to resolve complex, cross‑system issues
• Collaboration & communication: ability to influence business stakeholders, vendors, and engineering teams; strong communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage (including life and disability insurance). Full‑time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job‑related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Location: New Jersey-Edgewater Park

Additional Locations: Georgia-Ellabell

Posting Number: R103465

Pay Rate: Salaried

Career Site Category: Corporate

Position Category: Information Technology

Job Type: Full‑Time

Remote Type: Hybrid

Min‑Mid: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00