Order Management System Lead Developer

Carters; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American apparel retailer seeks an experienced Order Management System Lead Developer to work remotely in Atlanta. This role requires over 6 years of experience with IBM Sterling OMS and proven project management skills. You will lead the design and development of the OMS platform, manage timely project delivery, and provide tier-3 support for production issues. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree and strong technical skills in Java, SQL, and APIs.

Benefits

Inclusive company culture

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Sterling Commerce OMS experience; strong design and development capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with e-commerce payment processing and OMS APIs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for production support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of solutions on the IBM Sterling OMS platform.
• Manage project timelines and ensure timely completion.
• Provide tier-3 production support for OMS issues.

Skills

Sterling Commerce OMS experience

Java

XML

XSL

SQL querying

Project management

Integrated testing

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Order Management System Lead Developer – Carter's. Remote in Atlanta, GA, United States. Bachelor Degree or equivalent education is preferred. This role is within the Logistics sector and focuses on the business-critical Order Management platform within the Retail Technology organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of solutions on the IBM Sterling OMS platform.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing/scheduling, fulfilment types (STH, BOPIS, BOSS), payment processing, OMS APIs, agents, and services.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs under the direction of the Solution Architect or OMS Manager.
• Configure and develop technical solutions and coordinate Integrated Testing.
• Collaborate with internal IT resources and business stakeholders to execute initiatives; participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute new ideas.
• Provide tier-3 production support for OMS issues, with timely resolution; participate in on-call input for production issues when required.
• Mentor and upskill developers; promote best practices, code reviews, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Capture functional requirements with business users, analysts, and technical teams, and translate into technical specifications and implementations.

Qualifications

• Must have: 6+ years of Sterling Commerce OMS experience (cloud experience preferred); strong design, development, and implementation capabilities on IBM Sterling OMS.
• Proven ability to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing/scheduling, multiple fulfilment types, payment processing, OMS APIs, agents, and services.
• Strong Java, XML, XSL, and SQL querying skills.
• Experience providing tier-3 production support for OMS; ability to lead troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Mentor teams, perform code reviews, and foster continuous learning.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Experience with integrated testing and UAT management.
• Educational background: Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Preferred skills and experience: Experience with other IBM Sterling products (e.g., Call Center), familiarity with Agile, knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, and understanding of retail/supply chain delivery methodologies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; self-motivated and able to work independently.

We’d Love to Hear From You

• At least 6-7 years of experience in developing Order Management and/or Retail/Supply Chain solutions.
• Extensive experience with database systems and SQL.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Company & Culture

We’re Carter’s, the largest North American apparel retailer for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’Gosh, Skip Hop and Little Planet brands. We emphasize meaningful work, ongoing learning, and an inclusive, innovative culture aligned with our core values.

Our team members live our values: Lead Courageously, Collaborate Broadly, Customer Focus, Drive Growth, and Cultivate Innovation.

Important Notices

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Duties may be reassigned and additional duties may be required by management. This posting includes standard EEO statements and privacy notices as applicable.

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Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Closed Date: 2025-10-29