Principal Software Developer-Supply Chain Systems

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the design and migration of distribution systems, integrating modern technologies across transportation management and yard operations. You will work with multiple vendors to ensure seamless workflows and data consistency.

The role emphasizes API integration, legacy migration, and developing unified portals and Power BI dashboards for TMS operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of application design and implementation.
• Experience with legacy system migration.
• Proficiency in API integration and data replication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement applications for transportation management systems.
• Integrate APIs with Blue Yonder TMS.
• Have working experience with BY TMS DAAS Systems.
• Integrate multiple Transportation module and technologies (example: p44).
• Develop unified portals for TMS operations and dashboards for distribution systems.
• Migrate applications to OpenShift /Azure Platforms.
• Integrate freight payment systems.
• Track international freight.
• Develop and maintain Yard Management Systems.
• Generate and manage Power BI reports.

Skills

App design

Legacy migration

API integration

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

OpenShift

Azure

GCP

Kafka

IBM MQ

Snowflake

Oracle

Postgres

BigQuery

Power BI

Job description

Job Description Principal Engineer - Distribution Systems Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing applications, as well as migrating legacy systems to modern technology stacks. This role involves working with multiple vendors and utilizing various integration mechanisms to ensure seamless operations within our Logistics Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement applications for transportation management systems.


• Integrate APIs with Blue Yonder TMS.


• Have working experience with BY TMS DAAS Systems.


• Integrate multiple Transportation module and technologies (example: p44).


• Develop unified portals for TMS operations and dashboards for distribution systems.


• Migrate applications to OpenShift /Azure Platforms.


• Integrate freight payment systems.


• Track international freight.


• Develop and maintain Yard Management Systems.


• Generate and manage Power BI reports.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of application design and implementation.


• Experience with legacy system migration.


• Proficiency in API integration and data replication.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Must-have Skills:

• 10+ Years experience in supply chain Systems, Order Management Systems, Inventory Management Systems


• 2+ Year experience with Blue Yonder TMS.


• 3+ years' experience in OpenShift, GCP


• 3+ year experience in Kafka, IBM MQ.


• 3+ year experience in Snowflake


• Proficiency in Oracle, Postgres, Big query.


• Proficiency in Power BI and other reporting tools.


• Proficiency in Driver Management Systems/Driver Dispatch Systems


• Proficiency with Freight Pay and Audit.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers.

As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands.

Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.