Senior Developer, Master Data Hub & Commercial Operations

The J.M. Smucker Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Senior Developer for Master Data Hub & Commercial Operations in Orrville, OH.

This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote work, focusing on designing scalable, cloud-native data solutions that govern item, customer, packaging and digital content data to enable faster decision making. You will lead MDH platform delivery, mentor developers, and partner with Commercial Operations, Data Governance and Digital Shelf to deliver trusted data services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience in STEM fields.
• Experience delivering solutions using Agile, traditional project delivery or DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one modern programming language.
• Experience with APIs, data modeling, integration and cloud technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and technical leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring developers and influencing technical decisions.
• Ability to support enterprise-critical platforms and planned releases.

Responsibilities

• Lead MDH platform delivery and technical leadership.
• Design, build and enhance MDH applications, integrations, data services and automation.
• Translate business and data requirements into reliable, supportable solutions.
• Define and evolve data models, architecture patterns, APIs and integration frameworks.
• Lead technical execution for projects, enhancements and platform initiatives.
• Mentor developers and establish standards across the team.
• Enable trusted data consumption for analytics, AI and digital capabilities.

Skills

Software development

Agile methods

SQL

APIs

Cloud technologies

Technical leadership

Mentoring developers

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Oracle

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Syndigo

Informatica

SnapLogic

Job description

Senior Developer, Master Data Hub & Commercial Operations

The J.M. Smucker Co. Commercial Operations organization enables the people, process and technology solutions that support Concept to Commercialization. As Senior Developer, Master Data Hub & Commercial Operations, you will help shape and evolve the Master Data Hub (MDH), a foundational enterprise platform that supports commercialization, customer readiness, regulatory compliance, digital shelf execution and trusted data across the business, helping teams launch products faster and make better decisions. In this role, you will design secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions that improve how item, customer, packaging and digital content data is governed, integrated and shared. You will reduce operational complexity through automation, enable faster access to trusted data, and deliver reusable services that support business growth, analytics, AI and digital commerce. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving complex business problems, influencing platform direction, and building enterprise-scale data capabilities.

Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron)

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, onsite a minimum of 9 days a month, primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; additional onsite presence may be required based on business needs.

In this role you will:

• Lead MDH platform delivery and technical leadership:
• Design, build and enhance MDH applications, integrations, data services and automation that improve access to trusted enterprise data.
• Translate business and data requirements into reliable, supportable solutions.
• Define and evolve data models, architecture patterns, APIs and integration frameworks.
• Lead technical execution for projects, enhancements and platform initiatives.
• Serve as the MDH technical lead by mentoring developers, establishing standards and influencing platform architecture and strategy.
• Enable trusted data consumption for analytics, AI and emerging digital capabilities across the enterprise.
• Operate and improve core MDH services:
• Ensure MDH services, integrations and data pipelines are reliable, secure and available.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive root cause resolution.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation, monitoring and alerting.
• Execute releases, upgrades and platform maintenance with minimal business disruption.
• Reduce technical debt and strengthen platform resiliency, security and supportability.
• Partner across business and technology teams:
• Collaborate with Commercial Operations, Data Governance, Customer Enablement, Digital Shelf, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance and Information Services teams.
• Translate technical decisions into business outcomes.
• Communicate complex concepts in a clear and actionable way.
• Recommend scalable solutions that balance speed, risk, cost and long-term sustainability.

What success looks like:

• Deliver reliable and scalable MDH capabilities.
• Expand access to trusted enterprise data.
• Reduce operational complexity through automation.
• Enable faster commercialization and customer readiness.
• Support future analytics, AI and digital commerce initiatives.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of software development experience and a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent technical training.
• Experience delivering solutions using Agile, traditional project delivery or DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one modern programming language.
• Experience with APIs, data modeling, integration and cloud technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and technical leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring developers and influencing technical decisions.
• Ability to support enterprise-critical platforms and planned releases.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in consumer packaged goods and master data management.
• Experience with Oracle, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS or similar technologies.
• Experience with MDM, PIM, integration or data platform technologies such as Syndigo, Informatica or SnapLogic.
• Experience with API, event-driven and streaming architectures.
• Experience supporting analytics, AI or data initiatives.
• Relevant cloud, data or software engineering certifications.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.

Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

We're a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love-while supporting the communities in which we work and live.

We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success.

Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose.

At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong.

With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Learn more about working at Smucker.

Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company.

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The J. M. Smucker Co. (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.