Sr Developer Order Management

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports and Outdoors is seeking a senior technical leader to advance Sterling Order Management across retail platforms. You will own design, development, and integration of OMS modules, ensuring robust order capture, fulfillment orchestration, and inventory visibility.

You’ll drive architecture discussions and mentor team members. Required are 5+ years in IT with Sterling OMS expertise, strong Java/SOA/XML/REST skills, and a proven track record of end-to-end OMS implementations in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of overall Information Technology experience.
• 5+ years of experience implementing and enhancing Sterling Order Management applications across retail environments.
• 3+ years of experience with the IBM Sterling Order Management Suite, including demonstrated subject matter expertise.
• Experience delivering at least two full lifecycle implementations (requirements gathering, design, development, implementation, and optimization).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Sterling Order Management, Web Store, Call Center, and inventory modules.
• Design, develop, and enhance solutions supporting order capture, sourcing, fulfillment orchestration, inventory visibility, payments, cancellations, returns, and customer care workflows.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design documentation.
• Build and maintain integrations between Sterling OMS and external systems, including upstream/downstream applications, cloud platforms, and middleware solutions.
• Improve system stability, performance, and scalability of Sterling OMS applications.
• Conduct design and code reviews and promote development best practices.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Troubleshoot system and process issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

Java

Sterling OMS

SOA/XML/XSLT/REST/JSON

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Communication skills

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Eclipse IDE

SoapUI

JIRA

GitHub/Bitbucket

Job description

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field preferred

Work Experiences

• 5-7+ years of overall Information Technology experience
• 5+ years of experience implementing and enhancing Sterling Order Management applications across retail environments
• 3+ years of experience with the IBM Sterling Order Management Suite, including demonstrated subject matter expertise
• Experience delivering at least two full lifecycle implementations (requirements gathering, design, development, implementation, and optimization)

Skills

• Ability to lead full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, including requirements, design, build, testing, and implementation
• Hands‑on experience with Java and OMS development, including SOA, XML/XSLT, REST, and JSON
• Experience with solution estimation and team structure definition
• Experience working on multiple concurrent projects in an Agile environment
• Hands‑on experience with IBM Sterling Order Management (versions 9.5 and/or 10)
• Experience with inventory management systems and processes
• Proficiency with development tools such as Eclipse IDE and SoapUI
• Experience with SQL databases (e.g., Oracle, DB2); familiarity with NoSQL databases preferred
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA, GitHub, or Bitbucket
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to mentor and support the development of team members
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of IBM Sterling Store and IBM Call Center applications preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Sterling Order Management, Web Store, Call Center, and inventory modules
• Design, develop, and enhance solutions supporting order capture, sourcing, fulfillment orchestration, inventory visibility, payments, cancellations, returns, and customer care workflows
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design documentation
• Build and maintain integrations between Sterling OMS and external systems, including upstream/downstream applications, cloud platforms, and middleware solutionsImprove system stability, performance, and scalability of Sterling OMS applications
• Conduct design and code reviews and promote development best practices
• Research and recommend technologies to support the overall technical strategy
• Participate in full SDLC activities, including sprint planning, estimation, and development sessions
• Collaborate with developers, QA, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions
• Troubleshoot system and process issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions
• Develop reusable code and libraries to improve development efficiency
• Monitor and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and development practices
• Mentor team members to improve technical capability and overall team performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

Ability to meet standard vision and hearing requirements for job performance. Adherence to company work hours, policies, and professional standards. Regular office attendance required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.