Senior Software Engineer – Warehouse Management & Supply Chain Solutions

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Warehouse Management & Supply Chain Solutions Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Location: Hybrid Remote (4-days onsite in Irving, TX) Compensation: • W2 hourly pay rate while on contract $58.00 – $70.00 • Salary conversion target: $120,000 - $140,000 + full benefits (based on experience and qualifications) Overview: Join an enterprise applications team focused on advancing warehouse and supply chain operations. Vaco is seeking a technical expert with substantial experience in software development and deep familiarity with warehouse management, supply chain technologies, and enterprise resource systems. This role emphasizes supporting and improving large-scale Blue Yonder/JDA WMS implementations integrated with core ERP platforms. This role requires onsite presence in Irving, TX, four days per week. Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen and must be legally eligible to work in the United States, as our client is unable to sponsor at this time. • Deliver ongoing support, administration, and enhancement for complex Warehouse Management Systems, with involvement across inbound, outbound, inventory, and operations workflows. • Customize, configure, and optimize Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) WMS, including workflow adjustments, integration points, and system performance fine-tuning. • Engage closely with business users to understand operational needs, gathering requirements for system improvements and translating them into effective technical designs. • Engineer, test, and launch software upgrades, interfaces, and automation features, using contemporary development frameworks and integration standards. • Design and implement data and process integrations between WMS, ERP, and various third-party logistics/supply chain tools to enable seamless data movement and business process continuity. • Produce and update comprehensive technical documentation, specifications, and knowledge base articles for processes and enhancements. • Take a leading or contributory role in system upgrades, new module implementations, and project-based enhancements for WMS landscapes. • Continuously monitor critical application performance, proactively troubleshoot issues, and ensure high system availability and reliability. • Serve as a Tier 2/3 escalation point, providing advanced support, resolving complex issues, and mentoring colleagues within supply chain IT and operations. • Partner with application vendors and internal teams to coordinate software enhancements, patches, and new deployment rollouts. Required Background: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline. • At least five years of hands-on programming experience (e.g., .NET, Java, .SQL, Python) within enterprise solution environments. • Solid grasp of key supply chain and warehouse operations—ideally within manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution sectors. • Minimum two years supporting and customizing Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS, proficient in MOCA scripting/commands, configuration, Page Builder/Jasper reporting, Java, rollout automation, and system integrations. • Working knowledge of ERP ecosystems such as IBM iSeries, SAP, Oracle, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics, specifically with integration to warehousing. • Experience in Agile software delivery and DevOps tools/methodologies. • Familiarity with electronic data interchange (EDI), API-driven integrations, and data exchange protocols. • Strong analytical abilities with proven SQL/data analysis and visualization skills (e.g., in Excel). • Exceptional communicator with demonstrated capability to explain technical solutions to business stakeholders and manage multiple project priorities. Desirable Skills: • Prior experience in middleware or integration platforms (such as Dell Boomi, MuleSoft). • Prior hands-on projects linking WMS with shipping (ProShip, Nshift) or material handling systems (conveyors, RF devices, printers). • Experience with Blue Yonder WMS version 2018 or newer. • Relevant industry certifications, particularly in Blue Yonder WMS or major ERP solutions. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please [email protected]. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; • licensure and certification requirements; • office location and other geographic considerations; • other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.