Lead Developer

Lead DeveloperSkills RequiredBachelors or Masters degree - preferably in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Supply Chain or equivalent experience10+ years of experience in application development, including experience building custom, enterprise-grade applicationsTechnical Skills:Front End: Strong experience with JavaScript, Node.js, and modern front-end frameworks - specifically Vue.jsBack End: Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Python object-oriented development, and RESTful API designData: Experience with relational and NoSQL data sources such as Oracle and MongoDB, including database design, optimizationEngineering Practices: Deep understanding of version control and branching strategies, automated testing, and CI/CD practicesAI-Powered Development Tools: Proficiency with AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, Devin, GitHub Copilot) and a demonstrated ability to apply them to accelerate delivery without compromising qualityTechnical Leadership: Ability to lead and guide multiple teams, make decisions and provide technical direction. Ability to inspire and motivate teams fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.Adaptability: Capability to adapt to changing requirements, technology trends, and business needs.Decision-Making: Strong decision-making abilities to evaluate trade-offs and make informed choices that balance technical and business considerations.Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about technology and its alignment with business goals, driving long-term technical vision and planning.Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Capable of presenting ideas clearly and effectively.Self-Motivation: Highly responsible self-starter/team-oriented individual with very strong work ethic.Ability to think innovatively, present alternate solutions, and demonstrate creativity in problem-solving and application design.Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong work ethic and a self-starterSkills PreferredSearch and Streaming: Experience with Solr and with real-time Kafka streaming architecture at scaleEvent-Driven Architecture: Experience designing and supporting event-driven, distributed systemsObservability: Experience with monitoring and observability tooling such as Splunk, Prometheus, and GrafanaExperience working in Supply Chain, Order Management, Procurement, or ERP-integrated environmentsExperience integrating with enterprise platforms such as Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and other ERP systemsSupply chain domain knowledgeAbility to develop and integrate AI application components including LLM-based features, agentic workflows, and AI APIsSalary RangeCertain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of the salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $122,800 to $153,500 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.BenefitsThe well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness programFinancial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of CaringAdditional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount ProgramNote: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan's benefits. For more information, see our US Benefits WebsiteWorld Wide Technology (WWT) strives to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email View email address on click.appcast.io Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities. With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today! What is the Internal WWT IT Team, and why join?The Internal WWT IT team is the backbone of our company's technological infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and continuous innovation. Our team is dedicated to managing and supporting the company's technology infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of hardware, software, networks, and data systems, while providing top-notch technical support to employees.By joining the Internal WWT IT team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and security of our IT environment, enabling the company to achieve its strategic goals. The Internal IT team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success. If you are passionate about technology and eager to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply and join our team.World Wide Technology, Inc. currently has an opportunity available for a Lead Developer on the Order Management and Procurement team in the IT – Supply Chain organization, located at our headquarters in St. Louis, MO. The Order Management and Procurement Team lies at the heart of our supply chain, playing a critical role in building and supporting the systems that ensure the reliable and seamless creation and management of over one million orders annually. Collaborating closely with our business stakeholders, we develop solutions that drive efficient and effective operations at scale.Successful candidates will have a background in full stack development and will be responsible for leading the translation of business needs into IT solutions with current programs, projects, and initiatives in mind. The Lead Developer is a hands-on technical leader who partners closely with Solution Architecture and Delivery leadership to ensure solutions are executed with engineering rigor, maintainability, and performance in mind. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly innovative, and has a passion for learning both business and technical processes. This position also includes leading development efforts, mentoring developers, and contributing to strategic planning and execution.At World Wide Technology (WWT) our vision is to be the best technology solution provider in the world. We strive to build a profitable, growth company that's also a great place to work.What will you be doing? This role uses a broad range of functional and technical skills toward the build-out and integration of custom WWT applications and third-party vendor systems and products. This position plays a crucial role in the design, development, and deployment of software solutions. This employee will leverage their experience to contribute and help drive complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.The Lead Developer sets the technical tone and