Software Development Engineer

Job Title: Software Development Engineer
Location: Peoria, IL

The role requires close collaboration with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, UI/UX teams, and cross-functional delivery teams to build scalable, cloud-native applications that improve supply chain visibility, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

Full Stack Application Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications.
• Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
• Develop scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Implement secure, high-performance, and maintainable application architectures.
• Participate in technical design discussions and solution reviews.

Backend & Integration Development:

• Develop RESTful APIs and service integrations with enterprise systems.
• Build integrations with ERP platforms, master data systems, reporting platforms, and external data sources.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data processing workflows.
• Ensure application scalability, security, and performance.

Frontend Development:

• Develop reusable UI components and responsive web interfaces.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to implement standard design frameworks and component libraries.
• Ensure consistent user experience across devices and browsers.
• Optimize application usability and accessibility.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Own end-to-end testing activities for developed features.
• Create and execute unit tests, integration tests, API tests, and automated regression tests.
• Perform defect analysis, root cause identification, and issue resolution.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production validation activities.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and quality metrics.

Agile Delivery & Collaboration:

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to understand Epics, Features, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria.
• Provide effort estimates and technical recommendations during backlog refinement sessions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and technical innovation.

DevOps & Deployment:

• Support CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation.
• Participate in environment setup, release management, and production deployments.
• Monitor application health and troubleshoot production issues.
• Contribute to application documentation and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 10+ years of experience in Full Stack Application Development.
• Strong experience with modern frontend technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Strong backend development experience using .NET, Java, Node.js, or Python.
• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, and integration solutions.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database technologies.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and test automation.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Logistics, or Control Tower applications.
• Experience integrating with ERP platforms and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Exposure to reporting and analytics platforms such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience working on industrial, manufacturing, or supply chain transformation programs.

Technical Skills:

• Frontend: Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Backend: .NET Core, Java, Node.js, Python
• APIs: REST, JSON, API Security
• Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle
• Cloud: Azure Services, App Services, Functions, Storage
• DevOps: Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines
• Testing: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Automated Testing, UAT Support

Desired Traits:

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Ability to work independently across development and testing activities.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Quality-focused with attention to detail.
• Outcome-oriented and committed to delivering business value.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced Agile environments with distributed teams.