Associate Solutions Developer | Retail Pricing

Associate Solutions Developer | Retail Pricing – Development Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106 Work Model: Hybrid Department: Information Technology Make us your BEST Choice! AWG is seeking an Associate Solutions Developer in Information Technology (IT) to serve as a delivery partner for our Retail Pricing systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of solutions, moving beyond basic support to take an active role in technical execution. You are a technologist who has moved past the initial learning phase and is ready to take ownership of specific project modules while collaborating with senior team members on larger architectural goals. Responsibilities Develop and implement technical solutions based on requirements while adhering to AWG standards with increasing autonomy. Deliver high-quality, bug-free code for assigned tasks on time and within budget. Contribute to the building of reusable assets and technical materials that benefit the broader AWG developer community. Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure seamless system integrations and high-quality delivery. Actively participate in the full project scope and contribute to a continuous improvement mentality within the dev team. Collaborate with other developers and support engineers to understand system dependencies and integrations. Troubleshoot complex issues and develop fixes while participating in a shared on-call rotation. Provide accurate time and resource estimates for assigned project tasks. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related degree 2–4 years of experience in business application development.

1. 4 years with Java and Spring/Spring Boot frameworks, including the ability to independently debug and enhance existing codebases.
2. 4 years working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.

Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and experience working with web services/APIs. A strong understanding of the full SDLC, particularly the development, testing, and deployment phases. Ability to learn and apply new technologies. Strong ability to diagnose technical barriers and articulate when further senior support is needed. Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team, contributing unique perspectives to solve problems. Proven ability to develop clear and timely change documentation for all development tasks. Seeks appropriate direction when things are unclear and responds productively to changing priorities. A self-starter who takes ownership of assignments and effectively communicates status to stakeholders. Excels in working remotely and collaborating with remote team members to solve problems. Nice to Have / Preferred Qualifications Retail, wholesale, or Consumer Product Goods industry experience Development experience with Java batch (Jberet framework) to maintain and optimize background processes. Experience with file-transfer software such as Cleo Harmony. Knowledge of DevOps technologies (Jenkins, GitHub) to manage automated deployments and version control. Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com. Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions Tuition Reimbursement Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D Employee Assistance Program Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Wellness Program Yearly Holiday Bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)