Rural King · 8 hours ago
Lead Developer - IBM Sterling
Mattoon, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expRural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. The Lead Developer will play a key role in the design, development, and enhancement of Rural King’s enterprise order management capabilities built on IBM Sterling Order Management on Cloud, ensuring scalable, efficient, and reliable functionality across the retail ecosystem.
AgricultureE-CommerceFarmingRetail
Responsibilities
Design, configure, and enhance solutions within IBM Sterling OMS on Cloud (OMoC) v10.xx, supporting order orchestration, fulfillment, and inventory management
Develop and customize components within OMS to meet business and integration requirements
Utilize Self Service capabilities for deployment, application monitoring, queue management, and performance optimization
Manage and configure environments using Sterling Application Manager (SMA) for deployment and configuration management
Leverage Sterling Business Center (SBC), Order Hub, Sterling Store, and Sterling Call Center tools for configuration, troubleshooting, and enhancement activities
Collaborate with integration teams using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and other middleware platforms to ensure seamless communication between OMS, e-commerce, and ERP systems
Review vendor-delivered code, configurations, and documentation to ensure alignment with Rural King’s technical and security standards
Partner with Project Management to align development activities with sprint cycles, release plans, and deployment schedules
Support troubleshooting, defect resolution, and root cause analysis across multiple environments
Maintain source code, configuration management, and release process documentation, ensuring traceability and version control
Participate in technical design discussions and provide input on system architecture and performance improvements
Mentor vendor and partner developers, promoting best practices for OMS customization and extension
Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of hands-on experience in IBM Sterling Order Management on Cloud (OMoC) v10.xx development and configuration
Proficiency in using Self Service tools for deployment, queue management, and system monitoring
Strong experience with Sterling Application Manager (SMA) for environment and configuration management
Hands-on experience with Sterling Business Center (SBC), Sterling Store, Sterling Call Center, and Order Hub for order lifecycle and fulfillment operations
Deep understanding of order orchestration, fulfillment flows, and inventory visibility within omni-channel retail environments
Familiarity with code management, release coordination, and CI/CD processes in cloud-based OMS environments
Ability to design, configure, and customize OMS services, user exits, and extensions to support complex business logic
Experience integrating OMS with e-commerce and ERP platforms using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or comparable middleware solutions
Proven collaboration skills with internal IT, business stakeholders, and vendor development teams
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a detail-oriented approach to system performance and reliability
Effective communicator with the ability to translate technical details into clear, actionable insights
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and information clearly and concisely
Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses
Benefits
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company
Rural King
Rural King is America's farm and home store that provides essentials to the communities they serve.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Paul Martinson
Chief Financial Officer
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