APL Logistics ยท 2 months ago
Senior Specialist, Applications Development - Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid)
APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across various markets. The Senior Specialist in Applications Development will support senior colleagues in EDI and API Integrations design, development, testing, configuration, and implementation of software applications.
AutomotiveLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Participate in discussions with stakeholders to understand user requirements and conduct requirements analysis
Support in programming activities; follow recommended coding standards and secure coding principles to avoid security vulnerabilities
Assist in solution design, development, testing, configuration etc
Carry out static analysis tasks to evaluate design quality
Assist with the development of the test plans and test cases
Identify stakeholders participating in testing activities
Collect and analyze test execution results
Obtain and consolidate regular feedback from users
Support in continuous improvement efforts (e.g., RPA) to enhance performance and provide increased functionality
Assist in script maintenance and updates to accommodate changes in requirements and/or implementation
Support in the releases of software application versions and features
Support in training end users on the usage of applications, enhancement features etc
Ensure strict adherence to the Solution Delivery Process Guide (SDPG) and the organization's Policy and Operating Manuals
Prepare requirements documentation, descriptions of interfaces, and functional and non-functional requirements
Document processes and test results surrounding the software architecture, application design processes, component integration, testing guidelines and other key elements
Generate reports for stakeholders as per requests
Participate in the internal and external compliance audits when called upon; including the provision of audit request items, interviews etc
Strong working experience on both technical and functional expertise in EDI programming tools (e.g., IBM Transformation Extender (IBM ITX), Axway B2Bi) and perform EDI (ANSI-X12 / EDIFACT / XML / CSV / JSON / SOAP+XML) logical map development related to logistics industry, using standard protocols of AS2 / SFTP / FTP / PESIT / MQ / MQFTE. etc., and good API working knowledge on JSON, Swagger, Open API, WSDL, SOAP+XML, transformations, API connectors, Catalog, publish, maintain, manage access in API Portals and various API authentications like API Key, OAuth, basic userid/password, SSL, etc., and possess good understanding of Logistics and SCM operations to conduct and manage project development
Participate in review sessions with vendors/sub-contractors and internal stakeholders respectively
Manage the delivery of coding tasks through vendors
Qualification
Required
Support senior colleagues in the EDI & API Integrations design, development, testing, configuration and implementation of software applications activities
Participate in discussions with stakeholders to understand user requirements and conduct requirements analysis
Support in programming activities; follow recommended coding standards and secure coding principles to avoid security vulnerabilities
Assist in solution design, development, testing, configuration etc
Carry out static analysis tasks to evaluate design quality
Assist with the development of the test plans and test cases
Identify stakeholders participating in testing activities
Collect and analyze test execution results
Obtain and consolidate regular feedback from users
Support in continuous improvement efforts (e.g., RPA) to enhance performance and provide increased functionality
Assist in script maintenance and updates to accommodate changes in requirements and/or implementation
Support in the releases of software application versions and features
Support in training end users on the usage of applications, enhancement features etc
Ensure strict adherence to the Solution Delivery Process Guide (SDPG) and the organization's Policy and Operating Manuals
Prepare requirements documentation, descriptions of interfaces, and functional and non-functional requirements
Document processes and test results surrounding the software architecture, application design processes, component integration, testing guidelines and other key elements
Generate reports for stakeholders as per requests
Participate in the internal and external compliance audits when called upon; including the provision of audit request items, interviews etc
Strong working experience on both technical and functional expertise in EDI programming tools (e.g., IBM Transformation Extender (IBM ITX), Axway B2Bi) and perform EDI (ANSI-X12 / EDIFACT / XML / CSV / JSON / SOAP+XML) logical map development related to logistics industry, using standard protocols of AS2 / SFTP / FTP / PESIT / MQ / MQFTE. etc., and good API working knowledge on JSON, Swagger, Open API, WSDL, SOAP+XML, transformations, API connectors, Catalog, publish, maintain, manage access in API Portals and various API authentications like API Key, OAuth, basic userid/password, SSL, etc., and possess good understanding of Logistics and SCM operations to conduct and manage project development
Basic experience of simple office / operational systems
Candidates must be within 250 miles of an APL Logistics facility or office
Benefits
PTO
6 days sick time
9 paid holidays
1 paid "Personal Holiday"
Company Bonus Plan
401(K) SAVE Plan
Annual Fixed Contribution
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
Voluntary Benefits
Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Referral Program
Company
APL Logistics
APL Logistics is a global supply chain specialist in the automotive, consumer, industrial and retail verticals.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-07
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2025-08-29
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