Lead Developer

Skills Required

• Bachelors or Masters degree - preferably in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Supply Chain or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of experience in application development, including experience building custom, enterprise-grade applications

• Technical Skills:

• Front End: Strong experience with JavaScript, Node.js, and modern front-end frameworks - specifically Vue.js

• Back End: Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Python object-oriented development, and RESTful API design

• Data: Experience with relational and NoSQL data sources such as Oracle and MongoDB, including database design, optimization

• Engineering Practices: Deep understanding of version control and branching strategies, automated testing, and CI/CD practices

• AI-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 quality

• Technical 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-starter

Skills Preferred

• Search and Streaming: Experience with Solr and with real-time Kafka streaming architecture at scale
• Event-Driven Architecture: Experience designing and supporting event-driven, distributed systems
• Observability: Experience with monitoring and observability tooling such as Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Experience working in Supply Chain, Order Management, Procurement, or ERP-integrated environments
• Experience integrating with enterprise platforms such as Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and other ERP systems
• Supply chain domain knowledge
• Ability to develop and integrate AI application components including LLM-based features, agentic workflows, and AI APIs

Certain 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. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that are not included in the base pay.

The 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 program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: 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 Website

We strive 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 taposting@wwt.com.

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