Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Applications Developer 3

Major Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement multiple intermediate to advanced integrations using a variety of data interchange formats Provide input to functional and technical specifications for IT projects involving multiple teams Identify tasks in assigned projects, skills needed to complete tasks, and estimate duration Analyze and contribute to process improvements to resolve recurring issues  Contribute to knowledge sharing documents, and improve existing content/knowledge Establish trusted partnerships with peers and all colleagues throughout the enterprise Track service level objectives for team metrics that quantify delivery achievements Construct and execute test plans to verify correct operation of implemented / completed solutions Recommend where IT resources can be utilized more efficiently and effectively` Maintain currency of technology solutions across portfolio of investment Perform disaster recovery testing Provide off-hours production support Support engagement through open and effective two-way communication across Essendant's business functions Understand and demonstrate Essendant’s Core Values and Guiding Actions Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge Required

Proficient in core integration toolsets including IBM B2B Sterling Integrator, or IBM ITX Design Studio and IBM Toolkit for IBM Integration Bus/IBM App Connect Enterprise Proficient in X12, XML, JSON, fixed length, and delimited data interchange formats Proficient in common data communications protocols such as HTTPS, AS2, sFTP, APIs, and MQ   Proficient in common application programming languages, for example: JAVA, BPML, SQL, Shell Scripting Proficient in UNIX/Linux Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated listening and learning ability Naturally inquisitive – visible desire to engage and rapidly learn Demonstrated skills in structured troubleshooting and issue resolution

Education

BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience in related field

Experience

5 years’ experience required Strong knowledge of programming, development concepts, and data transformation/communication Competent in relevant technologies / platforms

Benefits:

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401k with matching Company Holidays Overtime Pay for hourly employees Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time Maternity and Parental leave benefits Employee discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT ESSENDANT

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.