The lead WMS developer works closely with the head of WMS application development to design, develop, and implement significant changes to Lineage’s proprietary warehouse management system - a product that sits at the core of a growing number of our 450+ global warehouses and is key to many of our transformative initiatives. While biased toward technical work, this role is a player-coach and will evolve as the team grows. At Lineage, the aim is not to build the largest technology team; instead, we are creating a small, highly-skilled group that focuses on having right mix of talents, skills, and the capacity to learn in areas that define our core differentiation. We leverage cloud services, best-of-breed libraries and components, and external teams to augment our capabilities with sufficient capacity. This means that in addition to being a hands-on technologist, you also need to be able to review and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver. As a company, Lineage builds state-of-the-art systems to make our employees productive, to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations, to assist in our growth, and to create a technology platform that enables Lineage to achieve its vision of transforming the food supply chain. This is a critical role in that journey, and it will require someone who has a true passion for software development in the logistics space. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Work with a team of internal and external resources to enhance and improve a differentiated warehouse management system + Make sound technical design and architectural decisions + Help ensure the warehouse management system operates well as part of a broader platform of warehouse-centric applications + Participate in the creation of software by not only directly contributing code but also providing direction and oversight to others + Frequently collaborate with other technology teams, product management team members, data scientists, subject matter experts, and devops personnel to solve complex problems and resolve disagreement with informed, rational, and practical solutions + Help investigate and resolve critical issue escalations + Actively engage in the rollout of new software features and capabilities + Mentor and provide guidance especially to other technical resources + Grow a broad and deep knowledge of supply chain operations and associated technologies + Travel occasionally [domestically] to meet with other team members and support rollouts **Education and Work Experience:** + University degree in computer science / software engineering and/or >8 years of relevant work experience + 6+ years of hands-on software engineering - ideally full stack development + Working familiarity with the following languages is highly preferred: SQL, Node.js, React + Use of automated testing + Supply chain knowledge is a plus **Required Skills and Abilities:** + Possess a willingness to be coached and proactively seek feedback + Handle multiple assignments / projects simultaneously + Properly set priority and order for work + Work in a fast-paced, agile environment + Ask for help and provide it to others + Understand your skills and your talents and apply them appropriately + Learn and apply new technologies and business concepts + Maintain personal accountability for getting things done on time and with quality results + Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain technical concepts to business leaders + Previous exposure to and/or use of supply chain technologies including WMS, TMS, YMS, or related systems is preferred Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law. Benefits Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year. More vacancies in the Netherlands (https://nl.indeed.com/cmp/Lineage-055976f9?from=mobviewjob&tk=1hs858ajlmnao847&fromjk=e757d669ba21113f&attributionid=mobvjcmp) Not sure which role is right for you? Let us do the work! Share your contact information and a resume or CV. A member of our recruiting team will reach out to you to explore roles we think could be a good match. At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. If you are having trouble applying, contact our Human Resources team here: Contact Us | Lineage Logistics (https://www.lineagelogistics.com/contact-us) At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.