Lead Software Engineer - EDI, Global Converse, ITC

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As a TEAM we regularly interact with Materials Management, Purchasing and Inventory teams and Technology partners globally. It is our responsibility to partner with program, product and engineering peers to ensure we are aligning appropriate technology outcomes with prioritized product initiatives. Beyond our team, collaboration with other global engineering teams, business stakeholders, and technical peers to ensure solutions delivered by our team is essential.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an experienced Lead EDI Software Engineer to join our team based out of our India Technology Center. As a Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems and processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and develop technical solutions to meet those needs.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in EDI software development using Sterling B2B Integrator (SI), Gentran, Boomi and modern integration tools
• Demonstrated expertise in EDI X12 standards, including but not limited to 850, 856, 855, 810 and 997
• Experience with communication protocols such as AS2, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS via VAN or direct EDI connections
• Strong understanding of supply chain business processes in the Retail Industry
• Ability to relate or explain technical information to business stakeholders
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across different time zones
• Experience leading a team of software engineers and providing technical guidance and oversight
• Mapping experience translating any-to-any formats, including EDI, SAP IDOC, EDIFACT, XML, Positional, and Delimited file outputs as well as SQL-based Table population
• Experience working with third party EDI providers (1EDI Source, E2Open, GXS, SterlingVAN, SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce
• Experience with Linux scripting
• Experience working with Oracle and MySQL databases

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• Develop and implement EDI strategies and roadmaps that align with business objectives
• Leading the design, development, and implementation of EDI systems and processes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and develop technical solutions to meet those needs
• Design EDI maps, architectures and workflows to meet business requirements, ensure scalability and reliability
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for EDI systems and processes, including data flow diagrams, system architecture diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Providing technical guidance and oversight to a team of software engineers
• Troubleshooting and resolving EDI-related issues
• Collaborating with the IT team to ensure EDI systems are properly integrated with other systems
• Staying up-to-date with EDI industry trends and emerging technologies
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to ensure successful project delivery
• Collaborate with trading partners to develop and implement EDI trading partner connections, including setting up and testing EDI transactions
• Maintain relationships with external partners and vendors

Converse is more than a company; it's a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we're different.