Senior WMS engineer

WMS Senior Engineer

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Senior WMS Engineer with strong experience in Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS Dispatcher. The role will focus on WMS configuration, development, integration, troubleshooting, upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement within a complex warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and translate them into effective WMS solutions.
• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of BY/JDA WMS solutions.
• Develop WMS configuration changes, enhancements, and new functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system defects and operational issues.
• Optimise WMS components for performance, stability, and reliability.
• Develop functional specifications for modifications, interfaces, reports, and labels.
• Design and implement technical solutions based on functional requirements.
• Create and execute test plans and document results.
• Support WMS upgrades, including recent Dispatcher versions.
• Support cutover, deployment, and hypercare activities as required.
• Provide progress updates to technical leads and project managers.
• Participate in stand-ups, design reviews, and project discussions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain technical and procedural documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Blue Yonder / JDA WMS Dispatcher.
• Experience in WMS configuration, development, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• Experience designing and implementing BY/JDA WMS solutions.
• Experience with WMS Dispatcher upgrades, including 2024+ versions.
• Strong understanding of WMS architecture, integrations, interfaces, reports, and labels.
• Strong PL/SQL and Shell scripting skills.
• Experience developing enhancements and resolving software defects.
• Experience creating and executing test plans.
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with Jenkins / CI/CD pipelines is desirable.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud technologies is desirable.
• Experience with Java, Python, and React.js is desirable.
• Power BI and/or JasperSoft reporting experience is desirable.
• Warehouse automation experience
• Experience with other WMS platforms such as BY WMS Cognitive, Manhattan, or Oracle WMS is beneficial.