Overview
We are New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor looking for a Software Engineer (Salesforce) to join our team! If you are interested in the beverage industry then come join our fun, family based culture.
Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group
- Industry Leader – We are New Jersey’s Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor
- Culture – We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration
- State of the Art Facility – We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019
- Your Continued Growth – Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 4,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time
- Competitive Pay – Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience
- Quality Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more
- Allied Perks! – Referral bonus, Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and more
Responsibilities
As the Assistant Director of Application Development, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire application development lifecycle, leading a team of highly skilled developers, including hands on application design, development, and support. Your primary focus initially will be to closely collaborate with our retiring Assistant Director of Application Development, in preparation for assuming their roles and responsibilities.
Overall, the position entails the development and execution of a comprehensive application development strategy including system development lifecycle (SDLC) and Development Operations (DevOps) processes for the IBM System I / RPG / Salesforce platforms and languages. The role needs to align our technical environment with our business objectives and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions.
Work alongside the current Assistant Director of Development for the purposes of transferring the knowledge necessary to effectively assume the roles and responsibilities of the position in advance of the incumbent’s retirement.Drive the entire application development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance / support.Lead and mentor a team of application developers, providing guidance, coaching, hands-on coding expertise and support, while providing performance feedback that aides their professional growth and achievement of team goals.Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, to gather and align requirements consistent with their functional and technical objectives and result in their integration to (and with) our application portfolio.Develop and monitor the application development budget and project timelines to manage the efficient resource allocation and cost-effective delivery of timely, high-quality software solutions within budget.Define and enforce software development standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes necessary to deliver robust, scalable, and secure applications.Qualifications
Educational Requirements
A college degree or equivalent work experienceTraining and / or Experience
Proven experience in application development, with a strong background in leading and managing software development teams.Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex software projects on time and within budget.In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile and DevOps practices.Well versed in application and database designA solid understanding of modern application architectures and cloud technologiesPrior experience in wholesale distribution and supply chain processes and methodologies desiredKnowledge, Skills, Abilities
Expertise in RPG version III and higherPHP or equivalentMuleSoft Anypoint StudioRest API development and supportSQL expertiseIBD DB / 2 design and administrationIBM System I OperationsSalesforce (Apex) Development and SupportWorking knowledge of technology infrastructure (LAN, WAN, endpoints)Excellent verbal and written communicationsCertifications
MBA in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)Years of Experience
8-10 years