If you’re an experienced technology professional looking for a remote opportunity where you can take ownership of business applications and contribute to meaningful technology solutions, APL Logistics may have an exciting role for you. The Senior Specialist, Applications Development position offers the chance to work on application development initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help improve technology solutions within a global logistics organization. The position offers an estimated salary range of $109,000–$120,000 per year.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | APL Logistics |
| Role | Senior Specialist, Applications Development |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; relevant professional experience may also be considered |
| Job Location | Remote – United States |
| Salary | $109,000–$120,000 USD per year |
| Work Type | Remote |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Senior / Specialist |
| Industry | Logistics & Supply Chain / Transportation |
Job Description
- Participate in discussions with stakeholders to understand user requirements and conduct requirements analysis.
- Support in programming activities; follow recommended coding standards and secure coding principles to avoid security vulnerabilities.
- Assist in solution design, development, testing, configuration etc.
- Carry out static analysis tasks to evaluate design quality.
- Assist with the development of the test plans and test cases.
- Identify stakeholders participating in testing activities.
- Collect and analyze test execution results.
- Obtain and consolidate regular feedback from users.
- Support in continuous improvement efforts (e.g. RPA) to enhance performance and provide increased functionality.
- Assist in script maintenance and updates to accommodate changes in requirements and/or implementation.
- Support in the releases of software application versions and features.
- Support in training end users on the usage of applications, enhancement features etc.
- Ensure strict adherence to the Solution Delivery Process Guide (SDPG) and the organization’s Policy and Operating Manuals.
- Prepare requirements documentation, descriptions of interfaces, and functional and non-functional requirements.
- Document processes and test results surrounding the software architecture, application design processes, component integration, testing guidelines and other key elements.
- Generate reports for stakeholders as per requests.
- Participate in the internal and external compliance audits when called upon; including the provision of audit request items, interviews etc.
- Strong working experience on both technical and functional expertise in EDI programming tools (e.g., IBM Transformation Extender (IBM ITX), Axway B2Bi) and perform EDI (ANSI-X12 / EDIFACT / XML / CSV / JSON / SOAP+XML) logical map development related to logistics industry, using standard protocols of AS2 / SFTP / FTP / PESIT / MQ / MQFTE etc and good API working knowledge on JSON, Swagger, Open API, WSDL, SOAP+XML, transformations, API connectors, Catalog, publish, maintain, manage access in API Portals and various API authentications like API Key, OAuth, basic userid/password, SSL, etc., and possess good understanding of Logistics and SCM operations to conduct and manage project development.
Vendors & Sub-Contractors Management
- Participate in review sessions with vendors/sub-contractors and internal stakeholders respectively
- Manage the delivery of coding tasks through vendors
Selection Process
- Application submission and resume review
- Initial recruiter or talent acquisition screening
- Technical and/or application development assessment
- Interview with the hiring manager
- Panel or cross-functional interviews, if applicable
- Final evaluation and reference/background checks
- Offer and onboarding
How to Apply
- Visit the official APL Logistics careers page or the relevant job listing.
- Review the Senior Specialist, Applications Development requirements carefully.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your application development experience and relevant technical skills.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your resume and any other requested documents.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for updates from the recruiting team.
