Burlington Stores

Off-price retailer selling excess inventory

Lead Software Engineer - Supply Chain Systems, Manhattan TMS/WMS

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$115k - $150kHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
At least 10 years of application development experience, with a strong focus on supply chain systems, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Extensive hands-on experience with Manhattan WMS/TMS; Active WM experience is strongly preferred.
Experience leading teams and delivering large-scale enterprise solutions.
Strong experience in solution architecture, integrations, and full software development lifecycle (SDLC) ownership.
Expertise in Oracle SQL/PL, Unix, shell scripting, and modern web frameworks such as Angular for frontend and Spring Boot or Django for backend.
Deep functional knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems.
Ability to design and deliver scalable, high-performance supply chain applications.
Experience integrating WMS with TMS, ERP, EDI, and WCS systems.
Advanced understanding of system architecture, data flows, and distributed systems design.
Technical leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
Ability to define technical strategy, roadmap, and implementation approach.
Experience owning delivery outcomes and driving cross-team alignment.
Ability to resolve complex, cross-system issues.
Any certification in Manhattan WMOS/TMS or supply-chain-related areas is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Own and oversee the end-to-end application development lifecycle, from planning through deployment and support.
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional business and IT teams to gather and analyze requirements.
Ensure the team writes clean, scalable, and efficient code; conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Lead and mentor junior developers and assist with their professional growth.
Scale development efforts and contribute as a hands-on developer when project demands require.
Provide technical direction and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define, design, and deliver scalable supply chain solutions across warehouse and transportation domains.
Drive architecture, ensure engineering best practices, improve delivery quality, and shape the technology roadmap.
Define and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and engineering best practices.
Lead design reviews, code reviews, and architectural decisions.
Influence business stakeholders, vendors, and engineering teams; communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired Qualifications

Any certification in Manhattan WMOS/TMS or supply-chain-related areas is advantageous.
Active WM experience is strongly preferred.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Manhattan WMS/TMS, focused on inbound transportation management, appointment scheduling, and ASN processing.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will own and oversee the end-to-end application development lifecycle, from planning through deployment and support. You will lead a team of engineers, provide technical direction, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define, design, and deliver scalable supply chain solutions across warehouse and transportation domains.

You will play a critical role in driving architecture, ensuring engineering best practices, improving delivery quality, and shaping the technology roadmap. This role requires a strong combination of technical leadership, domain expertise, and hands-on development capability.

A Day in the Life

Oversee the end-to-end application development lifecycle
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications
Collaborate with cross-functional business & IT teams to gather and analyze requirements
Ensure the team writes clean, scalable, and efficient code. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Lead and mentor junior developers and assist in their professional growth
Scale up development efforts and actively contribute as a hands-on developer when project demands require.

You'll Come With

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
Certifications: Any Certification in Manhattan WMOS/TMS/Supply Chain related areas is advantageous
10+ years of experience in application development, with strong focus on supply chain systems with focus on including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems(TMS).
Extensive hands-on experience with Manhattan WMS/TMS (Active WM strongly preferred)
Proven experience leading teams and delivering large-scale enterprise solutions
Strong experience in solution architecture, integrations, and full SDLC ownership
Expertise in Oracle SQL/PL, Unix, shell scripting, including modern web frameworks such as Angular (or any framework) for frontend and Springboot/Django for backend.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Skills and Abilities:

Deep functional knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems
Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, high-performance supply chain applications
Strong experience integrating WMS with TMS, ERP, EDI, and WCS systems
Advanced understanding of system architecture, data flows, and distributed systems design Leadership & Strategy
Strong technical leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
Ability to define technical strategy, roadmap, and implementation approach
Experience owning delivery outcomes and driving cross-team alignment Execution Excellence
Define and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and engineering best practices
Lead design reviews, code reviews, and architectural decisions
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to resolve complex, cross-system issues
Collaboration & Communication · Ability to influence business stakeholders, vendors, and engineering teams · Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

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Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00

About the Company

Burlington Stores

Off-price retailer selling excess inventory

Burlington Stores buys excess inventory from manufacturers and other retailers and resells it in its physical stores and online at discounted prices for brand-name clothing, home decor, and more. Customers access a wide assortment of recognizable brands at reduced prices, with options like gift cards and a loyalty program. It differentiates itself by offering a large off-price selection across categories and a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility, diversity, and community initiatives. Its goal is to provide meaningful savings while maintaining quality and value and to grow its reach through both stores and online channels.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC
Founded: 1923

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