Coding Professional Jobs in Mattoon, IL (NOW HIRING)

OverviewAbout us

Rural King is America's Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

How we reward you

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%

Healthcare plans to support your needs

Virtual doctor visits

Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic's Complex Care Program

15% Associate Discount

Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do The Lead Developer will play a key role in the design, development, and enhancement of Rural King's enterprise order management capabilities built on IBM Sterling Order Management on Cloud (OMoC) v10.xx. This role combines deep technical expertise with hands-on configuration and development experience to ensure scalable, efficient, and reliable order management functionality across Rural King's omni-channel retail ecosystem. The Lead Developer will partner with the Project Management team to align technical execution with delivery timelines and will collaborate closely with vendor development teams to ensure adherence to best practices, performance standards, and Rural King's architectural principles. 

• Design, configure, and enhance solutions within IBM Sterling OMS on Cloud (OMoC) v10.xx, supporting order orchestration, fulfillment, and inventory management.
• Develop and customize components within OMS to meet business and integration requirements.
• Utilize Self Service capabilities for deployment, application monitoring, queue management, and performance optimization.
• Manage and configure environments using Sterling Application Manager (SMA) for deployment and configuration management.
• Leverage Sterling Business Center (SBC), Order Hub, Sterling Store, and Sterling Call Center tools for configuration, troubleshooting, and enhancement activities.
• Collaborate with integration teams using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and other middleware platforms to ensure seamless communication between OMS, e-commerce, and ERP systems.
• Review vendor-delivered code, configurations, and documentation to ensure alignment with Rural King's technical and security standards.
• Partner with Project Management to align development activities with sprint cycles, release plans, and deployment schedules.
• Support troubleshooting, defect resolution, and root cause analysis across multiple environments.
• Maintain source code, configuration management, and release process documentation, ensuring traceability and version control.
• Participate in technical design discussions and provide input on system architecture and performance improvements.
• Mentor vendor and partner developers, promoting best practices for OMS customization and extension.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King's Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

QualificationsEssential Qualities for Success

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in IBM Sterling Order Management on Cloud (OMoC) v10.xx development and configuration.
• Proficiency in using Self Service tools for deployment, queue management, and system monitoring.
• Strong experience with Sterling Application Manager (SMA) for environment and configuration management.
• Hands-on experience with Sterling Business Center (SBC), Sterling Store, Sterling Call Center, and Order Hub for order lifecycle and fulfillment operations.
• Deep understanding of order orchestration, fulfillment flows, and inventory visibility within omni-channel retail environments.
• Familiarity with code management, release coordination, and CI/CD processes in cloud-based OMS environments.
• Ability to design, configure, and customize OMS services, user exits, and extensions to support complex business logic.
• Experience integrating OMS with e-commerce and ERP platforms using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or comparable middleware solutions.
• Proven collaboration skills with internal IT, business stakeholders, and vendor development teams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a detail-oriented approach to system performance and reliability.
• Effective communicator with the ability to translate technical details into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
• Ability to navigate and access all facilities.
• Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
• Close vision for computer-related activities.
• Open to Remote- if within our Market (the 17 states we are in)!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $107,000 - $130,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.

MinMaxEmployment Type: FULL_TIME