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Application Support Developer - Retail Solutions

Application Support Developer - Retail Solutions

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

Kansas City, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Associated Wholesale Grocers rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 113 rated grocery stores

Job description

Job Description
Application Support Developer - Retail Solutions
Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106
Work Model: Hybrid
Department: Information Technology
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AWG is looking for a Solution Engineer in Information Technology (IT) to serve as a junior-facing advisor and delivery partner. In this Junior development role, you will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of solutions from concept to go-live. You are a passionate technologist who is eager to dive into processes and apply your skills to solve customer challenges under the guidance of senior team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work under supervision to develop solutions based on requirements using AWG standards.
  • Deliver high-quality code for assigned tasks on time and on budget.
  • Assist in building reusable assets and materials that enable the AWG community.
  • Collaborate with other team members on various technical solutions to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Partner with other developers and support engineers to understand system dependencies and integrations.
  • Proactively seek to understand how changes fit into the overall scope and participate in a continuous improvement mentality.
  • Learn to troubleshoot and develop solutions for problems while participating in an on-call rotation.
  • Learn to provide accurate estimates for project tasks.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related degree
  • 1+ years of experience in application development.
  • 1+ years of Java and Java frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot) experience with the ability to navigate, debug, and enhance existing codebases.
  • 1+ years of SQL experience (relational databases).
  • Exposure to front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS) and web services/APIs.
  • Developing a basic understanding of the full SDLC, specifically the development and testing phases.
  • Ability to learn and apply new technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose barriers and seek support when hitting technical obstacles.
  • Ability to work as a committed member of a cross-functional team, sharing ideas and inputs from different perspectives.
  • Ability to develop timely and proper change documentation for all development tasks.
  • Seeks appropriate direction when things are unclear and responds productively to changing priorities.
  • Takes ownership of assignments and communicates the status and completion of work to stakeholders.
  • Self-starter, resourceful, and a desire to learn.
  • Excels in working remotely and collaborating with remote team members to solve problems.

NICE TO HAVE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Retail, wholesale, or Consumer Product Goods industry experience
  • Development experience with Java batch (Jberet framework) to maintain and optimize background processes.
  • Experience with file-transfer software such as Cleo Harmony.
  • Knowledge of DevOps technologies (Jenkins, GitHub) to manage automated deployments and version control.

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation's largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
  • 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Wellness Program
  • Yearly Holiday Bonus

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Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Application Support Developer?

A: To succeed as an Application Support Developer, key technical skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, as well as expertise in software development frameworks, databases, and operating systems. Additionally, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders, are essential soft skills for this role. By combining these technical and soft skills, Application Support Developers can effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues, drive process improvements, and contribute to the overall success of their organization, ultimately supporting their career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a Application Support Developer?

A: A typical career progression for an Application Support Developer involves starting as a Junior Support Engineer, providing technical assistance to end-users and resolving basic issues, before advancing to a Mid-Level Support Engineer role, where they focus on troubleshooting complex problems and collaborating with development teams. As they gain experience, they can move into senior roles such as Technical Lead or Senior Support Engineer, overseeing support teams, developing knowledge bases, and implementing process improvements. With additional skills and experience, Application Support Developers can transition into related roles like Technical Account Management, Solutions Architecture, or even move into development positions, leveraging their technical expertise to drive business growth and innovation.

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