About this opportunity
Burlington Stores, Inc. lists this Lead Engineer – Supply Chain Systems (Manhattan TMS/WMS) opportunity in ellabell, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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, including WMS and 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 system design leadership & strategy
Strong technical leadership, mentoring, and team development skillsAbility 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.
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 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.
Location: New Jersey-Edgewater Park
Additional Locations: Georgia-Ellabell
Posting Number: R
Pay Rate: Salaried
Career Site Category: Corporate
Position Category: Information Technology
Job Type: Full‑Time
Remote Type: Hybrid
Min‑Mid: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00
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