Job Description
The Xstore POS Associate Developer participates in the design, integration, and implementation efforts to bring a third-party Point of Sale (POS) application into the organizational information systems throughout the Sherwin-Williams international and domestic software development group. This position will assist with developing business strategies, implementing software, and defining processes with the outcome of reducing operating expenses and increasing sales.
Strategy & Planning
Define, document, develop and test the integration of point-of-sale application(s) into new or existing systems throughout the enterprise.
Define, document, develop, test, and deploy functional modifications to the point-of-sale application(s) that are required for business practices.
Ensure that integration and development projects meet business requirements and goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve system issues.
Write, update, maintain, unit test, and support middleware ETL applications for interfacing data between systems.
Analyze and assess existing or legacy POS systems, process, and procedures.
Create written specifications and diagrams to provide definition of current and proposed system designs and architectures as well as project objectives.
Acquisition & Deployment
Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of newly integrated software programs and applications.
Perform integration testing of software and applications under development in order to identify and remedy potential problem areas.
Plan, develop, implement, and support new or existing POS applications working with users and developers.
Operational Management
Write technical specifications, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.
Design, run, and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purpose of correcting errors, isolating areas of improvement, and general debugging.
Administer critical analysis of test results and delivery solutions to problem areas.
Install software products for users as required.
Incidental Functions
Assist with other projects as may be required to contribute to efficiency and effectiveness of the work.
Attend meetings on behalf of the International POS team.
Travel internationally approximately 5% of the time should be expected.
Work outside the standard office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. will be required on a regular basis to meet, participate in conference calls, etc., based on foreign time zone requirements.
Formal Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology field of study (e.g., Information Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Systems Management, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
Multilingual capabilities preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese).
Knowledge & Experience
1+ years of IT experience.
1+ years of experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping.
1+ years of JAVA programming experience.
Development experience with the Xstore POS systems is a plus.
Knowledge of ETL tools is a plus.
Knowledge of Oracle ERP is a plus.
Experience interviewing end-users for insight into problem resolution and application usability issues.
Relational database experience with MS SQL Server DBMS or Oracle DB.
Understanding of retail store operations.
Personal Attributes
Able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams.
Flexible and adaptable in regard to learning and understanding new technologies and retail applications.
Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.
Self-motivated and directed.
Good attention to detail.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
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