Consultant II - LEA (Logistics Execution Architecture)

At Logistics Reply, we are hiring a Full Stack Developer on the LEA Delivery Team, a key player in building and customizing our proprietary logistics applications. LEA is a powerful, Java-based framework, and a deep understanding of its architecture is essential for success.She/he will be responsible for developing and configuring both the front-end and back-end components of the platform for our clients.This role requires a unique blend of modern back-end skills (Java, Groovy, Apache Camel), the ability to master a legacy front-end (a customized YUI framework), and strong domain knowledge in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using our custom SCE UI framework (built on YUI 3 and Handlebars.js), which interacts with back-end services via REST APIs.
• Back-End Logic & Integration: Extend and configure back-end services SCE BE using Java (Jakarta EE, CDI), Groovy, and integration frameworks like Apache Camel. Implement business logic using tools like Camunda decision tables.
• Reverse Engineering: Analyze, debug, and reverse-engineer a complex, mature Java codebase to troubleshoot issues, implement new features, and perform refactoring.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts and project managers to translate complex logistics requirements into technical solutions. Ensure all customizations are well-designed, documented, and tested.
• DevOps & Version Control: Manage the application build process, dependencies, and deployments. Strictly adhere to Git best practices, including branching models (GitLab Flow) and commit strategies.
• Release Management: Manage the end-to-end product release process for individual tenants, coordinating and executing deployments to deliver updates and new functionalities.
• Process Improvement: Actively contribute to improving team processes through rigorous code reviews, promoting modular configuration, and enhancing documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Java & Integration Expertise: Solid experience in back-end development with Java (Jakarta EE, CDI), Groovy, and integration frameworks like Apache Camel.
• Build & Dependency Management: Deep understanding of the Maven build lifecycle, including how it compiles the Java codebase and how to effectively manage complex cross-module dependencies.
• Middleware & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with enterprise middleware, including application servers (e.g., WildFly), message brokers (e.g., ActiveMQ), and event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
• Legacy Front-End Experience: Proficiency in JavaScript and experience working with non-SPA front-ends. Direct experience with YUI (Yahoo! User Interface Library) or the ability to quickly master a legacy framework is essential.
• Reverse Engineering Skills: Proven ability to dive into a large, existing codebase, understand its functionality without complete documentation, and make targeted enhancements.
• CI/CD and Git Mastery: Hands-on experience building applications using CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo preferred) and expert-level proficiency with Git, including branching models and strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Logistics Domain Knowledge: A strong understanding of logistics, supply chain management (SCM), or warehouse management (WMS) concepts is preferred to effectively understand project requirements and the existing codebase.
• Container Orchestration: Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Ingress) is highly desirable and will be given strong consideration.
• BPMN Tools: Experience with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) engines, particularly Camunda and its DMN decision tables.
• Web Server Administration: Familiarity with Apache HTTP Server is a plus.
• Modern JavaScript: While not the primary technology, experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus.

About Reply
Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services.