Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer

We're seeking a Senior Software Developer to help advance our Data Manager and Artemis systems - key systems that power our insights and analytics ecosystem. This role requires proficiency with Java, with experience in Kotlin considered a strong advantage. In addition to contributing technically, you'll provide mentorship, influence architectural decisions, and ensure that scalable, reliable, and innovative solutions are delivered to the organization.

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the food service industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire food service ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the food service supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.

Today, we are one of the largest players in food service, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to food service excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value:
Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the food service industry.

We are focused on performance, not presence. What matters is not that you are sitting in front of your computer from 9am to 5pm, but rather that you build highly effective and efficient software within agreed timelines. In practice, this might mean working extra hours some days to hit that while having other days that allow for more free time and recovery.

Our goal is for Buyers Edge Platform to be a place where people are able to work in a way that is the most efficient and effective for them. This will enable us all to enjoy the solutions we build and the team we are on.

We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. Your impact:

• Collaborate with the development team and stakeholders to enhance existing applications and architect new custom solutions that align with business objectives.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable code following best practices in design, testing, and documentation.
• Lead code reviews, provide feedback, and champion continuous improvement in coding standards.
• Contribute to code releases, including rollout, testing, and validation as needed.
• Translate complex stakeholder needs into functional technical solutions, ensuring scalability, long-term maintainability, and user satisfaction.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies to drive innovation and scalability.
• Other related duties as assigned.

About you:

• BA/BS in a technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 57 years of experience developing in an object‑oriented programming language.
• Proficiency with Java and working experience with Kotlin, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks (React preferred) is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Expertise with relational databases (MySQL/Aurora preferred). Experience with Redshift and JPA is a plus.
• Ability to work across multiple, diverse projects and provide technical leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of Git.
• Advanced troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, balance workloads across multiple projects, and drive successful outcomes.
• Salesforce development or APEX experience is a strong plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross‑team collaboration.
• Familiarity with project management and documentation tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience with UNIX/Linux environments is a plus.
• Prior experience in a senior or lead developer capacity preferred.

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