Software Developer

Job Description

About Advance Auto Parts Founded in Roanoke, VA in 1932, Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive aftermarket retail parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself Customers. As of July 13, 2019, Advance operated 4,912 stores and 150 Worldpac branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves 1,250 independently owned CARQUEST branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico, the Bahamas, Turks, and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands. The company has a workforce of over 70,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are proud to provide outstanding service to their Customers, Communities, and each other every day.

About Advance India Innovation Center (AIIC) We are continually innovating and seeking to elevate the Customer experience at each of our stores. For an organization of our size and reach, today, it has become more critical than ever, to identify synergies and build shared capabilities. The Advance India Innovation Center (AIIC), located in Hyderabad, is a step in this strategic direction that enables us to access a larger talent pool, unlock operational efficiencies and increase levels of collaboration.

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Blue Yonder CATMAN Developer with strong expertise in category management solutions and enterprise application development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on exposure to Blue Yonder CATMAN (formerly JDA Category Management), along with strong backend and data handling capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement solutions using Blue Yonder CATMAN.
• Customize and enhance CATMAN functionalities to meet business requirements.
• Proven experience in developing Open Access UI using .NET.
• Expertise in .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET, Web APIs, UI frameworks).
• Write and optimize database queries, stored procedures, and scripts in SQL Server and PL/SQL.
• Automate operational and deployment processes using PowerShell scripting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, data teams, and QA.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and provide performance tuning for CATMAN applications.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Manage version control and CI/CD pipelines using Git.

Mandatory Skills

• 5–8 years of total IT experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Blue Yonder CATMAN (Category Management).
• Proficiency in .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET, Web APIs, UI frameworks).
• Experience with SQL Server and PL/SQL for database development and optimization.
• Strong scripting knowledge in PowerShell.
• Experience with Git for version control.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture.
• Experience in Java-based microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with retail domain concepts, especially merchandising or category management.
• Experience with API integrations and middleware.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Blue Yonder or Microsoft technologies are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and performance.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in retail or supply chain domain.
• Exposure to enterprise-level application support and enhancement.

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