Junior Technical Consultant at Logistics Reply US in Detroit Metro

Summary: Logistics Reply is a company providing cutting-edge software solutions for digital supply chain efficiency. The role involves building, customizing, and evolving a proprietary logistics platform for enterprise clients, focusing on back-end services and integrations while ensuring high-quality solutions. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using our custom SCE UI framework (built on YUI 3 and Handlebars.js), interacting with back-end services via REST APIs - Extend and configure back-end services (SCE BE) using Java (Jakarta EE, CDI), Groovy, and integration frameworks like Apache Camel - Implement business logic with tools such as Camunda DMN decision tables - Analyze, debug, and reverse-engineer a complex, mature Java codebase to troubleshoot issues, implement new features, and perform refactoring—building deep product knowledge over time - Work closely with business analysts and project managers to translate complex logistics requirements into robust technical solutions - Ensure customizations are well-designed, documented, and tested - Manage builds, dependencies, and deployments. Strictly follow Git best practices, including branching models (GitLab Flow) and solid commit strategies - Support the end-to-end release process for individual tenants—planning, coordinating, and executing deployments to deliver updates and new functionality - Actively contribute to better team practices through code reviews, modular configuration, improved documentation, and a proactive attitude toward learning and solution evolution Required Qualifications: - 1-3 years of experience in back-end development with Java (Jakarta EE, CDI), Groovy, and integration frameworks like Apache Camel - Strong understanding of the Maven build lifecycle, including compiling the Java codebase and managing complex cross-module dependencies - 1-3 years of hands-on experience with enterprise middleware such as application servers (e.g., WildFly), message brokers (e.g., ActiveMQ), and event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka) - Proficiency in JavaScript and experience with non-SPA front-ends. Direct experience with YUI is a plus; otherwise, you must be willing and able to quickly master a legacy framework - Proven ability to dive into a large existing codebase, understand functionality even with incomplete documentation, and deliver targeted enhancements safely - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo preferred) and expert-level proficiency with Git, including branching models and strategies - Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning, improving existing systems, and steadily increasing ownership—from understanding 'how it works' to shaping 'how it should evolve' Preferred Qualifications: - Understanding of logistics, SCM, or WMS concepts to better interpret requirements and navigate the existing codebase - Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Ingress) is highly desirable - Experience with BPMN engines, especially Camunda and DMN decision tables - Familiarity with Apache HTTP Server - Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js is a plus (not the primary technology, but useful for modern UI thinking) Required Skills: Java, Jakarta EE, CDI, Groovy, Apache Camel, Maven, Application servers, WildFly, Message brokers, ActiveMQ, Event streaming platforms, Kafka, JavaScript, YUI, CI/CD pipelines, Bamboo, Git, Branching models, strategies, Curiosity, Enthusiasm for learning