Rural King · 2 weeks ago
Lead Developer - HCL Commerce
Mattoon, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expRural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. The Lead Developer will be responsible for the technical design, development, and optimization of Rural King’s headless HCL Commerce v9.1 platform, overseeing back-end commerce services and integrations to enhance the e-commerce experience.
AgricultureE-CommerceFarmingRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and enhancement of solutions within HCL Commerce v9.1 (headless) to support e-commerce, order management, and customer experience goals
Partner with the Project Management team to ensure alignment of technical milestones with project timelines and deliverables
Provide technical oversight and code review for vendor-led HCL Commerce development, ensuring adherence to best practices and Rural King standards
Collaborate with front-end development teams using React and js to integrate headless APIs and ensure smooth end-to-end functionality
Support development and optimization of REST APIs and data models that connect HCL Commerce with other enterprise systems
Work with integration teams leveraging tools such as Oracle Integration Cloud and IBM Sterling OMS on Cloud to ensure data synchronization across systems
Participate in architecture and design discussions to guide decisions on scalability, performance, and extensibility
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to commerce services, APIs, and integrations
Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including integration specifications, deployment notes, and architecture diagrams
Mentor vendor developers and internal technical partners to ensure consistent code quality and platform understanding
Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of experience developing and supporting HCL Commerce (v9.x) or similar enterprise e-commerce platforms
Proven experience working with headless commerce architecture, microservices, and API-driven integrations
Hands-on experience with React and js front-end integrations, or strong familiarity with their interactions in a headless setup
Solid understanding of e-commerce data flows including catalog, pricing, promotions, cart, and checkout processes
Experience integrating with enterprise systems such as IBM Sterling OMS on Cloud and Oracle Integration Cloud
Strong collaboration skills with both internal stakeholders and external vendor teams
Proficiency in Agile methodologies and experience using Jira or similar tools for tracking and documentation
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills
Effective communicator capable of bridging technical and non-technical discussions
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-system, omni-channel retail environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and information clearly and concisely
Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses
Benefits
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company paid YMCA Family Membership
Company
Rural King
Rural King is America's farm and home store that provides essentials to the communities they serve.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Paul Martinson
Chief Financial Officer
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