Senior Engineer, IT EDI

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what’s possible?

Designs, develops, implements and oversees information technology (IT), including hardware, software and networks. Implements short‑and‑long‑term IT solutions that meet the needs of the organization. Installs, configures, administers, upgrades and maintains security for IT hardware, software and network infrastructure.

• Assesses the organization's software development needs and provides recommendations for improvements to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Assists in the management of software development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet the organization's technical and functional requirements.
• Coaches junior software engineers, providing technical guidance and sharing best practices to enhance team performance and foster professional growth.
• Conducts more complex software engineering tasks, including designing, coding, testing, and debugging complex systems.
• Confers with cross‑functional teams to define software requirements and integrate new solutions into existing systems while maintaining system integrity.
• Designs systems to meet evolving business requirements, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency in all software architecture decisions.
• Determines the most effective software development practices and tools to optimize productivity, maintainability, and innovation within the team.
• Implements processes to improve software development workflows, incorporating Agile methodologies and best practices to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality software products.
• Helps establish and implement industry‑leading software development strategies that align with the company’s long‑term goals and technical vision.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Licenses/Certificates:
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Years of

Experience:

5-7 Years

5+ years of experience with SAP
, including:

EDI configuration and master data & IDOC processing and troubleshooting

5+ years of experience with ANSI X12 and EDIFACT standards

5+ years of experience with EDI translation tools
, such as:

Experience with
EDI communications protocols
, including AS2, SFTP, FTP, VANs

Strong experience with EDI mapping, transformation logic, and data validation

Years of

Experience:

8-11 Years

Experience with
IBM EDI Managed Services (Sterling SaaS, Inflight, Configuration Hub)

Experience supporting SAP S/4

HANA migration or implementations

Knowledge of middleware/integration frameworks
(APIs, REST services, message queues)

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members:
No

Travel:
None

Moving: 5% Standing: 5% Sitting: 90%

Office

Computer/Keyboard

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Unit Testing

Agile Methodology

Scrum (Software Development)

Automation

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

CI/CD

Software Development Life Cycle

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.