Blue Yonder WMS Engineer Job Waukegan area,Illinois USA,IT/Tech

Position: Blue Yonder WMS Engineer (46363)

Added Sep 04, 2026 Blue Yonder WMS Engineer (46363) Remote, Remote | Contract Apply

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Job Description

Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you.

This is more than a contract opportunity. It's a chance to join a team supporting mission-critical warehouse operations and make a meaningful impact on distribution center performance and automation initiatives.

LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Blue Yonder WMS Engineer for a 12-month contract opportunity with our client in Central Illinois.

Since 1979, LRS Consulting Services has delivered high-quality technical consultants to leading organizations across the country. We have built our reputation on honesty, integrity, and respect for our clients and consultants alike. We are looking for professionals who share those values and are passionate about delivering exceptional results.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Blue Yonder Engineer to support, enhance, and integrate our client's Blue Yonder WMS 2019 On-Premises environment. This individual will play a key role in the design, development, support, and optimization of warehouse management and automation solutions that drive critical distribution center operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in MOCA development, RESTful API integrations, and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), including platforms such as Dematic. This role will collaborate closely with warehouse operations, automation, engineering, and IT teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions that improve efficiency, system performance, and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Configure, develop, and support Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) WMS 2019 On-Premises solutions.
Design, develop, and maintain customizations using MOCA commands, scripts, and components.
Develop and support integrations between Blue Yonder WMS and enterprise systems using RESTful APIs, web services, and middleware technologies.
Design and maintain interfaces between WMS and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), including Dematic, conveyor systems, sortation systems, ASRS, and other warehouse automation technologies.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to inventory management, receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, and warehouse automation.
Monitor application and integration performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, automation, and IT teams to design and deliver scalable warehouse solutions.
Participate in application upgrades, patching, testing, deployment, and production support activities.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, and support procedures.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring system and integration issues.
Support 24x7 warehouse operations during critical incidents, system outages, and major deployment activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of experience supporting Blue Yonder/JDA Warehouse Management Systems.
Hands-on experience supporting and developing within Blue Yonder WMS 2019 On-Premises environments.
Strong expertise with MOCA development, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting RESTful API integrations.
Experience integrating Blue Yonder WMS with ERP, transportation, automation, and third-party systems.
Experience working with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), including Dematic or similar warehouse automation platforms.
Strong understanding of:
Warehouse operations
Inventory management
Receiving and shipping processes
Order fulfillment workflows
Experience with SQL and relational databases, including Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Blue Yonder technical components such as Dispatcher, Integrator, and related platform services.
Experience supporting highly automated distribution center environments.
Knowledge of message queues, middleware technologies, and event-driven integration architectures.
Familiarity with RF devices, voice picking solutions, and warehouse automation technologies.
Experience utilizing source control and modern software development practices.
Exposure to hybrid and…