What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Application Manager, Retail Systems position at Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.?
DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:
Leslie’s Pool Supplies is the “World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies.” With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie’s. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie’s.
Mission/Job Scope:
Leslie's, the leading and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry since 1963, is seeking a passionate and experienced Manager of Enterprise Applications to join our growing team.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Tech Lead to oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of Oracle Xstore Point of Sale (POS) systems. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in leading a team of developers and ensuring the successful execution of Xstore POS solutions. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of POS systems, particularly Xstore.
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of developers working on Oracle Xstore POS projects from both onsite and offshore.
- Define technical strategies, coding standards, and best practices.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Xstore Development & Integration:
- Design, develop, and implement customizations and enhancements to the Xstore POS system.
- Integrate Xstore with back-office systems, payment gateways, and other third-party services.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Xstore POS functionality.
- Project Management:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Plan and manage project timelines, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and updates to project stakeholders.
- System Maintenance & Support:
- Oversee the ongoing maintenance and support of Xstore POS systems.
- Monitor system performance and ensure uptime and reliability.
- Implement regular updates, patches, and upgrades as needed.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA, and operations teams.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
- Provide technical training and guidance to team members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years working on Oracle Xstore POS Suite (Xadmin, Xcenter, Xservices, Xenvironment, Xstore, xMobile, Tablet)
- Experience with Xstore customizations, configurations, UI Changes, locale changes, handling DB issues, POS deployment, debugging the code, issue fixing, device configurations, data mapping
- Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, and related frameworks.
- Experience with API development (REST/SOAP) and integrations.
- Familiarity with databases such as Oracle and SQL Server.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-based POS solutions or retail systems.
- Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with system integration methods (APIs, ETL, etc.) and middleware platforms.
- Familiarity with retail operations, including sales, inventory, and customer service workflows.
Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options
- Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option)
- Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Paid sick and bereavement leave
- 10 paid holidays, including a floating personal day
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Free onsite health clinic
- Hybrid work schedule
- Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.
