Junior Technical Consultant

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 Skills 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' 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) Company Overview Today’s supply chains are more unpredictable, connected, and complex than ever. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is