Software Engineer - Transportation Management

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THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As a Software Engineer at Smithfield Foods, you will design, develop, and maintain technology solutions that support business operations across the enterprise. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and enhance applications and systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with organizational goals. You will also play a key role in supporting existing solutions and driving innovation to improve processes and deliver business value. You will be a solution architect for our SAP TM application with the ability to lead design sessions, troubleshoot production issues and translate business requirements into actionable IT initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Application Development: Design, build, and enhance software applications that meet business requirements, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with organizational objectives.

• Systems Integration: Develop and support integrations between enterprise applications and platforms to enable seamless data flow and efficient business operations.

• Maintenance & Support: Provide ongoing technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization for applications and systems, ensuring stability, security, and high performance

• Collaboration & Partnership: Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to translate business needs into effective technical solutions that drive results.

• Process Improvement & Innovation: Analyze existing processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement, recommending innovative approaches and new technologies that deliver business value.

• Standards & Best Practices: Document system designs, processes, and workflows while ensuring adherence to IT standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.

• Project Delivery: Contribute to the planning and execution of IT initiatives and projects, balancing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results on time.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and 2+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, application development, or systems support; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the capacity to evaluate complex business needs, design effective solutions, and troubleshoot technical challenges.

• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, IT colleagues, and external partners.

• Adaptability & Initiative: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

• Professionalism & Team Fit: Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with a commitment to building strong working relationships, contributing to a positive culture, and delivering high-quality results.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• SAP TM

• SAP ABAP

• TMS implementation experience


The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 annually.



Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.



Relocation Package Available

Yes



EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

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