Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Position Summary:
The Intermediate Software Engineer develops, creates, and modifies high-impact custom procurement and fulfillment applications directly powering nationwide food supply chains. They analyze user needs, design software solutions, modernize legacy service interfaces into scalable cloud integrations and microservices, and embed practical, enterprise-governed AI tools into daily operations to optimize operational efficiency.
What you will do:
- Design, build, and maintain custom procurement and fulfillment applications.
- Modernize legacy interfaces into event-driven GCP microservices and SAP BTP integrations.
- Embed practical AI tools, LLM APIs, and automated workflows into daily operations.
- Develop programs or scripts in Java (Spring Boot) and Python following established standards.
- Perform automated unit, integration, and system testing for optimal performance.
- Analyze business systems, determine scope, and estimate tasks for issue resolution.
- Troubleshoot, perform tier-3 monitoring, and resolve program or system failures.
- Participate in scheduled 24/7 tier-3 production on-call support rotations.
- Facilitate code reviews, participate in agile ceremonies, and align with business partners.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When you will work:
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
- Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI or Atlanta, GA with 1 day remote
What you'll bring to the table:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Experience Level: 3 to 5 years of professional full-lifecycle software engineering and backend development experience.
- Core Technical Foundations: Solid understanding of object-oriented design, RESTful API architecture, and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle SQL.
- Cloud & Infrastructure Familiarity: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP or AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and enterprise messaging architectures.
- Domain & AI Tooling Background: Exposure to supply chain/procurement domain workflows, CI/CD automation, or practical LLM/RAG integration frameworks.
- Communication & Problem-Solving: Strong written and verbal communication skills paired with solid organizational and analytical capabilities.
- Work Style: Proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, and operate effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 3 to 5 years of professional full-lifecycle software engineering and backend development experience
- Object-oriented design knowledge
- RESTful API architecture experience
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle SQL
- Hands-on experience with GCP or AWS
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with enterprise messaging architectures
- Exposure to supply chain or procurement workflows, CI/CD automation, or LLM/RAG integration frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational and analytical capabilities
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently and collaboratively
What We Do
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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