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Principal Engineer – Distribution Systems
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing applications, as well as migrating legacy systems to modern technology stacks. This role involves working with multiple vendors and utilizing various integration mechanisms to ensure seamless operations within our Logistics Systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement applications for transportation management systems.
- Integrate APIs with Blue Yonder TMS.
- Have working experience with BY TMS DAAS Systems
- Integrate multiple Transportation module and technologies (example: p44)
- Develop unified portals for TMS operations and dashboards for distribution systems.
- Migrate applications to OpenShift /Azure Platforms
- Integrate freight payment systems.
- Track international freight
- Develop and maintain Yard Management Systems
- Generate and manage Power BI reports.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of application design and implementation.
- Experience with legacy system migration.
- Proficiency in API integration and data replication.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Must-have Skills:
- 10+ Years experience in supply chain Systems, Order Management Systems, Inventory Management Systems
- 2+ Year experience with Blue Yonder TMS.
- 3+ years’ experience in OpenShift, GCP
- 3+ year experience in Kafka, IBM MQ.
- Proficiency in integrating with Snowflake
- Proficiency in Oracle, Postgres, Big query.
- Proficiency in Power BI and other reporting tools.
- Proficiency in Driver Management Systems/Driver Dispatch Systems
- Proficiency with Freight Pay and Audit.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience with supply chain systems, order management systems, or inventory management systems
- At least 2 years of experience with Blue Yonder TMS
- At least 3 years of experience with OpenShift and Google Cloud Platform
- At least 3 years of experience with Kafka and IBM MQ
- Proficiency integrating with Snowflake
- Proficiency with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and BigQuery
- Proficiency with Power BI and other reporting tools
- Proficiency with driver management or driver dispatch systems
- Proficiency with freight payment and audit systems
- Strong knowledge of application design and implementation
- Experience migrating legacy systems
- Experience with API integration and data replication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Advance Auto Parts Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Benefits are described as including a 401(k) plan with company matching, which is repeatedly positioned as a notable strength. Retirement tools like HSAs/FSAs and related financial protections (life and disability coverage) further reinforce the sense of baseline financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as broad, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision options, with additional supplemental medical plans. Eligibility beginning shortly after hire for full-time roles is framed as a practical advantage for accessing coverage earlier in tenure.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as accruing and increasing with tenure, and parental leave is included among the offerings. Flexible PTO for longer-tenured employees is positioned as an added offset for a subset of roles.
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What We Do
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
