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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
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
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience in software engineering
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with SAP TM and SAP ABAP
- TMS implementation experience
Smithfield Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out as a strong component of the package, with a 401(k) match repeatedly characterized as competitive. This element is portrayed as a meaningful contributor to overall total rewards beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and life coverage. Insurance quality is often positioned as a notable strength relative to other parts of the employment experience.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is frequently framed as competitive for the industry, particularly for skilled trades and certain salaried roles. Overtime availability is depicted as a major lever that can materially increase take-home pay in many settings.
Smithfield Foods Insights
What We Do
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.
