We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

 

PURPOSE

 

The IT Software Engineer (P2) is an execution-focused individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that support BFS business capabilities across omni-channel, supply chain, and enterprise platforms.

The ideal candidate will:

• Build and support applications aligned with BFS enterprise architecture and integration standards (API-first, event-driven, cloud-ready), leveraging current platforms while remaining adaptable to emerging integration and automation technologies.
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code that supports critical systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, and digital commerce platforms
• Contribute to modernization efforts including legacy remediation, cloud-native development, and integration platform evolution that improve scalability, maintainability, and business agility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, architecture, QA, IT operations) to deliver business value
• Demonstrate continuous learning, ownership, and accountability for engineering outcomes
• Exhibit a growth mindset and technical curiosity by continuously learning new integration patterns, platforms, tools, and technologies as business needs evolve

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications and services in alignment with BFS standards and SDLC practices
• Contribute to building APIs, microservices, and event-driven integrations across enterprise systems
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to implement scalable and secure solutions
• Translate functional and technical requirements into working code and technical designs
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives) and deliver committed work
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues; participate in on-call rotations where applicable
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and architectural standards (e.g., API Gateway, IAM, data protection)
• Support integration with platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, messaging/event frameworks, and third-party SaaS systems
• Document technical designs, code, and implementation details
• Continuously improve code quality, performance, and maintainability
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Assist in evaluating new tools, frameworks, and technologies

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

None

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

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.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 2–5 years of hands-on software engineering experience especially in Integration Development & Delivery. Preferably platforms include MuleSoft and/or Spring boot and/or SAP CPI/PI and/or other modern Integration platforms
• Hands-on experience in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with RESTful services, microservices architecture, and event-driven patterns, including Build mappings, transformations, routing logic, and exception handling
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerization concepts (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Preferred:

• Exposure to SAP ecosystems (S/4HANA integrations) or enterprise platforms like Salesforce
• Experience with API Gateway/Proxy patterns and integration middleware
• Understanding with ETL/ELT concepts, data integration, and data movement platforms
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of messaging/event technologies (Kafka, Pub/Sub)
• Hands-on experience with SAP Open Connectors for integrating SaaS and third-party applications
• Familiarity with B2B integration patterns and data exchange standards (X12, EDIFACT)
• Ensure secure, reliability, and standards-compliant data exchange

 

COMPETENCIES

 

• Problem Solving: Analyzes issues and develops effective solutions
• Technical Communication: Clearly communicates technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Customer Focus: Understands business needs and aligns solutions accordingly
• Collaboration: Works effectively across engineering, product, and business teams
• Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities and evolving technologies
• Quality Mindset: Delivers reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions
• Bias for Action: Takes ownership and executes with urgency

 

BFS COMPETENCIES

 

• Business and Financial Acumen
  • Demonstrates depth of understanding for the P&L and financial analysis
  • Teaches business and financial acumen to others.
  • Understands KPIs and how BFS makes money.
  • Knows the different business segments and how they relate to one another.
  • Understands customer sales and engagement.
  • Demonstrates functional and/or technical expertise.
  • Understands complex issues and demonstrates problem solving skills.
  • Understands how to maximize business results regardless of industry cycle.
• Results Driven
  • Holds self and others accountable.
  • Communicates and sets clear goals with plans to deliver.
  • Manages competing priorities effectively.
  • Demonstrates appropriate urgency.
  • Drives to exceed expectations in alignment with our BFS SPICE values.
  • Embraces and follows best practices.
  • Demonstrates self-starter, can-do attitude.
• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
  • Leverages resources and teams around them to solve problems and create mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Demonstrates willingness and courage to make tough decisions in a timely manner.
  • Balances short-and-long term priorities
  • Demonstrates proactive versus reactive thinking.
  • Asks questions to identify root cause and analyze situations more accurately.
• Servant Leadership
  • Demonstrates humility by putting others first.
  • Builds trust-based relationships.
  • Leads by example with kindness and respect.
  • Collaborates well across all areas of the business.
  • Advocates for others
  • Actively listens to understand the meaning and intent of what the other person is communicating.
  • Demonstrates authenticity and encourages others to do the same.
• Emotional Intelligence
  • Demonstrates situational awareness – knows when and how to adjust leadership style in different situations.
  • Demonstrates self-awareness – understands strengths and weaknesses.
  • Demonstrates empathy – puts themselves in other’s shoes.
  • Assumes positive intent.
• Develops and Leads Others
  • Drives alignment through clear communication of vision, goals, and expectations.
  • Invests time on a regular basis in performance feedback and developmental conversations.
  • Fosters a respectful and inclusive environment.
  • Empowers, motivates, and inspires others.
  • Coaches and mentor others for their development.
  • Guides and persuades others to deliver positive outcomes.
• Growth Mindset
  • Demonstrates a growth mindset; takes appropriate risks, fails fast and forward, learns from mistakes.
  • Perseveres and champions growth, even in the face of resistance, ambiguity, or possible failure.
  • Thinks like an owner with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Demonstrates and encourages intellectual curiosity.
  • Continuous learner; seeks opportunities and knowledge for personal and professional growth.
  • Sees possibilities over problems – actively seeks solutions.
• Innovation
  • Encourages out-of-the box thinking to create new ways of doing things.
  • Continuously seeks to improve and simplify pain points in the business.
  • Anticipates, embraces, and leads change.
  • Develops and executes breakthrough strategies.
• Integrity
  • Does the right thing even under challenging circumstances?
  • Communicates with honesty.
  • Consistently treats others fairly and equitably.
  • Demonstrates reliability and does what they say they will do.
  • Conducts tough conversations and delivers difficult messages with kindness and respect.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel may be required.

 

This position was posted on DATE and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period. We encourage your prompt application.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company’s active bonus policy for the respective year.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource’s benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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