Founded in 1960, Rural King is a family-owned retailer offering a diverse range of products to support those living the rural lifestyle. As of 2023, we operate 134 stores across 13 states in addition to two primary distribution centers. We welcome everyone with a friendly smile and a free bag of popcorn! While our business continues to grow, we are committed to supporting each community we serve as a dependable pillar that goes beyond just our storefronts by supporting local events and groups that align with our values. 

Our team is comprised of over 9,000 associates that are dedicated to providing quality products at great prices with an extraordinary customer experience no matter how customers interact with the brand. Our associates are our greatest asset and are empowered to take care of their business and their customer. 

At Rural King, we value teamwork, integrity and continuous improvement.  Anyone with the right attitude and initiative has the opportunity for success and advancement. Our people make the difference!

Industry: Retail
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Rural King

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**About Us**

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is **constantly expanding **. Our annual sales exceed **$2.5 Billion **, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary **popcorn and coffee **. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a **people-first ** environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to **grow professionally **, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

**How We Reward You**

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%

Healthcare plans to support your needs

Virtual doctor visits

Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program

15% Associate Discount

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

**What You’ll Do ****The Lead Developer will play a key role in the design, development, and enhancement of Rural King’s enterprise order management capabilities built on IBM Sterling Order Management on Cloud (OMoC) v10.xx. This role combines deep technical expertise with hands-on configuration and development experience to ensure scalable, efficient, and reliable order management functionality across Rural King’s omni-channel retail ecosystem. The Lead Developer will partner with the Project Management team to align technical execution with delivery timelines and will collaborate closely with vendor development teams to ensure adherence to best practices, performance standards, and Rural King’s architectural principles.**

-  Design, configure, and enhance solutions within IBM Sterling OMS on Cloud (OMoC) v10.xx, supporting order orchestration, fulfillment, and inventory management.

-  Develop and customize components within OMS to meet business and integration requirements.

-  Utilize Self Service capabilities for deployment, application monitoring, queue management, and performance optimization.

-  Manage and configure environments using Sterling Application Manager (SMA) for deployment and configuration management.

-  Leverage Sterling Business Center (SBC), Order Hub, Sterling Store, and Sterling Call Center tools for configuration, troubleshooting, and enhancement activities.

-  Collaborate with integration teams using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and other middleware platforms to ensure seamless communication between OMS, e-commerce, and ERP systems.

-  Review vendor-delivered code, configurations, and documentation to ensure alignment with Rural King’s technical and security standards.

-  Partner with Project Management to align development activities with sprint cycles, release plans, and deployment schedules.

-  Support troubleshooting, defect resolution, and root cause analysis across multiple environments.

-  Maintain source code, configuration management, and release process documentation, ensuring traceability and version control.

-  Participate in technical design discussions and provide input on system architecture and performance improvements.

-  Mentor vendor and partner developers, promoting best practices for OMS customization and extension.

-  Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

-  Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.

-  Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.

-  Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.

-  Perform other duties as assigned

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

No

**Essential Qualities For Success**

-  5–7 years of hands-on experience in IBM Sterling Order Management on Cloud (OMoC) v10.xx development and configuration.

-  Proficiency in using Self Service tools for deployment, queue management, and system monitoring.

-  Strong experience with Sterling Application Manager (SMA) for environment and configuration management.

-  Hands-on experience with Sterling Business Center (SBC), Sterling Store, Sterling Call Center, and Order Hub for order lifecycle and fulfillment operations.

-  Deep understanding of order orchestration, fulfillment flows, and inventory visibility within omni-channel retail environments.

-  Familiarity with code management, release coordination, and CI/CD processes in cloud-based OMS environments.

-  Ability to design, configure, and customize OMS services, user exits, and extensions to support complex business logic.

-  Experience integrating OMS with e-commerce and ERP platforms using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or comparable middleware solutions.

-  Proven collaboration skills with internal IT, business stakeholders, and vendor development teams.

-  Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a detail-oriented approach to system performance and reliability.

-  Effective communicator with the ability to translate technical details into clear, actionable insights.

-  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and information clearly and concisely.

-  Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses.

**Physical Requirements**

-  Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.

-  Ability to navigate and access all facilities.

-  Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.

-  Close vision for computer-related activities.

-  Open to Remote- if within our Market (the 17 states we are in)!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $107,000 - $130,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.

Lead Developer - IBM Sterling

**About Us**

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is **constantly expanding **. Our annual sales exceed **$2.5 Billion **, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary **popcorn and coffee **. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a **people-first ** environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to **grow professionally **, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

**How We Reward You**

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%

Healthcare plans to support your needs

Virtual doctor visits

Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program

15% Associate Discount

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Company paid YMCA Family Membership

**What You'll Do**

As a Business Analyst you will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, helping define, document, and deliver technology solutions that support Rural King’s retail and digital operations. This role will focus on understanding business needs, translating them into functional and technical requirements, and supporting the successful implementation of systems and enhancements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced IT environment, supporting a wide range of projects across eCommerce, order management, middleware, and enterprise applications—recognizing that technologies and project scopes may vary.

**Essential Duties And Responsibilities**

-  Partner with business stakeholders and Product Owners to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for IT initiatives.

-  Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams to ensure accurate implementation.

-  Support multiple concurrent projects across retail, eCommerce, and enterprise systems.

-  Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

-  Assist in creating user stories, acceptance criteria, and test plans to ensure project quality and completeness.

-  Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align teams on goals, requirements, and process improvements.

-  Support testing and validation phases through test case development, execution, and defect tracking.

-  Develop and maintain documentation, including business process maps, data flow diagrams, and user guides.

-  Collaborate with Project Managers and Product Owners to ensure projects remain aligned with strategic objectives and timelines.

-  Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and enhanced user experience across systems.

-  Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

-  Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.

-  Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.

-  Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.

-  Perform other duties as assigned.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

No

**Essential Qualities For Success**

-  3–5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT, retail, or eCommerce environments.

-  Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and project delivery frameworks.

-  Experience working with requirements management tools such as Jira and Confluence .

-  Ability to translate complex business needs into clear technical and functional documentation.

-  Familiarity with enterprise retail systems such as eCommerce, Order Management, Middleware, ERP, or CRM platforms (technologies may vary).

-  Experience collaborating with Product Owners and technical teams in an Agile environment.

-  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

-  Excellent communication and facilitation abilities to bridge business and technical perspectives.

-  Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

-  Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and address challenges that may arise in relationships.

-  Ability to identify and addressing deviations from an established process.

-  Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.

**Physical Requirements**

-  Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

-  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

-  Must be able to access and navigate each department across facilities.

-  Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with others (in-person and via electronic devices).

-  Must have close visual acuity.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $83,250 - $110,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.

IT Business Analyst

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