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≈ $81k – $162k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Raleigh)
Seniority
Principal · 10+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Advance Auto Parts scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Advance Auto Parts is an American automotive aftermarket parts retailer and distributor, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that serves both do-it-yourself motorists and professional installers such as repair shops and fleets. Founded in 1932 in Roanoke, Virginia, the NYSE-listed company runs a large network of Advance and Carquest stores, market hubs and distribution centers across the US and Canada, with store drivers delivering parts to commercial customers. Most openings are store roles such as retail and commercial parts pros, salespeople, store drivers and assistant general managers, plus market hub fulfillment specialists and distribution center supervisors.

Job Description

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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