Associate Analyst

ANSR is hiring for one of its clients.About A&F Co:At ANSR, we operate A&F Co. Bengaluru, a hub of digital transformation delivering services exclusively to our client, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.). A&F Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.Now is your opportunity to join us and develop dynamic tech solutions to meet the needs of A&F Co.’s rapidly growing global business. For over 20 years now, companies cutting across size, industry and markets have relied on our expertise to successfully build global business and technology teams. We can help you land a rewarding career in this dynamic industry.Here, you’ll be part of a team working on Digital Engineering & Architecture, Data & Analytics and Digital Operations to build inclusive experiences and outstanding products. Ready to usher in a digital revolution? Apply today.Disclaimer: Candidates will initially be employed under ANSR and subsequently transitioned to A&F Co. Bengaluru.Position Title: Associate Analyst, Distribution Center TechnologyDescription:- As one of the largest retail organizations in the world, we operate a network of distribution centers that are the backbone of our supply chain. These facilities power our ability to get products to store and customers quickly, efficiently, and reliably.- We are transforming our distribution center technology to be smarter, more connected, and more resilient—enabling real-time visibility, operational efficiency, and seamless integration across systems. We’re looking for an Associate Analyst who will champion engineering excellence, automated quality, and innovative problem-solving.What will you be doing?As an Associate Analyst for Distribution Center Technology, you will:- Design, build, and maintain mission-critical systems that support distribution center operations.- Partner closely with engineering peers to deliver high-impact technology that improves safety, accuracy, and efficiency in our facilities.- Design and implement automated test strategies early in the software lifecycle, leveraging TDD and BDD principles.- Work hands-on with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Playwright, and Cucumber to ensure robust, reliable solutions.- Utilize observability and monitoring tools—including application monitoring, session replay, and centralized logging—to proactively detect and resolve production issues.- Contribute to the full SDLC for distribution center systems, ensuring maintainability, scalability, and security are built in from the start.- Adhere to sound design, coding, and testing standards- Develop accurate estimates in an Agile workflow- Foster a culture of software craftsmanship and unbreakable quality across the team.What will you need to bring?Required Skills & Experience:- 1-3 years of software engineering experience- Demonstrated success delivering reliable, high-performance software in operational or logistics environments.- Experience with Oracle database technology and SQL language.- Experience in TDD/BDD and modern automated testing practices.- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and operational teams.- Experience using a Java web application framework (ThymeLeaf, SpringBoot, Struts2, Spring MVC, etc.).- Experience with JUnit, Playwright, Cucumber, or similar frameworks.Preferred Skills & Experience:- Retail, distribution center, or warehouse technology experience- Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), warehouse control systems (WCS), or material handling equipment integrations such as Oracle RDM, Manhattan WMOS, etc.- Exposure to cloud-relevant technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure, Git, build pipelines).- Experience with observability platforms (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, Dynatrace) and centralized logging tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK stack).- Working experience of object-oriented concepts, patterns, and practices on the Java platform- Experience with front-end web concepts and technologies: ReactJS, CSS, HTML, JSP, JavaScript, etc.