POS Developer

Kitestring is a 20+-million-dollar company with 100+ associates and growing. We are a 25 year old start up in Northwest Arkansas. We provide technical expertise to various clients delivering innovations that improve how customers shop and the enterprise operates. At Kitestring Technical Services, our mission is to share our collective knowledge to positively impact our employees, clients, and communities. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in technology consulting. We believe people enable technology and vice-versa which is why we are in the business of both. We persistently challenge the barriers to diversity, inclusion, and empathetic cooperation. 

Our Core Values are Transparency, People Driven, Empowered, Quality focused and socially responsible. Our values direct our company in how we do business and enhance the lives of our employees. Do our values speak to you? 

Benefits 

• Kitestring offers excellent benefits to its employees including: 

• Flexible PTO 

• Maternal/Paternal Leave Policy  

• Healthcare Benefits for Spouse, Domestic Partner, and Dependents 

• Matching 401k 2-1 up to 4% 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java POS Developer with strong expertise in Java Swing and hands-on experience with Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 (SCO 7). This role involves designing and supporting robust retail-facing POS applications, integrating hardware components, and customizing checkout experiences for optimal user engagement and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based POS applications using the Swing UI framework.
• Customize and enhance Toshiba SCO 7 systems to meet specific retail business needs.
• Integrate POS software with peripherals including payment terminals, scanners, printers, and more.
• Troubleshoot production issues, ensuring reliability and performance at scale.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, operations) to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to established development standards.
• Support deployment, testing, and rollout across retail environments.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development experience, with a focus on desktop-based applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java Swing and multi-threaded UI development.
• Proven experience working with Toshiba SCO 7, including configuration and deployment.
• Familiarity with POS hardware integration and retail systems architecture.
• Working knowledge of XML, JSON, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating applications using Open API specifications and RESTful service frameworks.
• Familiarity with Swagger or similar tools for API documentation and testing.
• Knowledge of PCI compliance and secure handling of payment data.
• Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to other Toshiba or legacy POS systems.