Senior Software Engineer

Swisslog; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Redditch head office, with the flexibility for hybrid or remote work. You will work on an advanced warehouse management system, designing and developing software for manual and automated warehousing operations, adhering to Swisslog standards and processes.

The role requires five years of real-time software development experience, strong Oracle DB administration knowledge, and hands-on PL/SQL/Forms & Reports with Java.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Oracle Database Administration.
• Engineering degree with experience in a similar environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a commercial, real time software development environment.
• Experience in programming of database applications.
• Supply chain or logistics industry knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Creates system designs, architectural and technical specification based on functional specification.
• Devise appropriate design strategies and development methodologies in line with Swisslog’s standard approach.
• Solid understanding of the customer’s operational working practices and requirements.
• Coach and motivate junior members in the knowledge of existing products processes and procedures.
• Ability to delegate task and motivational skills.
• Interaction with off-shore development center on a technical level.

Skills

Real-time software development

Relational database concepts

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PL/SQL

Oracle Forms & Reports

Java SE/EE

Network & socket programming

Relational databases

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets. Responsibilities Make an impactSwisslog are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on an advanced warehouse management system. Based out our Redditch head office the position can be hybrid or remote.Working in a collabarative team environment design and develop software solutions for manual and automated warehousing operations in support of the company’s complete product portfolio, following the Swisslog concepts and standards, rules and tools within the division. Supporting continuous improvement by a common way of working and efficient software development.

• Creates system designs, architectural and technical specification based on functional specification
• Devise appropriate design strategies and development methodologies in line with Swisslog’s standard approach
• Solid understanding of the customer’s operational working practices and requirements
• Coach and motivate junior members in the knowledge of existing products processes and procedures
• Ability to delegate task and motivational skills
• Interaction with off-shore development center on a technical level

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed

• Good understanding of Oracle Database Administration
• A good classification of engineering degree with experience in a similar environment
• Proven track record in at least one of the following:

• PL/SQL programming
• Oracle Forms & Reports development
• Understanding of real time programming, relational database concepts and architecture

• Java (SE & EE) is desirable
• Network and sockets programming is desirable
• At least 5 years’ experience in a commercial, real time software development environment
• Previous experience of working in a team providing software solutions in projects with tight budgets and timeframes
• Experience in programming of database applications
• Supply chain or logistics industry knowledge is desirable

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