Lead Software Engineer

Proactive Technical Limited; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge tech

Innovative culture

Collaborative team

Career growth

Job summary

Proactive Global in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Senior Software Integration Engineer to drive complex integration projects between automation products and client software ecosystems.

You will analyse client requirements, create specifications, mentor engineers, and collaborate with hardware, systems, and operations teams to ensure high‑quality, scalable integrations across warehouse software environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering or similar role, ideally in warehouse automation.
• Strong understanding of WMS/WCS/WES environments, especially WMS integrations.
• Experience with SQL, JavaScript, NodeJS, and web tech.
• Experience leading software integration projects from concept to delivery.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or equivalent.
• Experience with automated regression and unit testing.
• Excellent communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Mentoring and supporting other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop software programs and interfaces between automation products and client software ecosystems.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Software Integration team, supporting training, mentoring, and improvements.
• Analyse client requirements and architecture to provide technical solutions.
• Create software development specifications and functional analyses.
• Support developers with product knowledge and code reviews.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, commissioning, and operations teams for seamless integration.
• Review functional analyses and ensure quality throughout development phases.
• Assist with software handover to operational teams and on-site support.
• Identify and improve software integration processes and roadmaps.
• Represent company values and foster a collaborative, innovative culture.

Skills

SQL

JavaScript

NodeJS

Web development

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop software programs and interfaces between automation products and client software ecosystems, ensuring high-quality integration standards
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Software Integration team, supporting technical training, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyse client software requirements and architecture to provide effective technical solutions and recommendations
• Create software development specifications and functional analysis documentation
• Support developers with product knowledge, design guidance, technical methodology, and code quality reviews
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, commissioning, and operational teams to ensure seamless integration
• Review functional analysis and support quality throughout project development phases
• Assist with software feature handover to operational teams and provide customer‑site support when required
• Identify and recommend improvements to software integration processes and department roadmaps
• Represent company values and contribute positively to a collaborative, innovative culture

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, software integration, or a similar technical role, ideally within warehouse automation, logistics, fulfilment, or industrial technology
• Strong understanding of WMS, WCS, and WES software environments, particularly WMS integrations
• Experience with SQL, JavaScript, NodeJS, and web development technologies
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant technical discipline
• Experience leading software integration projects from concept through delivery
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including automated regression testing and unit testing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Confidence in making decisions, managing challenges, and handling difficult conversations with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as required

Benefits

• Work on cutting‑edge automation technology used by global warehouse operations
• Join an innovative company where your work moves from concept through to real‑world production environments
• Collaborate with talented engineers and specialists in a highly supportive, knowledge‑sharing culture
• Play a key role in shaping software integration standards and future technology solutions
• Enjoy a role with significant technical ownership, customer interaction, and career growth opportunities

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.