Lead Software Engineer — Automation & Material Handling

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of advanced software for material handling systems. You will architect scalable, high-performance software that integrates with WCS, WIS, and WMS, and mentor junior engineers.

You will collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements, perform code reviews, and ensure documentation and quality standards are met, while staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, JavaScript within Linux (RHEL) server environments.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies for software development.
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git.
• Strong background in database design and management (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software applications for material handling systems.
• Architect scalable, high-performance software solutions that integrate with WCS, WIS, and WMS.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and software roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid-level and junior engineers.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high software quality standards.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance software applications for reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Ensure robust software documentation, including architecture diagrams, user guides, and technical specifications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in automation and material handling software solutions.

Skills

C

C++

JavaScript

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Oracle

PostgreSQL

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of advanced software for material handling systems. You will architect scalable, high-performance software that integrates with WCS, WIS, and WMS, and mentor junior engineers.

You will collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements, perform code reviews, and ensure documentation and quality standards are met, while staying current with industry trends.