Professional Software Engineer

KION Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

Pay transparency

Global opportunities

Job summary

KION Group in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Professional Software Web Developer to design, evaluate, and deliver scalable software solutions that support customer objectives. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Operations, and Business teams to drive secure, high-performing software from design through implementation and support.

Responsibilities include leading technical solution development, overseeing proposal and estimation activities, and guiding transitions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years in software development, solution architecture, or technical leadership.
• Experience designing enterprise-grade applications and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with modern programming languages, APIs, cloud platforms, and integration patterns.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives and mentoring teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, SDLC, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with technical estimation, solution planning, and delivery forecasting.
• Experience with Test Driven development.
• Experience with Ruby, React, TypeScript, SQL Server, Cosmos, and C#.
• Hosting and configuring Azure resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of medium to large-scale software solutions integrating enterprise apps, cloud services, APIs, and automation.
• Analyze requirements to architect scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering, UX, QA, Infrastructure, and Operations to deliver end-to-end software.
• Drive technical estimation, resource planning, and solution costing for initiatives and engagements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship while promoting engineering standards.
• Support proposal development by validating feasibility and delivery timelines.
• Lead reviews and discussions on strategy, risks, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings to align requirements and delivery expectations.
• Improve software development processes, tooling, and templates.
• Manage multiple projects with quality delivery within timelines.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and technical workshops.

Skills

Software architecture

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Delivery forecasting

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

SQL Server

Cosmos

Job description

The Professional Software Web Developer is responsible for designing, evaluating, and delivering scalable software and integrated technology solutions that support customer operational and business objectives. This role partners multi-functionally with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Operations, and Business collaborators to develop innovative, secure, and high-performing software solutions aligned with enterprise standards and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will lead technical solution development efforts, oversee proposal and estimation activities, and ensure successful delivery transitions from design through implementation and operational support. This role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $102,400-$128,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

Tasks and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of medium to large-scale software solutions integrating enterprise applications, cloud services, APIs, and automation technologies.
• Analyze business and technical requirements to architect scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions that align with customer and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering teams, UX, QA, Infrastructure, and Operations to deliver end-to-end software solutions.
• Drive technical estimation, resource planning, and solution costing activities for new initiatives, enhancements, and customer engagements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, implementation plans, and proposal artifacts.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams while promoting engineering protocols and coding standards.
• Support proposal development efforts by validating technical feasibility, implementation approaches, and delivery timelines.
• Lead collaborator reviews and facilitate discussions regarding technical strategy, project risks, scalability, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings to align business requirements, technical dependencies, and delivery expectations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes, tooling, templates, and engineering standards.
• Manage numerous projects and competing priorities while ensuring quality delivery within established timelines.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions, technical workshops, and training related to software architecture, development standards, and solution delivery practices.
• Support transition activities from development to production operations, ensuring successful deployment and long-term maintainability.
• Maintain flexibility to support remote collaboration and evolving business priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, solution architecture, or technical leadership roles.
• Strong experience designing enterprise‑grade applications and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with modern programming languages, APIs, cloud platforms, and software integration patterns.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, SDLC processes, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborator management skills.
• Ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with technical estimation, solution planning, and delivery forecasting.
• Experience with Test Driven development.
• Experience with Ruby, React, Typescript, SQL Server, Cosmos, and C# languages.
• Hosting and configuring Azure resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse automation, supply chain systems, or enterprise logistics platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and system integration frameworks.
• Advanced degree or equivalent technical certifications preferred.

About KION Group

KION Group is a global leader in industrial trucks, supply chain solutions, and warehouse automation technologies. Through brands including Dematic and DAI, the organization delivers intelligent automation and software solutions that optimize material and information flow across manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution environments worldwide.

With operations in more than 100 countries and a workforce of over 42,000 employees, KION continues to shape the future of automation, software innovation, and supply chain technology through a culture built on integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence.

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