Senior Software Developer

Körber Supply Chain; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

FSA or HSA options

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Körber is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Supply Chain Solutions to design, develop, and maintain software for mail and parcel sorting. Lead projects, collaborate across teams, and ensure scalable, reliable software systems that meet business needs and integrate with existing supply chain platforms.

The role requires strong software development experience, exposure to C#/C++ and .NET, and travel for customer meetings and testing. Hybrid work setup in Irving, TX is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with at least five years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with C#, C/C++, and/or the .NET framework, including GUI development, multithreaded applications, and distributed systems.
• Experience with source control platforms such as GitHub and Azure DevOps, Agile development methodologies, and software troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance.
• Experience integrating software with enterprise systems, industrial automation equipment, scanners, sorters, PLCs, or material handling systems. Familiarity with messaging systems, IoT platforms, industrial communication protocols, and real-time processing is preferred.
• Experience in supply chain, mail processing, parcel sorting, logistics, or warehouse automation. Knowledge of barcode and tracking technologies, sorting systems, automation controls, and high-availability operational software is preferred.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives, manage multiple projects and priorities, mentor development teams, and make informed technical decisions. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, reporting, and documentation skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across geographically distributed engineering, product, operations, and customer teams.
• Must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain USPS sensitive clearance. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including up to 25% travel for customer meetings and integration testing. Must possess or obtain and maintain required travel documentation, including a valid passport when necessary, and be legally eligible to complete required business travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate technical activities with cross-functional teams and project managers to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Participate in all phases of software development, from requirements gathering and design through development, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, and test engineers to define requirements, develop technical specifications, and deliver software solutions that address business and operational needs in the mail and parcel sorting industry.
• Design and develop secure, scalable, and high-performing applications, integrating software with existing supply chain systems to ensure reliable data exchange and seamless operations.
• Collaborate with test engineers to evaluate software functionality, assess performance in live mail processing environments, and ensure solutions meet established technical and business requirements.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in software architecture and development methodologies, represent the company in customer-facing technical meetings, and support customer issue investigations and resolutions.
• Document software designs, development processes, technical specifications, and system configurations while supporting software deployments, upgrades, and integration activities.
• Identify and implement improvements to software development processes, tools, and methodologies while evaluating emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance software quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

C# / C++ / .NET

GUI development

Multithreaded applications

Distributed systems

GitHub / Azure DevOps

Agile methodologies

Troubleshooting & maintenance

Enterprise integration

Supply chain / warehouse automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

Pioneer your career! Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. Together, we aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time.

Join the home for entrepreneurs!

The Senior Software Developer in Supply Chain Solutions is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that optimize supply chain operations in the mail and parcel sorting industry. This role involves leading development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of supply chain software systems.

Your role in our team

• You will plan, schedule, and coordinate technical activities with cross-functional teams and project managers to ensure timely and successful project delivery
• Participate in all phases of software development, from requirements gathering and design through development, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance across multiple platforms
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, and test engineers to define requirements, develop technical specifications, and deliver software solutions that address business and operational needs in the mail and parcel sorting industry
• You will design and develop secure, scalable, and high‑performing applications, integrating software with existing supply chain systems to ensure reliable data exchange and seamless operations
• Collaborate with test engineers to evaluate software functionality, assess performance in live mail processing environments, and ensure solutions meet established technical and business requirements
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in software architecture and development methodologies, represent the company in customer‑facing technical meetings, and support customer issue investigations and resolutions
• Document software designs, development processes, technical specifications, and system configurations while supporting software deployments, upgrades, and integration activities
• Identify and implement improvements to software development processes, tools, and methodologies while evaluating emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance software quality and operational efficiency

Your profile

• You have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of five years of professional software development experience, including designing and implementing enterprise‑grade applications
• Experience with C#, C/C++, and/or the .NET framework, including GUI development, multithreaded applications, and distributed systems. Ability to learn and apply new technologies and development frameworks
• Experience with source control platforms such as GitHub and Azure DevOps, Agile development methodologies, and software troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance
• Experience integrating software with enterprise systems, industrial automation equipment, scanners, sorters, PLCs, or material handling systems. Familiarity with messaging systems, IoT platforms, industrial communication protocols, and real‑time processing is preferred
• Experience in supply chain, mail processing, parcel sorting, logistics, or warehouse automation. Knowledge of barcode and tracking technologies, sorting systems, automation controls, and high‑availability operational software is preferred
• Ability to lead technical initiatives, manage multiple projects and priorities, mentor development teams, and make informed technical decisions. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills are required
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, reporting, and documentation skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across geographically distributed engineering, product, operations, and customer teams
• Must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain USPS sensitive clearance. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including up to 25% travel for customer meetings and integration testing. Must possess or obtain and maintain required travel documentation, including a valid passport when necessary, and be legally eligible to complete required business travel

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is pioneering cutting‑edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer‑centric services and solutions with our dynamic parcel logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

This full‑time, exempt role offers a hybrid work setting.

Your Benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work‑life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
• You are provided with several company‑paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long‑term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.

We are committed to providing an accessible working environment. Applications from people with a recognized disability under German law, including people with severe disabilities or equivalent status, are expressly welcome. We would appreciate it if you could voluntarily indicate this directly in your CV or cover letter so that we can support you as effectively as possible throughout the process. You can find out more about the work of our representative body for people with severe disabilities here. They are happy to answer any confidential questions you may have in advance.