Software Reliability Engineer - Warehouse Management Systems

Lineage; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Minimum of 7 holidays

Job summary

Lineage in Novi, Michigan, is seeking a Software Reliability Engineer (SRE) to ensure that our Warehouse Management Software (WMS) operates smoothly in all environments. This role will focus on investigating and resolving operational software issues to enhance warehouse performance.

The SRE will utilize tools for monitoring, address integration issues, and develop internal tooling to streamline processes. Lineage offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, 401k retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience with database interventions and WMS configuration.
• Proficiency in debugging application code and workflows.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Datadog.

Responsibilities

• Investigate operational software issues affecting Warehouse Management Software.
• Collaborate with teams to propose and implement code fixes.
• Develop scripts for log analysis and system diagnostics.

Job description

The Software Reliability Engineer (SRE) will play a critical role in ensuring that our Warehouse Management Software (WMS) runs seamlessly across both automated and manual facilities. This role focuses on investigating, diagnosing, and resolving operational software issues that impact warehouse performance—freeing developers to focus on new features and ensuring WMS never disrupts day-to-day operations.

We are unable to sponsor work authorization now or in the future for this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operational Issue Investigation and Quick Resolution
• Monitor and respond to operational issues affecting WMS functions (e.g., receiving, shipping, inventory).
• Analyze system logs, error reports, and transaction flows to identify anomalies or failures.
• Work closely with Level 1 support and warehouse operation teams to understand incident symptoms and timelines.
• Execute quick resolutions by using extended user rights, database interventions, or WMS configuration changes.
• Code-Level Debugging
• Debug application code, workflows, customizations, and interfaces to identify bugs or performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with WMS QA team to reproduce issues in test environments and trace through application workflows to isolate root causes.
• Collaborate with Product/Development teams to propose, implement, and test code fixes.
• Real-Time System Monitoring
• Use tools like Datadog or internal diagnostics to monitor WMS behavior.
• Proactively set up or refine alerts for failure patterns (e.g., inventory mismatches, interface timeouts, RF disconnects).
• Improve observability by suggesting/implement better logging practices and metric coverage.
• Interface Troubleshooting
• Investigate communication failures between WMS and other Products (e.g., LinOS, Link, EDI, Easymetrics).
• Troubleshoot integration issues between the WMS and external systems (e.g., DevOps, DCOps).
• Provide software-side support during integration testing, mainly remote and on-site by occasion.
• Incident Management & Escalation
• Participate in on-call rotations or site support shifts for time-sensitive incidents.
• Coordinate with operations, IT, and engineering during critical events to ensure fast resolution.
• Document incidents thoroughly, including root causes, fixes, and follow-up actions.
• Post-Incident Review & Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to postmortem analysis for high-impact incidents.
• Recommend and implement configuration changes or process improvements to prevent repeated issues.
• Update or create playbooks and troubleshooting guides for known WMS issues.
• Internal Tooling and Automation
• Develop scripts or queries (e.g., SQL) to streamline log analysis, system diagnostics, or data validation.
• Propose internal utilities to detect edge-case failures or performance degradations early.
• Support development of internal test tooling and simulations for recurring business scenarios.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with Product/Development teams to elevate and fix production bugs.
• Collaborate with QA teams to validate fixes or reproduce intermittent issues.
• Partner with implementation teams to train staff on WMS behavior and provide escalation support.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.