Lead Software Developer

Job Title

Lead Software Developer

Automation

Erlanger, KY;
Atlanta, GA;
Westfield, IN

• Own the technical design and architecture for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with Warehouse System standards.
• Break down customer requirements into development tasks and delivery plans.
• Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and guide system design decisions.
• Escalate and resolve complex defects, performance bottlenecks, and automation system issues.

• Coordinate sprint planning, resource assignments, and delivery milestones in Azure Dev Ops.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers.
• Serve as technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and customer engineering teams.
• Collaborate with QA, Support, and Product teams to improve release readiness and deployment quality.

• Design and develop .NET applications (C#, WPF/MVVM, REST services).
• Build SQL Server data models, stored procedures, and performance-optimized queries.
• Integrate WES/WCS components with industrial automation systems (PLC/AMR/host systems).

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years professional development experience in an object-oriented language, or equivalent experience in a software engineering capacity.
• Experience leading developers or serving in a technical lead role.
• Ability to gather and translate customer requirements into solution architecture.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and ownership mindset.
• Professional software development in C#/.NET.
• Experience with WPF/MVVM and/or building UI applications in .NET.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and/or service integrations.
• Experience with SQL Server (data modeling + stored procedures).
• Agile leadership (sprint planning, backlog management, task estimation).
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops (Repos/Boards/Pipelines).
• Experience with warehouse automation systems, PLC communication, or industrial operations.

Experience with automation system integrations is not required; training is provided for candidates with strong software fundamentals.

• C#, WPF, MVVM, XAML, WCF/REST, Azure Dev Ops (Boards, Pipelines, Repos, Test Plans), .NET Framework 4.8 and .NET 8, Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server (Standard/Enterprise), Elasticsearch, SSRS, CIP, AMR/PLC interfaces

• Travel up to 25% annually (domestic and international)

Our greatest asset is our people. We have built a team of passionate intralogistics experts who collaborate and partner with distribution and fulfillment operations across North America and worldwide. We believe in providing tailored solutions for every square foot of an operation, and behind these solutions is a carefully selected team that shares our vision, culture, and core values.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. When you join us, you become part of a family that values your growth, well‑being, and contributions. Together, we innovate, solve challenges, and celebrate successes.

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• Company HSA Contribution
• Professional Growth Opportunities

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