Senior Software Engineer – Warehouse Automation

KION Group

. Lead the design, development, and deployment of software applications for material handling systems .

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • Missouri, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudJavaScriptLinuxOraclePostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and deployment of software applications for material handling systems
Architect scalable, high-performance software solutions that integrate with warehouse control systems (WCS), warehouse integration systems (WIS), and warehouse management systems (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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a 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)
Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package provided
Opportunities for leadership and career growth
Some travel may be required depending on project needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++JavaScriptLinuxsoftware architecturedesign patternsAgileScrumdatabase designcloud computing

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillstroubleshootingverbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationtechnical leadershipmentorshipcode reviewbest practices

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Software Engineering