Software Engineer III

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. They are seeking a Software Engineer III to lead the development of automated solutions for the materials handling industry, focusing on back-end software development and integration with innovative technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, and document software applications for distribution center automation projects
• Integrate software with hardware components and ERP systems
• Support project and controls teams who install the software at customer locations
• Assist client support teams who monitor software performance at customer locations
• Participate in R&D projects for new product development
• Write technical documentation to support project activities including functional specifications, interface specifications, and user documentation
• Collaborate with management and engineering teams to plan and execute projects
• Manage and complete projects on a deadline
• Communicate with customers about technical and business needs
• Identify gaps in technical specifications and capabilities
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Solve highly complex issues either independently or collaboratively
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Level 1 & 2 software engineers

Requirements:

• Proven experience developing complex software solutions
• Excellent testing and troubleshooting skills
• Configuration and implementation of business rules, controls, and event handlers
• Experience with controls and hardware devices such as PLC's and IPC's
• Communications with client ERP and WMS systems
• Database design and configuration with SQL variations such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL
• Understanding of graphical user interface and HMI systems
• Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of experience or Master's degree and 3-6 years of experience
• Deep experience in back-end development
• Understanding of Event Driven Architecture
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Scripting languages such as Python, Ruby or Perl
• Experience developing in C#. Java, C++ are a plus
• Experience working with React, Angular and/or GraphQL
• Basic understanding of DevOps, QA and Front-end development
• Full-stack experience is a plus
• Knowledge of MQTT, Apache/Kafka and/or NATS is a plus
• Experience with PLCs, photo-eyes, barcode scanners, and other conveyor-related controls is a plus
• Experience in the design, implementation, and utilization of warehouse management software
• Experience with 5 and 6 axis articulated robots
• Experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV's) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR's)