Dematic Software Application Engineering has a great chance to lead a group of Software Engineers in the modernization and upgrades department who apply Dematic Software for Customer Projects which constitutes Specifications, Builds, Development, Integration, Site Testing, & Support.
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $141,000 - $216,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
What You Will Do In This Role:
- Lead and develop a team of software engineers responsible for implementing software solutions for customer projects in warehouse automation and supply chain environments.
- Ensure project delivery aligns with committed schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
- Partner closely with project management, product management, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Lead all aspects of software build, development, integration, testing, standards, and sustained deployment for automation systems.
- Monitor project progress, handle risks, and remove blockers to keep projects on track.
- Identify and propose product sustainment projects and efforts.
- Establish engineering guidelines, development standards, and quality assurance processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in development workflows, automation, and delivery efficiency.
- Support estimation, planning, and resource allocation for multiple concurrent customer projects.
- Coach, mentor, and develop engineers while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation.
- Participate in technical architecture discussions and ensure scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to standardize tools, frameworks, and development practices.
- Support partner concerns and critical project issues when vital.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or management role.
- Experience delivering sophisticated software systems in project‑driven environments.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and system integration.
- Consistent track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
- Experience leading multi-functional teams and running multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Excellent communication and customer leadership skills.
- Experience with automation systems, warehouse control systems (WCS), warehouse management systems (WMS), or industrial software is helpful.
- Familiarity with modern programming languages, distributed systems, and enterprise software architectures.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse automation industries.
- Knowledge of real-time control systems, material handling systems, or robotics software.
- Experience working in global engineering organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a focus on execution and delivery.
Leadership Expectations
- Drive accountability for delivering high‑quality software on time and within budget.
- Build and develop high‑performing engineering teams.
- Develop a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and operational excellence.
- Balance technical leadership with strong execution and delivery focus.
