Lead Software Engineer

Reference: 13383401_1777044925

A leading provider of warehouse automation and intralogistics software solutions is seeking a Lead Software Developer to drive the design and delivery of complex automation projects.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining technical leadership, solution architecture, and customer-facing delivery, working on a proprietary warehouse execution and control platform used in highly automated distribution environments.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Owning technical design and architecture for customer implementations
  • Translating business requirements into scalable software solutions and delivery plans
  • Leading and mentoring development teams, including code reviews and design decisions
  • Acting as the technical point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders
  • Driving full project lifecycle delivery (requirements → development → deployment)
  • Resolving complex issues related to performance, reliability, and automation systems

Hands-On Technical Work

  • Developing applications using C#/.NET (Framework & modern .NET)
  • Building UI solutions with WPF / MVVM
  • Designing and optimizing SQL Server databases, queries, and stored procedures
  • Developing REST APIs and service integrations
  • Integrating software with warehouse automation systems (WCS/WES), PLCs, AMRs, and host systems

Tech Environment

  • C#, .NET (4.8 / .NET 8)
  • WPF, MVVM, XAML
  • SQL Server
  • Azure DevOps (Boards, Pipelines, Repos)
  • REST / service-based architectures
  • Industrial system interfaces (PLC, AMR, etc.)

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in software development (object-oriented languages)
  • Strong background in C#/.NET development
  • Experience in a technical lead or senior engineering role
  • Ability to translate customer requirements into solution architecture
  • Experience with Agile delivery and tools like Azure DevOps
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience with warehouse automation, WMS/WCS/WES, or industrial systems
  • Exposure to PLC communication or robotics integration
  • Background in high-availability or performance-critical systems

Additional Info

  • Fully remote role (aligned to US time zones)
  • ~25% travel (domestic/international)
  • Opportunity to shape software used in large-scale automated warehouses
  • Strong influence on technical direction and product evolution

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with leadership in a fast-growing automation space.


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$110,000.00 - $150,000.00
Per annum
USD110000 - USD150000 per annum

United States of America

Permanent

Added 24/04/2026
Reference: 13383401_1777044925

Lead Software Engineer

United States of America
Permanent

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