Description
Role: Lead Software Developer
Department: Automation
Location: Erlanger, KY, Atlanta, GA or Westfield, IN, Remote (Eastern or Central Time Zone)
The Lead Software Developer is a senior-level technical and delivery role responsible for leading implementations from requirements through deployment. This includes solution architecture, technical leadership of a project team, customer-facing design decisions, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the software solution meets performance, reliability, and operational requirements in high-automation warehouse environments.
This role directly influences the evolution of Invar’s in-house Warehouse System, a software platform used to control and optimize warehouse operations. Invar is now part of Storage Solutions, and this role sits within Storage Solutions while remaining deeply focused on Invar’s products, technology, and customer projects.
Success in this role is demonstrated through consistent delivery of project milestones, strong technical decision-making, and leadership that elevates both customer outcomes and the development team.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Leadership
- 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.
Project Team Leadership
- Coordinate sprint planning, resource assignments, and delivery milestones in Azure DevOps.
- 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.
Hands on Development
- 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)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- 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 DevOps (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.
TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES
- C#, WPF, MVVM, XAML, WCF/REST Azure DevOps (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
WORK CONDITIONS
- Travel up to 25% annually (domestic and international)
Why work for Storage Solutions - A Jungheinrich Company?
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.
Additional Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vison Benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• Company HSA Contribution
• Professional Growth Opportunities
Skills Required
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years professional development experience in an object-oriented language
- Experience leading developers or serving in a technical lead role
- Professional software development in C#/.NET
- Experience with .NET Framework 4.8 and .NET 8
- Experience with WPF/MVVM and/or building UI applications in .NET
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and/or service integrations (WCF/REST)
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server (data modeling and stored procedures)
- Agile leadership experience (sprint planning, backlog management, task estimation)
- Experience with Azure DevOps (Repos, Boards, Pipelines, Test Plans)
- Ability to gather and translate customer requirements into solution architecture
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and ownership mindset
- Experience with warehouse automation systems, PLC communication, or industrial operations
- Familiarity with Visual Studio, Elasticsearch, SSRS, CIP, AMR/PLC interfaces
What We Do
Founded in 1978, Storage Solutions has become the nation's leading provider of industrial storage and material handling equipment. Our company provides customers with turn-key solutions to material handling needs. Specializing in buying and selling new and used equipment, our experienced sales representatives are constantly working to find the solutions to best fit our customers individual needs. With a 330,000 sq. ft. warehouse, all new and used materials are stored inside and away from the elements, insuring that the integrity of our products is maintained. With a wide-range of capabilities and solutions, jobs of all sizes are a possibility. We have completed jobs where warehouse sizes have ranged from 2,000 sq. ft. to over two million. Our crews have installed equipment in 38 U.S. states, as well as in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. From warehouse designs and re-configurations, to sales of new and used equipment, professional installation and our buy back program- Storage Solutions offers a wide range of products and services. Contact our team today and let us help with any of your warehouse needs at 317-668-1407.
