6-month contract to permanent | Hybrid / Position is based in Cincinnati, OH
Do you want to build software that controls real-world warehouse automation (WES/WCS)? Are you excited to own customer-facing features end-to-end—from requirements through production rollout? Do you want to modernize and scale a platform using Java, Spring-based microservices, and RESTful APIs? If so, then this role is for you!
KPI is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Group on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis. You’ll help design, develop, and evolve our Warehouse Execution and Control Systems (WES/WCS), software that serves as the central nervous system for advanced materials-handling environments.
This role is a great fit for a senior engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and working directly with customers on real-world automation solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and customize KPI’s Warehouse Execution and Control System (WES/WCS) for new and existing customers.
- Collaborate with internal teams on analysis, architecture, development, and testing of software solutions.
- Work directly with customers to gather requirements and implement tailored system customizations.
- Participate in the evolution of software architecture, tools, and frameworks working with technologies such as Java, Angular, Spring/Spring-based microservices, MS SQL Server, RESTful APIs, and JDBC/iBatis/Stored Procedures.
- Support system configuration, solution analysis, and occasional end-user training at client sites (approximately 25% travel).
- Communicate effectively across engineering, product, and stakeholder teams.
- Develop deep expertise in materials handling automation and warehouse technologies.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5-7 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong experience with Java, Angular, and SQL (or similar tech stacks).
- Proven expertise writing and maintaining complex SQL queries.
- Experience developing resilient Springbased microservices.
- Solid understanding of API design for clientserver applications, including RESTful APIs.
- Proactive mindset around best practices, security, and modern development approaches.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Why Join KPI Solutions?
- High ownership, high impact: you’ll set standards and build the platform other engineers ship on.
- Modernization work: containerization, automation, observability, and security improvements that matter in production.
- Cross-regional collaboration: partner closely with our EMEA DevOps teammate to build repeatable operations.
- Hybrid flexibility: onsite Mon-Wed, remote Thu-Fri.
Ready to Apply?
Apply if you’re excited to own automation, reliability, and secure delivery—and to turn POCs into production improvements.
KPI Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/M/F/D/V).
No third‑party applications, please.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years of professional software development experience
- Strong experience with Java, Angular, and SQL
- Proven expertise writing and maintaining complex SQL queries
- Experience developing resilient Spring-based microservices
- Solid understanding of API design for client-server applications, including RESTful APIs
- Proactive mindset around best practices, security, and modern development approaches
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
What We Do
Since 2003, Clark Schaefer Consulting has been providing superior accounting, control and technology/cybersecurity services to the business community. The Firm has an established reputation for delivering outstanding and customizes solutions for a reasonable cost. Integrity, quality, respect, and innovation are all values that we deliver to our clients, and are therefore traits found in our employees. Subsequently, as a Firm, Clark Schaefer Business Advisors provide elite, next-level services to the largest and fastest growing companies within the marketplace. Dedicated to our client's success, we specialize in customizing scalable solutions and deliver superior results. While our reputation and history may open doors, it is our holistic approach and exceptional service that ensures we are invited back.
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