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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** EXOTIC DESIGNS
- **Location:** Atlanta, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Web Development, Node.Js, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lead-software-engineer-warehouse-systems-wms-wcs-wes-exotec-7866485

## About the Role

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders to help us build a truly inclusive environment. If you don't meet every requirement listed below, don't worry-your skills and experiences may still make you a great fit!

 * A solid understanding of various WMS/WCS/WES software, with particular knowledge and experience in WMS integration
 * A minimum of 8+ years of experience in a similar software engineering or software integration role, ideally in the warehousing, fulfillment, logistics or automation space
 * Technical skills in SQL, JavaScript, NodeJS and web development
 * Knowledge of the Agile framework
 * Bachelor's of engineering or another relevant field such as computer science
 * Some experience leading software integration projects from start to finish and a strong understanding of software testing methodology (automated regression testing, unit testing, etc.)
 * Ability to communicate effectively and present information to both a technical and non-technical audience
 * Ability to be decisive and, when needed, have difficult conversations with external partners or internal team members
 * Comfort with mentoring others
 * Willingness to travel up to 30%

## Description

* Develop software programs and interfaces between Exotec products and client software ecosystems, supporting management to deliver the highest-quality software integration standards and achieve team commitments
 * Serve as a subject matter expert transversally for the North American Software Integration team, leading technical training and continuous improvement initiatives
 * Analyze client software needs and architecture and make optimized technical proposals, occasionally participating in the pre-sales phase on particularly complex solutions
 * Write software development specifications as well as functional analysis describing the software operations
 * Support developers on product, process and design, ensuring the application of the software integration team's technical methodology and reviewing code for quality
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, system and commissioning teams to ensure seamless system integration
 * Conduct functional analysis review to ensure quality throughout projects' study phase
 * Support the software team in the proper handover of developed software features to the necessary operational teams
 * Propose improvement ideas for the department roadmap
 * Provide on-site support at the client location as needed
 * Model Exotec's values and champion our culture


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