Senior Manager (m/f/d) Software Development
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We are seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead the development and delivery of cutting-edge warehouse automation systems. This role blends strong technical leadership around development, testing and architectural expertise to guide a team of engineers in building robust, scalable, and high performance software for automated warehousing solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers in the design, development, and delivery of warehouse automation solutions.
Serve as a technical authority in software development efforts with Java EE, C#, Python, and other development languages along with architectural design decisions.
Review designs and team solutions to ensure architecture principles are followed and the platform is modular, scalable, and high-availability.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliverables.
Balance technical leadership with hands-on support for the teams delivery responsibilities.
Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle for all SDLC activities, including planning, estimation, and alignment with business objectives and timelines.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI/ML and agentic platforms and tools where applicable.
Participate in strategic planning and roadmap creation for automation software initiatives.
Drive Agile methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming in coordination with product owners and solution architects.
Foster a high-performance engineering culture through mentoring, coaching, and career development, promoting accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
Establish and monitor KPIs to track project health, team productivity, and software quality.
Champion best practices in software development including CI/CD, automated testing, code quality, security, and documentation.
Ensure compliance for team and architectures to support ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR and any certifications established for logistics data security.
Application Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
Proven experience in Java, C#, Python, or other development languages with Spring framework and designing RESTful microservices or components.
Solid understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-native services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong background in Agile methodologies with practical experience managing multiple software projects.
Strong background in DevOps tools and practices including containerization (Docker and Kubernetes) for cloud-native deployments.
Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
Additional Skills a Plus
Experience in Warehouse automation, WMS, industrial control systems, or robotics software.
Familiarity with AI-driven tools for warehouse efficiency, fault prediction, and logistics optimizations.
Familiarity or practical experience with agentic AI platforms (e.g. GitHub Copilot, AI pair programmers) and tools to accelerate software development.
Hands-on experience with real-time warehouse control systems (WMS, WES, SCADA, PLCs, or other platforms).
Our promise to you
Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game-changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots and excited by worldwide opportunities. Be part of the OneSwisslog team spirit.
About Swisslog
Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that reimagine the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the worlds largest and most exciting brands. We’re implementing smart and innovative approaches, including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that transform the supply chain.
Join our journey. If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application!
Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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