Sr. Manufacturing Software Engineer (Manhattan ACTIVE)
Position Summary
The Senior Software Engineer will spearhead the development of software solutions in logistics. This position will play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction of projects and ensuring the overall success of software development initiatives within the organization.
Core Functions
Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Lead cross-functional and international teams.
Collaborate with Executive Leadership Team (ELT), product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver cohesive and successful software solutions.
Analyze and solve complex technical problems, making decisions that align with project goals and organizational objectives.
Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable system requirements to code, often taking a lead role in implementing critical components.
Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge sharing among the team.
Effectively manage time and priorities, contributing to project planning, estimation, and successful delivery.
Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and productive development environment.
Implement and advocate for effective testing strategies, ensuring software reliability through unit testing, integration testing, and other quality assurance measures.
Create and maintain technical documentation, making the codebase understandable and accessible for the team.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree related to information technology, management information systems, and/or supply chain management required; master’s degree preferred.
9+ years of experience in IT supporting manufacturing operations required.
Experience with Manhattan Active required.
Architecture & Design: Experience translating business requirements into scalable, cloud-native designs aligned with MAWM’s microservices architecture.
SCI reporting Skills to interpret warehouse performance metrics and operational data for decision-making.
Warehouse process knowledge.
Ability to collaborate effectively across IT and operations.
Adding training and change management skills.
Process Understanding: Deep knowledge of warehouse workflows such as receiving, put-away, wave planning, picking, and shipping to identify optimization opportunities.
Testing & Debugging: Unit testing, troubleshooting complex defects, and resolving critical issues in MAWM environment.
Preferred Skills
Certifications in APICS, ACSM, Six Sigma preferred.
ProActive framework.
Experience in SCI/LM/Slotting.
Experience in Python Programming.
Integration and API expertise - NetSuite, eShipping, JDE, other.
Performance Tuning: Ability to analyze and improve system performance for efficiency gains.
Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge
Proficiency in English required; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Skilled in system design, engineering, system integration, testing, deployment, and support.
Skilled in software configuration, programming, database query languages.
Ability to understand complex processes and system configurations.
Ability to simplify analysis, solutions, and communications.
Ability to provide instructions and directions for large teams to execute.
Ability to contribute to executive leadership team communications.
Knowledge of distribution and transportation processes.
Knowledge of distribution & transportation technologies.
Knowledge of best practices.
Knowledge of modern technologies.
Travel
Up to 25% travel will be required.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start).
Perks
Wellbeing days and parental leave.
Educational reimbursement.
Referral bonuses.
Exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products.
Company Culture
RealTruck is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive. We believe in creating a culture that fosters teamwork, innovation, and growth. Our commitment to our people is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development opportunities.