Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop software programs and interfaces between automation products and client software ecosystems, ensuring high-quality integration standards
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Software Integration team, supporting technical training, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyse client software requirements and architecture to provide effective technical solutions and recommendations
• Create software development specifications and functional analysis documentation
• Support developers with product knowledge, design guidance, technical methodology, and code quality reviews
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, commissioning, and operational teams to ensure seamless integration
• Review functional analysis and support quality throughout project development phases
• Assist with software feature handover to operational teams and provide customer‑site support when required
• Identify and recommend improvements to software integration processes and department roadmaps
• Represent company values and contribute positively to a collaborative, innovative culture

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, software integration, or a similar technical role, ideally within warehouse automation, logistics, fulfilment, or industrial technology
• Strong understanding of WMS, WCS, and WES software environments, particularly WMS integrations
• Experience with SQL, JavaScript, NodeJS, and web development technologies
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant technical discipline
• Experience leading software integration projects from concept through delivery
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including automated regression testing and unit testing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Confidence in making decisions, managing challenges, and handling difficult conversations with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as required

• Work on cutting‑edge automation technology used by global warehouse operations
• Join an innovative company where your work moves from concept through to real‑world production environments
• Collaborate with talented engineers and specialists in a highly supportive, knowledge‑sharing culture
• Play a key role in shaping software integration standards and future technology solutions
• Enjoy a role with significant technical ownership, customer interaction, and career growth opportunities

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.