Software Developer, Software Engineer, DevOps

Who We Are

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

The Software Developer I will work within the solution design requirements from the Software Solution Engineering group to develop functioning software solutions that meet these requirements. The Software Developer I will work the Commissioning group to ensure successful delivery of the solution. The Software Developer I will work within a development team following the technical guidance of the team’s lead developer.

Projects may span across the range of Knapp software product offerings and may include the development of new software products. In addition to software development, the Software Developer I will provide third-level support.

• Clarification of development requirements with the Lead Software Developer
• Understands the logistical requirements and creates high-quality and functioning software solutions to meet these requirements
• Implementation of suitable software designs and module test plans within the framework of the specified technologies
• Implementation of the defined solution within the required time and schedule
• Ensure the quality of the software solution through integration and sufficient testing against the requirements
• High-quality documentation of your own software solutions and performed tests
• Regular re-evaluation of the development efforts for own software solutions
• Providing technical information regarding your own software solutions
• Support and advice for software solution engineering, quality assurance, commissioning, project management, service center, and technical editors
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues and have a willingness to mentor
• Provide remote, and at times, onsite support, for testing during initial onsite commissioning
• Provide third-level hotline support for software solutions
• Notify project lead developer and direct supervisor when experiencing difficulties or delays
• Active participation in process improvements in the software development department
• Feedback to superiors when there is a need for improvement in the process
• Feedback to superiors when training is required
• Willingness to travel (approx. 4 weeks per year - not contiguous)
• Evaluate the developments made during and after the integration and to incorporate knowledge in subsequent projects

• Experience equivalent to 0-3 years in professional software development
• Ability to understand and implement warehouse logistics processes and solutions
• Ability to obtain strong knowledge and understanding of Knapp products and their underlying architecture
• Knowledge of 1 or more programming languages is a prerequisite for all developers (including: C / C ++, Java, C #, SQL and PL / SQL, script languages)
• Knowledge of current software technologies, development methods, and paradigms
• Ability to process and pass-on complex technical information both in writing and orally
• English spoken and written. German spoken and written preferred, but not required

• Overtime (occasional) as required by work.
• Travel is required, up to 10%
• Ability to travel by air domestically (US) and internationally (primarily Austria, other parts of Europe, and Canada)
• Authorization to work in the U.S
• Passport or ability to obtain passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at…