Senior Software Developer - Automation Tech

Position Summary

The Senior Software Developer Automation Tech is responsible for the end-to-end architecture development integration and ongoing support of frontend backend and full-stack solutions that enable automation warehouse management and supply chain innovation across FFF Enterprises and Nufactor. This position plays a critical role in ensuring interoperability between enterprise platforms such as SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) robotics systems and material-handling automation technologies used in both distribution and pharmacy fulfillment Senior Developer preferably brings a balanced combination of deep software engineering capability practical experience in automation environments and adaptability to work across both information technology and operational technology landscapes.

The Senior Developer champions modern engineering practices including Agile methodologies (XP Test-First design CI/CD) secure coding and DevOps pipelines to deliver scalable resilient and compliant addition to technical execution this position provides systems analysis technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align solutions with business priorities. The Senior Developer ensures delivery of secure high-performance applications that increase operational efficiency maintain data integrity and support long-term enterprise growth strategies.

Essential Functions and Duties

Software Development & Full-Stack Engineering:

• Design develop and maintain backend applications APIs and microservices using Go (Golang) as the primary language with supplemental development in Python C# and Java to support integration and interoperability.
• Build optimize and maintain relational databases (SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL) ensuring high availability scalability and data integrity across mission-critical systems.
• Develop and support front-end components (HTML CSS JavaScript) where needed to enable full-stack functionality and user-friendly interfaces.
• Engineer and deliver edge and cloud-based applications that interface with automation technologies robotics platforms pharmacy fulfillment and distribution systems to support end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Apply software engineering best practices including modular design code reviews automated testing and documentation to ensure reliability maintainability and compliance.

Systems Analysis & Integration:

• Conduct in-depth systems analysis requirements gathering and programming to design adapt and support automation and enterprise platforms ensuring alignment with operational workflows and business objectives.
• Architect and implement integrations between SAP EWM/WMS and industrial automation technologies (PLCs robotics IoT devices) leveraging industry-standard protocols such as CIP MQTT and Modbus to enable seamless data exchange and real-time decision-making.
• Develop interface specifications technical documentation and integration test plans to validate system interoperability and performance under production conditions.
• Collaborate closely with operations IT and supply chain stakeholders to streamline end-to-end fulfillment processes reduce manual touchpoints and increase system efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership during integration projects identifying risks recommending solutions and ensuring timely and successful deployments.

Agile Development & DevOps:

• Champion Agile software development methodologies including Extreme Programming (XP) Test-First design pair programming and iterative delivery practices ensuring rapid high-quality releases that align with business priorities.
• Design implement and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins GitLab CI and Azure DevOps to automate builds testing and deployments across hybrid environments (on-premises edge computing and serverless cloud).
• Manage deployments and runtime environments across Linux/Ubuntu/Windows servers containerized platforms (Docker Kubernetes) and multi-cloud infrastructures (AWS Azure GCP) ensuring scalability reliability and cost efficiency.
• Establish automated monitoring logging and alerting within DevOps workflows to detect issues early and enable proactive remediation.
• Drive a culture of DevOps excellence by promoting continuous integration continuous delivery infrastructure as code (IaC) and collaborative ownership of system stability between development and operations Agile methodologies including XP Test-First and iterative delivery practices.

Architecture Security & Process Improvement:

• Define and document system architectures integration boundaries and technology roadmaps to ensure scalability fault tolerance and high availability across automation and enterprise platforms.
• Apply secure coding practices and embed security by design principles into all development efforts including encryption identity and access management and adherence to OWASP Top 10 standards.
• Design and maintain automated test suites (unit integration regression performance and security) to validate system functionality resiliency and compliance under real-world operating conditions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows identifying inefficiencies and recommending optimized approaches that reduce complexity increase maintainability and improve time-to-market.
• Research evaluate and pilot emerging technologiesincluding edge computing robotics frameworks and AI/ML-driven automationand provide data-driven recommendations for adoption aligned with business strategy.
• Establish observability frameworks and practices using tools such as Prometheus Grafana and ELK/EFK enabling proactive monitoring root cause analysis and predictive system reliability improvements.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with product owners business analysts and operational leaders to translate complex business requirements into scalable secure and sustainable technical designs that align with organizational goals.
• Deliver clear risk and impact assessments propose solution alternatives and present trade-offs to guide informed business and technology decisions at both tactical and strategic levels.
• Act as a primary liaison across IT Operations Supply Chain and external vendors ensuring alignment of automation initiatives with enterprise priorities regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops design reviews and post-implementation debriefs to build consensus share lessons learned and continuously improve solution delivery.
• Influence decision-making by providing technical expertise in executive-level discussions helping shape the direction of supply chain automation and digital transformation efforts.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing:

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers by providing structured code reviews architectural guidance and individualized career coaching that fosters professional growth and technical excellence.
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiativesincluding technical deep-dives architecture reviews and postmortemsto institutionalize best practices capture lessons learned and raise the overall engineering maturity of the organization.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of reusable frameworks internal libraries and coding standards that improve development efficiency consistency and long-term maintainability.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning by curating resources introducing emerging tools and practices and encouraging experimentation within safe structured environments.
• Act as a role model for collaborative problem-solving and cross-functional knowledge exchange ensuring expertise is disseminated beyond the immediate development team.

Implementation Rollout & Support:

• Support system implementations by traveling to company sites to oversee installation commissioning and stabilization activities ensuring solutions are deployed on schedule and meet performance expectations.
• Provide rotating on-call coverage for mission-critical systems maintaining high availability and rapid response during peak distribution and fulfillment cycles.
• Diagnose triage and resolve production incidents in real time; conduct root-cause analysis document findings and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with operations and IT teams during rollout phases to validate system performance optimize configurations and train end users on new processes and tools.
• Establish post-implementation monitoring and feedback loops to measure effectiveness capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for future deployments.

General Responsibilities:

• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures Federal and State regulations and laws.
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance.
• Understand and internalize the Companys purpose.
• Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress timetables and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name title or other respectful identifier and respect the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.
• Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury safety hazard or program violation.
• Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Knowledge Skills and Experience

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or related field (e.g. Mechatronics with software emphasis)or at least seven (7) years of progressive software development experience in backend and automation domains in lieu of a degree. Progressive experience must demonstrate increasing responsibility in backend development automation integration and enterprise systems.

Required Knowledge:

• Programming: Go SQL with working knowledge of Python and scripting languages.
• Systems: Linux/Ubuntu and Windows; heterogeneous environment support.
• Cloud/Infrastructure: AWS Azure or GCP; hybrid on-prem edge computing and serverless models.
• DevOps: CI/CD Git containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
• Enterprise Integration: SAP EWM/WMS APIs RFCs and IDocs.
• Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP RESTful APIs and message queues (e.g. RabbitMQ Kafka).
• Security: Knowledge of secure coding practices encryption and authentication/authorization frameworks (OAuth SAML).

Preferred Knowledge:

• Robotics PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) IoT frameworks.
• Data streaming platforms (Kafka MQTT).
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus Grafana ELK/EFK).
• Agile collaboration tools (JIRA Confluence).

Required Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years backend development and systems integration experience including SAP EWM/WMS and automation. Or seven (7) years backend development with automation/PLC/robotics integration and enterprise interfacesin lieu of a degree.
• Experience must include leading or significantly contributing to multi-site system rollouts or automation implementations.
• Willingness to provide rotating on-call support.

Preferred Experience:

• Ten (10) years progressive backend development with at least five (5) years in automation-intensive industries (distribution manufacturing or life sciences).
• Project management software experience.
• Demonstrated success leading SAP-integrated automation rollouts.

Required Skills:

• Proficient problem-solving and root-cause analysis in distributed systems.
• Effective communication and technical documentation.
• Ability to prioritize manage multiple demands and work independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to mentor and influence across teams without direct authority.
• Leadership in Agile/DevOps environments.

Required Professional Certification:

• No

Preferred Professional Certification:

• AWS/Azure Developer or Architect certification.
• SAP EWM certification.
• PLC/Robotics vendor certifications (Rockwell Siemens).

Physical requirements

Vision hearing speech movements requiring the use of wrists hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position as scheduled. The employee must be able to travel occasionally. The employee occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Must be able to travel as required by business needs including regular site visits and occasional extended assignments during system implementations. Travel requirements may vary in frequency and duration including short-term periods of more intensive travel. Travel is shared across the team to balance workload. Working conditions primarily include a normal office setting with occasional time in warehouse or distribution environments during implementations.

Mental Demands

Learning thinking concentration and the ability to work under pressure particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions. Must also adapt quickly to shifting priorities maintain focus in high-stakes implementation environments and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Direct Reports

No

EEO Statement

FF Enterprises and Nufactor are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race color religion national origin physical or mental disability gender age (40 years and over) qualified veteran and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.