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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 across over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented intralogistics industry, are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of 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.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The Software Developer II 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 II will work the Commissioning group to ensure successful delivery of the solution. The Software Developer II will work within a development team. 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 II will provide third-level support.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Creation of suitable software designs, architectures, and module test plans within the framework of the specified technologies
• Strong consideration of customer requests when finding and implementing solutions as part of the requirement.
• 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
• Provide 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)
  • to evaluate the developments made during and after the integration and to incorporate knowledge in subsequent projects

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, or equivalent experience
• Experience equivalent to 3-5 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
• Possesses technical and logistical skills to be able to start up a warehouse independently
• Knowledge of 2 or more programming languages is a prerequisite for all developers (including: C / C ++, Java, C #, SQL and PL / SQL, script languages)
• Familiarity with standard IT tools used in professional software development environments such as tools for issue tracking, source control, and IDE
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of the estimation methods established in the department for cost estimation in software development

Working Conditions and Environment:

• 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 all times
• Physical requirements: Sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• 2 remote days per week
• Half day Fridays
• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”