Software Developer I

WHO WE ARE

At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.

We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com..

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

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.

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
• 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)
  • to evaluate the developments made during and after the integration and to incorporate knowledge in subsequent projects

WHAT YOU HAVE

• 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

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime 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.”