[Remote] Sr. Software Engineer, Supply Chain Warehouse Execution System (Remote) The Home Depot

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ExecutivePlacements.com is working with The Home Depot to find a Sr. Software Engineer who will design, build, and improve custom warehouse execution systems. The role involves leading development initiatives that optimize automation and efficiency in supply chain operations, collaborating with a diverse team to enhance technical capabilities and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software, with a clear understanding of the value the software is to provide; takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm; consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; develops test suites (functional, destructive, etc) to enable success, rapid deployment of code to production; takes a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens.
• Learns through successful and failed experiments when tackling new problems; actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful; works with the Product Team to ensure user stories are valuable, developer ready, easy to understand and testable; delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands; relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Helps grow junior engineers by providing guidance on modern software development frameworks and leading technical discussions.

Skills

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• 2-4 years of focused experience architecting and developing software for supply chain operations, warehouse execution systems (WES), or fulfillment center technology preferably involving large-scale, automated distribution environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with warehouse robotics, automation technologies, and conveyor system integration, including hands-on development and support of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Proven track record in designing, building, and maintaining custom warehouse execution systems from the ground up, optimizing workflow, material handling, and order fulfillment within high-volume, automated facilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, with practical experience deploying robust solutions that interface directly with industrial automation hardware, sensors, and control systems.
• Supply chain background and understanding of distribution center processes, including hands-on collaboration with operations, engineering, and automation teams.
• Experience implementing and integrating automation technologies iteratively such as robotics, conveyor controls, and warehouse IoT using modern design patterns and scalable cloud architectures.
• Solid foundation in front-end development using HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript/Typescript frameworks, paired with competency in object-oriented programming languages (Java strongly preferred).
• Thorough understanding of database design and management, including relational and NoSQL solutions supporting real-time warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, cloud platforms, and software delivery automation for mission-critical warehouse environments.
• Practical experience with security frameworks to ensure rigorous authorization and authentication for users, devices, and integrated systems across fulfillment processes.
• Proven history in creating, executing, and automating unit, functional, destructive, and performance testing, especially for systems interacting with physical automation equipment.
• Proficiency with modern debugging and root cause analysis, particularly resolving warehouse systems issues affecting production.
• Strong version control habits (e.g., Git), with a bias toward team-driven, agile development and supporting distributed engineering collaboration.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• 401K
• ESPP
• Paid time off
• Success sharing bonus

Company Overview

• Online recruitment It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, ZAF, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://executiveplacements.com.

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