Software Engineer

Role Title: Software Engineer

Location: Naperville, IL – locals only, GC or US Citizen

Shift: M-F 8-5pm

Role Type: Direct, full-time, long-term position

Pay: $110-140k, depending on experience

Work Authorization: US Cit, Green Card

Must have:

Keys/notes:

• Industry is a warehouse/material handling automation systems consulting company.
• Need to have previous warehouse/material handling automation experience!!!
• Only US citizens or Green Card Holder, no visa’s/sponsorship

Job Overview

We are looking for a full-stack Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Go, Java and JavaScript along with strong relational database experience. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in architecting and building the next generation of our automation software. You’ll work alongside a team of talented engineers and project managers to deliver scalable, high-performance systems that drive real-world impact. Experience with cloud platforms and warehouse automation is a plus.

Location: Near Naperville, IL

Travel: 25-30%

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and applications using Go and Java.

· Design and develop user-facing web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript and modern web application frameworks.

· Build and optimize relational database schemas, queries, and stored procedures for performance and scalability.

· Collaborate with delivery managers and other engineers to define technical requirements and deliver solutions.

· Communicate with customer project teams, to exchange technical information, to provide systems training, and to gather additional customer requirements

· Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.

· Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems to ensure reliability and performance.

· Provide technical support for automation projects, including those engineered by others, during and outside of normal business hours.

· Install and test automation software, both at customer sites and remotely

· Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

· Stay updated on emerging technologies and propose improvements to existing systems and processes.

· (If applicable) Contribute to cloud-based solutions and warehouse automation initiatives, leveraging relevant experience.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· 5 years of professional software development experience.

· Proficiency in Go, Java, JavaScript and TypeScript with demonstrable expertise in building production-grade applications.

· Experience with modern web application frameworks such as React or Angular.

· Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle), including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.

· Working knowledge of Linux operating systems and basic networking.

· Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, algorithms, and system design.

· Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

· Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Self-motivated and directed

· Strong time-management and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

· Familiarity with warehouse automation systems, robotics, or related technologies.

· Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

· Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

· Experience with non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is a bonus.

Benefits:

· Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· 401K Retirement savings plans with company contribution

· Paid time off

· Performance/Company profit end of year bonus

· Company Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability