Senior Software Developer/Engineer

KPI Solutions•Sharonville, OH

About The Position

Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI) is a systems integrator formed in July 2021 by the combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration, and QC Software, backed by private equity firm Ares Management. KPI focuses on integrating leading technologies in material handling equipment and information systems with proven design and operational strategies to enhance customer operations. Their expert team combines scalable material handling systems, innovative software, and custom automation engineering to deliver unique solutions that position companies as industry leaders across various segments. KPI is equipment-agnostic, incorporating technologies like mobile robots, ASRS, AGVs, goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. With approximately 300 FTEs and $150m in revenue, KPI anticipates significant growth through organic and acquisitive activities. This position is for a highly skilled Senior Java Spring Boot Developer to join the development organization. The role involves building and integrating Java-based microservices within a modern enterprise architecture that includes Angular, SQL, and noSQL components. A key responsibility will be developing connectors for third-party controls vendors to ensure seamless communication between KPI's Warehouse Execution System (WES) and vendor-specific Warehouse Control Systems (WCS). The developer will participate in Program Increment (PI) planning and execution, collaborating with architects, product owners, QA, and other development teams. A strong understanding of microservices patterns, UI integration, and base frameworks is essential for developing connectors that align with the broader product vision.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field, equivalent experience considered
5+ years of professional software development experience in Java or similar tech stack.
5+ years of hands-on development with Spring Boot and related Spring projects or similar tech stack.
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, messaging patterns (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar), and microservices architecture or similar tech stack.
Experience with integration and connector development to external/vendor systems.
Familiarity with Agile / SAFe methodologies, including participation in PI planning.
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and test automation frameworks.
Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes or other containerization/orchestration platforms.
Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently and within teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in warehouse automation, controls integration, or logistics software.
Familiarity with Camunda, orchestration engines, or workflow-driven architectures.
Exposure to front-end integration (React, Angular, or Vue) to understand connector impact on UI.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Spring Boot-based connectors that interface with controls vendor systems.
Ensure connectors integrate seamlessly into the overall microservices ecosystem, supporting scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
Collaborate with architects and other developers to align connector implementation with enterprise frameworks, coding standards, and best practices.
Participate in Agile ceremonies within the PI (planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
Write clean, testable, and efficient code, with an emphasis on maintainability and adherence to architectural guidance.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system integration, performance, and interoperability.
Contribute to technical documentation for connector services and integration points.
Work closely with QA engineers to ensure robust unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Stay current with emerging technologies and practices relevant to Spring Boot, Java, and microservices development.