Java Software Engineer

Dematic

Grand Rapids, MI · Atlanta, GA · Milwaukee, WI · Plano, TXunknown$82,000–$166,000Posted Oct 26, 2026

About the role

Are you a passionate, talented software junky ready to tackle some of the largest supply chain challenges in the world? Are you looking to join a world class team that creates innovative software solutions to get products to your front door at blazing speed? If so, we’re looking for you! As a software engineer at Dematic, you will tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding logistics projects in the world. You will work alongside other best-in-class professionals to implement large, complex integrated business solutions for some of the world’s leading brands!

Sound like you? Come join us and get ready to make a difference!

We offer:

What We Offer:

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Learn More Here:

https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $82,000 - $166,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Skilled software developer to create software application functionality and configuration using commercial development tools and applications based on customer and / or project performance, design, and testing requirements.

What You Will do in This Role:

Create elegant solutions for some of the most complex material handling and logistics projects in the world.

Deliver large, impactful, and meaningful enterprise projects while working in a small, nimble, and flexible start-up environment.

Collaborate with highly cross-functional, Agile teams to build out new customer features and functionality.

Develop high-quality code and unit tests.

Play a critical role in system design, architecture, and execution.

Works independently and within a team with little required coaching.

Coaches and mentors lesser experienced developers.

Supports and improve internal processes to make code deployment easier, faster and more consistent.

Ability to break down tasks into work packets.

Collaborate to troubleshoot and solve complex problems across integrated software and mechatronic systems.

Continually improving skill level through certifications and training.

Travel across North America to customer sites to validate system functionality and testing (approximately 20%).

What We are Looking For:

BS - Computer Science (or other Engineering Degree)

5+ Years software development experience.

1+ Years automation or material handling industry experience.

Advanced knowledge in minimum of 2 object-oriented languages, including Java EE

Proficient in at least 1 other language.

Intermediate knowledge of at least 2 operating systems.

2 industry standard certifications.

Location & Authorization: This is a hybrid role requiring proximity to one of our U.S. offices (Grand Rapids, MI; Atlanta, GA, Milwaukee WI, Plano TX). Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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Responsibilities

  • Build software functionality and configuration for customer and project requirements.
  • Develop high-quality code and unit tests for enterprise logistics projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams on customer features and functionality.
  • Contribute to system design, architecture, and execution.
  • Coach and mentor less experienced developers.
  • Improve internal processes for consistent, efficient code deployment.
  • Troubleshoot integrated software and mechatronic systems.
  • Travel to customer sites across North America for system validation and testing, approximately 20%.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another engineering discipline.
  • At least 5 years of software development experience.
  • At least 1 year of automation or material handling industry experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of at least two object-oriented languages, including Java EE.
  • Proficiency in at least one additional language.
  • Intermediate knowledge of at least two operating systems.
  • Two industry-standard certifications.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Career development
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Global opportunities

Skills mentioned

JavaSystem DesignUnit TestingSoftware TestingDebuggingCI/CDAutomationLinuxGitBackend Development

About Dematic

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable. Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains. Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad. KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established: Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments. As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving. You can access our Legal Notice via the link https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Legal-Notice/ and our Privacy Statement here: https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Privacy-Statement/

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H-1B sponsorship history

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