Sr. Manufacturing Software Engineer (Manhattan ACTIVE)

Sr. Manufacturing Software Engineer (Manhattan ACTIVE) Posted: July 1, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations RDC - DAL: 11975 FM 2932, Forney, TX 75126, USA RDC - ATL: 502 Valentine Industrial Pkwy, Pendergrass, GA 30567, USA The Senior Software Engineer will spearhead the development of software solutions in logistics, shaping technical direction and ensuring success of software initiatives within the organization. This individual will design, implement, integrate, and maintain systems to enhance manufacturing, distribution, finance, and other assigned functions, leading and collaborating with cross‑functional and international teams to drive innovation. Responsibilities Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance. Lead cross‑functional and international teams. Collaborate with Executive Leadership Team, product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver cohesive and successful software solutions. Analyze and solve complex technical problems, making decisions that align with project goals and organizational objectives. Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Write high‑quality, efficient, and maintainable system requirements to code, often taking a lead role in implementing critical components. Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge sharing among the team. Effectively manage time and priorities, contributing to project planning, estimation, and successful delivery. Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and productive development environment. Implement and advocate effective testing strategies, ensuring software reliability through unit testing, integration testing, and other quality assurance measures. Create and maintain technical documentation, making the codebase understandable and accessible for the team. Qualifications & Requirements Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree related to information technology, management information systems, and/or supply chain management required; master’s degree preferred. 9+ years of experience in IT supporting manufacturing operations required. Experience with Manhattan Active required. Architecture & Design: Experience translating business requirements into scalable, cloud‑native designs aligned with MAWM’s microservices architecture. SCI reporting skills to interpret warehouse performance metrics and operational data for decision‑making. Warehouse process knowledge. Ability to collaborate effectively across IT and operations, including training and change‑management skills. Process understanding: Deep knowledge of warehouse workflows such as receiving, put‑away, wave planning, picking, and shipping to identify optimization opportunities. Testing & Debugging: Unit testing, troubleshooting complex defects, and resolving critical issues in MAWM environment. Preferred Skills Certifications in APICS, ACSM, Six Sigma preferred. ProActive framework. Experience in SCI/LM/Slotting. Experience in Python programming. Integration and API expertise – NetSuite, eShipping, JDE, and other. Performance tuning: Ability to analyze and improve system performance for efficiency gains. Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Proficiency in English required; Spanish proficiency is a plus. Skilled in system design, engineering, system integration, testing, deployment, and support. Skilled in software configuration, programming, database query languages. Ability to understand complex processes and system configurations, and simplify analysis, solutions, and communications. Ability to provide instructions and directions for large teams to execute. Ability to contribute to executive leadership team communications. Knowledge of distribution and transportation processes. Knowledge of distribution & transportation technologies. Knowledge of best practices. Knowledge of modern technologies. Travel Up to 25% travel will be required. Competencies Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem‑solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Supervisor Responsibilities Lead: working team member who coordinates, supports, trains, and is a knowledge resource for other team members. No direct reports or supervisory responsibility. Physical Requirements This job is subject to sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. Physical Activities Walking, standing, talking and hearing. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines, using measurement devices, and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Working Conditions This position primarily operates in an office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment. Benefits Perks that Go the Extra Mile: At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, company‑paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Wellness days, parental leave, educational reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discounts on RealTruck products are also available. 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