Software Engineer IV - Front-End

What you need

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
10+ years of professional software development experience.
Strong experience developing modern web-based applications.
Strong proficiency with JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
Experience with Vue.js, Angular, React, or another modern reactive JavaScript framework.
Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS, AJAX, REST APIs, and responsive web development.
Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and software design principles.
Experience contributing to software architecture and technical design decisions.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Proficiency with C# and Microsoft .NET / .NET Core.
Experience with ASP.NET MVC and Web API.
Experience with SQL Server, Entity Framework, and LINQ.
Experience with Git and modern source-control practices.
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Azure DevOps or comparable development platforms.
Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
Must be able to speak, read, and understand the English language.

Nice to have

Experience modernizing legacy web applications.
Experience migrating applications to modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
Experience developing reusable component libraries or design systems.
Experience with front-end state-management frameworks and patterns.
Experience with automated front-end testing frameworks.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Experience with WPF, Windows Services, WCF, or legacy .NET applications.
Experience with Oracle and/or additional relational database technologies.
Experience with TCP/IP and distributed client/server applications.
Experience working with industrial automation, warehouse management systems, robotics, manufacturing, or material-handling technologies.
Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Experience documenting application designs and technical solutions.

Travel

Some travel is expected, up to 20%, to support project implementations, customer engagements, development activities, and collaboration with other Daifuku teams.

Front-End Development

Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain modern web-based applications.
Develop responsive, scalable, and maintainable user interfaces using JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
Develop applications using modern reactive frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular, React, or similar technologies.
Build reusable UI components and establish consistent front-end development practices.
Apply modern front-end development principles including component-based design, state management, asynchronous programming, and responsive design.
Develop intuitive user interfaces for warehouse operators, customers, and internal users.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, usability, and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end and application issues.

Technical Design & Application Improvements

Participate in the design and implementation of software solutions and application enhancements.
Contribute to architectural and technical design discussions.
Identify opportunities to improve application performance, maintainability, scalability, and reliability.
Participate in modernization efforts involving legacy applications and technologies.
Evaluate new frameworks, libraries, tools, and technologies as appropriate.
Help establish and maintain coding standards, development patterns, and best practices.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.
Contribute to technical documentation and application design specifications.

Mentoring & Collaboration

Mentor and provide technical guidance to other software engineers.
Assist team members with complex development, debugging, and troubleshooting challenges.
Conduct code reviews and promote high-quality development practices.
Share technical knowledge through documentation, technical discussions, and collaborative development.
Work collaboratively with engineers across front-end, back-end, controls, automation, and product teams.
May direct or coordinate the technical work of other software engineers on assigned projects.

Back-End & Integration

Develop and integrate services using C#, .NET, and .NET Core.
Develop and consume RESTful Web APIs and other service-based integrations.
Work with Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework, and LINQ.
Understand and contribute to client/server application architectures.
Troubleshoot issues across front-end applications, APIs, services, databases, and system integrations.
Collaborate on integrations with warehouse automation, controls, robotics, and other material-handling systems.

Software Development Lifecycle

Participate throughout the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Perform coding, debugging, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Develop and maintain automated and manual tests.
Identify and resolve software defects and production issues.
Follow established software development methodologies and coding standards.
Participate in source control, CI/CD, code reviews, release management, and defect tracking.
Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes and tools.

About Careers Daifuku America

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Our solutions include advanced conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, warehouse controls and execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures—all supported by critical round-the-clock service and technical support.

If you want to join a team of industry-leading experts and help shape the future of material handling technology, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Software Engineer IV – Front-End will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions with a strong focus on modern front-end application development.

This role will work closely with software engineers, product teams, controls engineers, and other technical teams to develop scalable, intuitive, and reliable applications supporting complex intralogistics and warehouse automation systems.

The Software Engineer IV will also contribute to technical design decisions, help improve existing application architecture, mentor other software engineers, and participate in initiatives that modernize and improve the company's software platforms.

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