Exotec

Software Project Lead - Warehouse Automation

Munich, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

About Exotec 
Exotec designs and delivers advanced warehouse robotics and automation solutions that help global brands improve performance, flexibility and reliability. We combine elegant mechanical design, resilient software and deep logistics expertise to solve complex operational challenges and make warehouse work safer, faster and less physically demanding. 
Why this role matters 
As our customer deployment projects grow in software complexity, we are strengthening our team with a Senior Software Integration Lead based in Munich. In this role, you will take ownership of software topics on deployment projects, coordinate development activities, structure reporting, and act as the bridge between customers, project teams and Software Integration Engineers. 
What you’ll do 
Lead software activities on customer-site deployment projects and ensure clear ownership from specification to handover. 
Build and share software reporting with project stakeholders, highlighting risks, opportunities, priorities and progress. 
Facilitate functional analysis workshops to understand customer needs and translate them into software solutions. 
Write software specifications and coordinate the development of programs and interfaces between Exotec WES, WMS and third-party systems. 
Guide Software Integration Engineers during project development phases and support tests, simulations and integration campaigns. 
Ensure a smooth handover of developed software features to Operations teams and support customer installations. 
Requirements
What you’ll bring 
Master’s degree, Engineering degree or equivalent background. 
Around 5 years of experience, including software integration, software development coordination, technical project management or similar responsibilities. 
Experience or strong interest in WMS/WES, warehouse automation, logistics systems or industrial software environments. 
Strong English communication skills and the ability to work confidently in a client-facing context. 
Strong logical thinking, structured problem-solving and the ability to manage conceptual complexity. 
A collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust, explain constraints and coordinate stakeholders. 
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Technology & IT API integration Data Analysis Operations Project Management Mid level full-time

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Software Project Lead - Warehouse Automation role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Exotec?
  3. Which of API integration, Data Analysis and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Data Analysis and Operations.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Software Project Lead - Warehouse Automation role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Data Analysis and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Exotec needs from this hire.

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