Lead Automation Software Developer

7 days ago

Grand Rapids MI, United States Kamps Pallets Full time

Kamps is looking for a highly qualified and motivated technical leader to architect and oversee advanced automation solutions integrating PLCs, Python-based applications, machine vision, containerized deployments (K3s), and database systems. This role will lead a team that drives Industry 4.0 initiatives and smart manufacturing projects.
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This position is largely remote with occasional in office days required at the corporate office in Grand Rapids, MI. This individual will be expected to work collaboratively with the team by utilizing Microsoft Teams and other development tools.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers and developers
Design, develop, and maintain AI-powered vision applications and features
Build, test, and deploy scalable APIs
Design and maintain containerized applications using K3s for edge and on-prem deployments
Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, coding, testing, documentation, deployment, and support
Write and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure reliability and performance
Contribute to Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, planning meetings, and retrospectives
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack (front-end, back-end, infrastructure)

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience with front-end frameworks: React/Remix or Angular (TypeScript) and backend languages/frameworks: TypeScript, Python, or C#/ASP.NET
Hands-on experience with K3s or Kubernetes for container orchestration
Proficiency in databases such as Postgres or SQL Server
Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, OAuth2, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Quick learner, adaptable to new technologies and techniques


Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) in manufacturing environments
Knowledge or experience with Rancher/K3s tooling
Experience with computer vision libraries and models (OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, YOLO)
Prior work in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation
Experience with build and deploy CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML workloads
Knowledge of observability tools such as Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Prometheus
Knowledge of pub/sub messaging systems, including experience with MQTT


Languages, Frameworks, and Tools:
We commonly use the following tools in our development process. This is not an exhaustive list, but familiarity with these technologies will be considered advantageous and will contribute to success in this role. xrczosw

Programming Languages: Python, TypeScript, C#
Frameworks & Libraries: .NET, OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, YOL
Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, K3s, Rancher/K3s toolin
Cloud, Messaging & Architecture: Azure, MQTT, microservices architectur
Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Serve
DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines
Observability & Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry

This list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that senior management may deem necessary.

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