Senior Software Comissioning Engineer

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:

Contract: Freelance

Start on position: December 2025 - January 2026

Length of project: 1 year

Homeoffice: 25 % (3-4 times a week on-site)

Location: West of Czechia

Language: Eng – B2

Project Description:
The Senior Software Commissioning Engineer position focuses on planning, organizing, and testing complex technical projects involving system integration and client-specific solution development. The engineer will be responsible for leading projects from initial concept through final implementation, including work on software verification of Fortna WES (Warehouse Execution System) products. The position requires frequent travel to client sites (75% of time) and close collaboration with development, testing, and project management teams.

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Job Responsibilities:
Travel to client sites and lead testing and project implementation
Create documentation for Fortna WES products
Collaborate with Software Project Management on planning activities throughout the project lifetime
Assist Software Quality Assurance and Development teams with requirements clarification
Create advanced test cases and test plans for FortnaWES solutions
Provide valuable input to R&D and WCS/WES roadmap initiatives based on client engagements and feedback
Lead lessons learned documentation post project go-live
Ensure that integrated software systems meet functional requirements and interface specifications
Support Lifecycle Services with high tier support tickets
Guide and train newer software commissioning engineers
Identify and implement process improvements
Provide relevant comparisons of WCS/WES concepts with similar operational environments
Work closely with Software Quality Assurance and Development teams to ensure design solutions align with current product offerings

Must Have Skills:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, or related field
6+ years of combined experience in supply chain, distribution, warehouse management systems, and warehouse control systems technologies
Professional experience in Material Handling Systems and/or Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
Advanced knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and standards (TCP/IP, FTP, SOA)
Advanced knowledge of database design and file management techniques
Advanced knowledge of network and PC operating systems (Linux, Microsoft Windows)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
Excellent client-facing skills
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience
Advanced project management skills and substantial exposure to project-based work structures
Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work on-site 75% of time and be flexible
Team player who works well with technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders

Nice to Have Skills:
AutoStore experience (highly desired)
4+ years of experience with JSE/JEE technologies including Swing and Applets
4+ years of experience in application server implementation
Proficiency in diagnosing transactions in J2EE and C++ environments
Experience with Agile methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of FortnaWES software technologies, methodologies, and best practices
Business case development and modeling techniques and methods