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FORTNA

Warehouse optimization software and automation solutions

Software Solution Architect - Warehouse Software Solutions

Implementation & Technical Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience with warehouse software solutions, warehouse operations, or supply chain execution systems is required.
  • Strong understanding of warehouse workflows, fulfillment operations, and distribution center processes is required.
  • Experience with Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or similar platforms is required.
  • Experience supporting testing, commissioning, or go-live activities for large-scale warehouse implementations is required.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycles is required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary software subject matter expert during customer workshops, testing sessions, commissioning, and go-live activities.
  • Collaborate with customers and operations teams to understand warehouse requirements and ensure software solutions support operational workflows.
  • Translate operational processes into software requirements, workflows, and testing scenarios.
  • Guide quality assurance, integration testing, and commissioning teams on expected functionality, system behavior, and validation criteria.
  • Lead customer and stakeholder discussions, explaining how software solutions address operational challenges and support warehouse execution.
  • Partner with Product Management, Software Development, Controls, and Operations teams to align software capabilities with system design and customer expectations.
  • Identify operational gaps, edge cases, and process risks during design and testing phases and drive resolution.
  • Support end-to-end solution validation, including integrations with warehouse management systems, warehouse control systems, automation systems, robotics, and material handling equipment.
  • Review and refine user stories, functional requirements, workflows, and operational scenarios.
  • Participate in commissioning and troubleshooting activities, helping teams quickly diagnose and resolve issues.
  • Provide technical and functional guidance to software development teams.
  • Maintain expertise in warehouse processes, automation technologies, and software capabilities to support future customer implementations and product evolution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with warehouse automation technologies including AutoStore, automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor systems, sortation systems, robotics, or goods-to-person solutions.
  • Experience supporting customer-facing testing, operational readiness, or onsite commissioning activities.
  • Strong understanding of integrations between warehouse execution systems, warehouse control systems, warehouse management systems, and automation systems.
  • Experience defining and validating operational test scenarios and workflows.
  • Ability to review and refine software requirements, user stories, and operational documentation.
  • Familiarity with Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, and database technologies.
  • Experience in logistics, fulfillment, retail distribution, or supply chain environments.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts in operational and business-focused language.

About the Company

FORTNA

Warehouse optimization software and automation solutions

Fortna provides end-to-end distribution and fulfillment solutions by combining warehouse optimization software with material handling automation. Its products work by integrating software that optimizes storage, flow, labor, and inventory with physical automation such as conveyors, sorters, and robotics to design, build, and operate automated distribution centers. Fortna distinguishes itself through a unified, hands-on offering that spans systems design, software, and automation hardware and services under one brand, after the Fortna and MHS Global merger. This integrated approach helps clients across various industries increase throughput, accuracy, and efficiency in the complex flow of goods demanded by modern consumer markets. The company’s goal is to help organizations manage and automate their distribution networks more effectively, delivering scalable, repeatable results.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Reading, PA
Founded
1946

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