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Kamps Pallets ยท 5 hours ago

Lead Automation Software Developer

positionGrand Rapids, MI
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff

Kamps Pallets is seeking a highly qualified and motivated technical leader to architect and oversee advanced automation solutions. This role will lead a team that drives Industry 4.0 initiatives and smart manufacturing projects, focusing on the development and deployment of automation technologies.

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Samantha McPherson, SHRM-CP
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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)

Qualification

PythonKubernetesContainerizationDatabasesCI/CD pipelinesMachine visionMicroservices architectureCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAdaptability

Required

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

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

Company

Kamps Pallets

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Kamps Pallets is a full service pallet company delivering innovative pallet and packaging solutions to customers nationwide.
dateFounded in 1973
location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.kampspallets.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2020-01-15Acquired

Leadership Team

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Phil Minster
CFO
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Kevin Bailey
Chief Operating Officer Kamps Pallets
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