FORTNA · 1 hour ago
Director, Software Development
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expFORTNA partners with leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. The Director, Software Development is responsible for driving software delivery and innovation across Fortna’s software portfolio while overseeing Agile development teams to ensure high-quality product delivery that meets client needs.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategies that support global software development and innovation
Provide strategic direction, goals, and process improvements aligned with CSTO leadership
Lead cross-functional Agile teams across geographies to deliver scalable, high-quality software
Guide and mentor other Directors and team leads to foster leadership effectiveness
Represent the software department with integrity and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
Develop and maintain a scalable microservices architecture aligned with business and technical goals. Define API contracts, service boundaries, and communication patterns (e.g., REST, gRPC, event-driven)
Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies that improve scalability, maintainability, and performance. Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams
Design and optimize cloud-native solutions leveraging platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Define containerization and orchestration strategies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
Oversee daily operations of software engineering and product development teams
Ensure coordination, collaboration, and code reuse across distributed teams and subsystems
Support project planning, implementation, and delivery in partnership with Software Project Management
Maintain high-quality software design and documentation standards
Ensure seamless integration of microservices through API gateways, service discovery, and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). Oversee data consistency, resilience, and transactional integrity across distributed systems
Support software QA and infrastructure teams in testing, deployment, and packaging
Lead onsite and remote support for WES/WCS implementations and troubleshooting
Provide input into software strategy and emerging technologies
Support R&D initiatives through resource selection and technical guidance
Drive continuous improvement and adoption of industry best practices
Build and grow a high-performing software team through training, mentoring, and supervision
Organize technical training sessions and promote skill development across teams
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in software product development, preferably in WCS, WES, MHS, or supply chain
3+ years of direct experience with WES or WMS with automation
Proven success in launching high-quality software products
Strong technical background in SDLC, OOAD, and technologies such as C/C++, Java, SQL, XML, ActiveMQ
Experience with open-source operating systems and development tools
Excellent communication skills with executive presence
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Prior supervisory experience required
Willingness to travel up to 50% (domestic and minimal international)
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Company
FORTNA
Fortna is a professional services firm helping companies with complex distribution operations meet customer promises.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
THL
2022-04-18Acquired
2019-03-29Private Equity
Leadership Team
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Rob McKeel
Chief Executive Officer
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