Technology Manager

The Technology Manager is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced automation solutions within warehouse and parts distribution center operations. This role requires hands-on expertise in programming, systems integration, analytics, and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and enhance Warehouse Management Systems using SQL/Java/http programming
• Participate in the daily operations of Parts Warehouse, ensuring seamless integration of automation solutions
• Integrate, develop, and sustain automation systems, including ASRS technologies (such as Autostore, Geek Plus, GreyOrange)
• Design and develop dashboard analytics using tools like QlikView and Power BI to support data-driven decision-making
• Lead the implementation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation initiatives to optimize warehouse operations
• Write high-quality product or system development code, adhering to best practices and organizational standards
• Participate in or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to evaluate and select appropriate technologies
• Review code developed by other team members, providing constructive feedback to ensure adherence to style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency
• Build platforms or data pipelines to aggregate and process data from multiple sources
• Contribute to and adapt existing documentation or educational content based on product/program updates and user feedback
• Troubleshoot, triage, and resolve product or system issues by analyzing their impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or any related field
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a related field
• Proficiency in software programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python, C, HTML) and serialized data formats (e.g., JSON, XML)
• Experience in systems design, architecting complex system interactions, and building data pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to develop dashboards and perform data querying
• Experience with database or analytics code development

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience leading application modernization or architecture projects
• Degree in Software Engineering
• Experience managing large-scale software projects in corporate environments
• Capacity planning for technical infrastructure
• Experience developing web services and micro-services
• Knowledge of network security, system design, and deployment of virtual machines and containerized applications
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities
• Passion for engineering excellence, unit testing, and agile project development