Software Reliability Engineer - Warehouse Management Systems

Roles and Responsibilities 

1. Operational Issue Investigation and Quick Resolution 

• Monitor and respond to operational issues affecting WMS functions (e.g., receiving, shipping, inventory). 

• Analyze system logs, error reports, and transaction flows to identify anomalies or failures. 

• Work closely with Level 1 support and warehouse operation teams to understand incident symptoms and timelines. 

• Execute quick resolutions by using extended user rights, database interventions, or WMS configuration changes. 

2. Code-Level Debugging 

• Debug application code, workflows, customizations, and interfaces to identify bugs or performance bottlenecks. 

• Collaborate with WMS QA team to reproduce issues in test environments and trace through application workflows to isolate root causes. 

• Collaborate with Product/Development teams to propose, implement, and test code fixes. 

3. Real-Time System Monitoring 

• Use tools like Datadog or internal diagnostics to monitor WMS behavior. 

• Proactively set up or refine alerts for failure patterns (e.g., inventory mismatches, interface timeouts, RF disconnects). 

• Improve observability by suggesting/implement better logging practices and metric coverage. 

4. Interface Troubleshooting 

• Investigate communication failures between WMS and other Products (e.g., LinOS, Link, EDI, Easymetrics). 

• Troubleshoot integration issues between the WMS and external systems (e.g., DevOps, DCOps). 

• Provide software-side support during integration testing, mainly remote and on-site by occasion. 

5. Incident Management & Escalation 

• Participate in on-call rotations or site support shifts for time-sensitive incidents. 

• Coordinate with operations, IT, and engineering during critical events to ensure fast resolution. 

• Document incidents thoroughly, including root causes, fixes, and follow-up actions. 

6. Post-Incident Review & Continuous Improvement 

• Contribute to postmortem analysis for high-impact incidents. 

• Recommend and implement configuration changes or process improvements to prevent repeated issues. 

• Update or create playbooks and troubleshooting guides for known WMS issues. 

7. Internal Tooling and Automation 

• Develop scripts o