Job Title

Senior Software Engineer 

Location

Jackson, MI
Onsite/Hybrid Requirement:

• 2–3 weeks onsite in Jackson, MI at the start of employment
• Ongoing onsite presence of 1–2 weeks per month thereafter
• Core onsite collaboration days are Tuesday–Thursday
• Only local Michigan candidates will be considered
• No relocation assistance available

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday–Friday
1-Year Open-Ended Contract

Pay Range 
$60-65/hr

Type

W2 Contract Only
No C2C

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive the design, development, and support of enterprise software solutions aligned with an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) platform. This role requires deep expertise in software architecture, Agile development methodologies, system design, and full-stack engineering principles. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, mentor engineering teams, guide architectural decisions, and ensure software solutions meet business objectives while maintaining high standards for scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile software development practices and promote clean coding standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering continuous learning and engineering excellence.
• Drive architectural vision and technical strategy for enterprise software solutions.
• Make key system-level design decisions focused on scalability, performance, reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Translate business requirements and operational objectives into effective technical solutions.
• Own software solutions from design through deployment, support, and ongoing enhancement.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, stakeholders, and engineering teams in an Agile environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues while maintaining system stability and service reliability.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback aligned with engineering best practices.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, development processes, and technical governance.
• Ensure all engineering efforts align with ADMS platform architecture, integration standards, and technical requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive software innovation and product delivery.
• Support additional engineering initiatives and organizational priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead, or Software Architect.
• Strong background leading software engineering teams in Agile environments.
• Expertise in software architecture, system design, and enterprise application development.
• Experience making complex architectural and technical decisions across large-scale systems.
• Strong understanding of software performance, scalability, security, and maintainability principles.
• Experience mentoring developers and leading technical reviews.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional product and engineering organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical priorities with business objectives.
• Proven experience supporting production systems and resolving complex system issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS).
• Knowledge of utility operations, electric grid management, and utility business processes.
• Experience supporting or integrating with the Emerson, OSI, or AspenTech ADMS ecosystem.
• Experience with enterprise software integration patterns and distributed system architecture.
• Background delivering solutions in highly regulated or mission-critical environments.
• Expertise across multiple programming languages, frameworks, and modern software engineering toolsets.
• Experience leading modernization, transformation, or platform engineering initiatives.