Senior Software Engineer/Developer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer/DeveloperJob Duration: Contract to hireEst. Pay Range: $50.00 - $58.00 (USD) (negotiable)Work Type: onsite at Wixom, MI, 48393Overview/ Responsibilities:Job Description:Analyze user requirements and design documentsDesign, develop, and test softwareReview existing codeDevelopment of web based applicationsAble to travel to customer sites as neededFunction in a team to meet customer needs and tight deadlines within budgetThe Senior Software Engineer may serve as a project lead by overseeing the technical execution of software initiatives from concept through delivery. This includes defining architectural approaches, breaking down complex requirements into actionable development plans, and ensuring high?quality implementation across the engineering team.As a project lead, the engineer manages timelines, anticipates risks, coordinates cross?functional dependencies, and ensures that project goals, quality standards, and performance expectations are consistently met.Skills/Experience Required:7 years experience is idealMust be able to work alone and/or within a teamPrior project lead/management experience is a plus. It is also preferred to have customer facing experience.Must be able to engage with customer in a professional manner and have strong written and verbal communication skillsSoftware may include: .NET, C#, VB, HTML, JAVA, SQL Server/Data Structure, Python, ASP.NETMobile development for iOS and Android is a plusWeb based application, UI design and developmentExposure to SCADA software such as Ignition or related is highly preferredExperience with APIs and WinFormsA strong mathematical/algorithm building background is very helpfulEducation:BS in Engineering or technical field related to Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or similar.Additional DetailsWe are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer/Developer who can also function as a Project Lead when necessary for our Wixom, MI office.This is a strategic contract to hire position. Please do not send candidates that aren't willing to start on contract as they will not be considered.This role is 100% onsite in Wixom.They should be well versed in a variety of software programming languages which can be found in the job description.Most crucial would be a strong .NET/C# background. This person will work on internal products as well as projects for external customers.They need to have strong communication skills because they will be customer facing for many projects.If they have experience with business development, proposals, or quoting that would be a huge +.Although they will act as Project Lead for some projects they are not a "Manager" and will not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.Looking for at least 7 years of relevant experience and a stable work history.Experience working in manufacturing/automotive is preferred and someone who has worked for an engineering services company like ours is also a +.