Software Engineering Manager

MS2 is a national leader in transportation data management and analysis and has the largest traffic count database in North America. More than 270 agencies in 31 US States, and 3 Canadian Provinces, including 25 state Departments of Transportation, are using MS2 software to manage their transportation data.

MS2 is located in the beautiful city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the home of high-tech industries and the University of Michigan. Residents of the city enjoy beautiful parks, mature neighborhoods, amenities of the Huron River and easy access to downtown Detroit or to colorful “Pure Michigan” woods and waterways.

MS2 is a friendly, open, team working to support our clients' software needs. Staff members work on a variety of tasks and are given a high degree of responsibility. We offer a progressive and fast-paced environment for transportation professionals and Software Engineers with competitive compensation and benefit packages. We're a small team and you'll have an opportunity to make a big impact!

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to lead our Software Engineering team and help refine our software development process.

Responsibilities:

• Leading our team of Software Engineers.
• Establishing and managing an efficient software development workflow that helps our staff continue to deliver great software to our customers.
• Working with software engineers, project managers, management, and clients to ensure projects are completed as expected.
• Identifying risks and forming contingency plans as soon as possible.
• Motivating staff and creating a space where they can perform their best.
• Being transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes.
• Assisting in the creation of company standards and guidance for the team and communicate them.
• Supporting and growing software engineers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities.
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications and helping manage project priorities and timelines.
• Leading our effort to continue to hire new team members.

• Experience leading software teams - 5+ Years
• Experience overseeing the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) using a well-established methodology such as Agile or Lean.
• Experience with Issue tracking / project management systems like Pivotal Tracker - 5+ Years.
• Software development experience - 10+ Years.
• Experience with C# / .NET - 5+ Years.
• Working knowledge of SQL (Preferred)- 5+ Years.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

We promote a strong work/life balance at MS2. We encourage our employees to pursue their professional interests and take ownership of projects from start to finish. You’ll be working with big data and cloud-based solutions using the latest technologies as part of a fun and energetic team. It’s a great place to work.

Salary:

$140,000 - $175,000 a year

Benefits:

• Participation in the company's annual bonus program
• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance

We Want You to Be You at MS2.

At MS2 a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, whatever their race, gender, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, disability, religion, or veteran status, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments and programs. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

MS2 is committed to maintaining a welcoming environment with equitable treatment for all, and we strive to:

• Provide a working environment where all employees feel safe, comfortable, and valued.
• See diversity, inclusion, and equity as connected to our mission and critical to ensure the well-being of our staff and the agencies we serve.
• Examine and dismantle any inequities within our policies, systems, programs, and services, and continually update and report our progress to our employees.
• Explore potential underlying, unquestioned assumptions that interfere with inclusiveness.
• Encourage company-wide thinking about how systemic inequities impact our organization’s work, and how best to address that in a way that is consistent with our mission.
• Help to challenge assumptions about what it takes to be a strong leader at our organization, and who is well-positioned to provide leadership.
• Practice and encourage respectful and transparent communication in all interactions.
• Commit time and resources to expand more diverse leadership at all levels of our organization.
• Lead with respect and tolerance. We expect all employees to embrace this notion and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices.

MS2 wants every employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for everyone, and we encourage open communication that enables each person to be their best self.

MS2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Hybrid work

We expect staff to work from our office in Ann Arbor at least once a week. Relocation assistance is available to successful candidates who are interested in moving to the Ann Arbor area.