Intermediate-Senior Developer

About the Role:

Job Title: Intermediate-Senior Software Developer / Technical Lead
Location: In-person at our office in Ann Arbor, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Intermediate / Senior

We’re hiring an Intermediate-Senior Software Developer who thrives in complex, high-impact environments. You’re more than just a coder—you’re a problem solver, mentor, strategist, and trusted partner to both your team and your clients.

This role requires a unique balance of technical skill, systems thinking, emotional intelligence, teaching/coaching ability, and client leadership. You'll play a central role in architecting scalable solutions, mentoring others, leading technical execution, and guiding clients through the delivery of impactful software—sometimes in messy or ambiguous environments.

You Can Expect:

• To spend all your time working in a paired context with other team members or clients
• To spend the majority of your time coding and executing related development tasks, including TDD
• To rotate across a diverse portfolio of projects in a variety of domains and technologies
• To work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Project Managers, UX/UI Designers, and Quality Advocates
• To play a leading role in:
  • Guiding the direction of technical discussions
  • Building and managing client relationships
  • Drawing out the ideas and experience of others to maximize project success and team effectiveness
  • Identifying opportunities for growth in others and developing their technical and soft skills 
  • Translating ambiguous or conflicting business objectives into a concrete project plan
  • To frequently consult with existing and prospective clients, including participation in sales conversations, weekly client meetings, etc.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience outside the classroom
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex software projects at all stages of execution
• Deep experience in system design, technical architecture, and troubleshooting
• Excellent communication skills—especially in client-facing scenarios
• Familiarity with and interest in agile development, XP, and pair programming
• Experience navigating challenging dynamics between internal teams and external stakeholders
• Comfort juggling multiple moving pieces while keeping an eye on project health, emotional tone, and long-term goals
• Ability to “connect the dots” across the product, tech, and people dimensions of a project
• Commitment to work full time, in-person in Ann Arbor, MI (This is not a hybrid or remote work assignment)
• Our interview process requires candidates to fulfill a 1-day and 3-week trial period on-site in Ann Arbor, MI

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience with pair programming and/or TDD
• Prior experience working in consultancy or client services
• Comfort juggling multiple moving pieces while keeping an eye on project health, emotional tone, and long-term goals
• Ability to “connect the dots” across the product, tech, and people dimensions of a project
• Budget or time management skills for medium to large-scale efforts
• Experience as the primary leader on technical work or delivery teams