Software Development Manager

X-ES Board • Verona, WI

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a Software Development Manager within the Business Applications team. You will manage and lead a team responsible for many of X-ES’ critical information systems, having a direct impact on the company’s engineering, manufacturing, and financial success. This role will oversee X-ES’ heavily-customized implementation of Odoo, our ERP platform. Ideal candidates will possess a mix of people, project, and technical management skills that will enable them to effectively work across all levels of their team and cross-functional stakeholder group. X-ES is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and support of embedded computing solutions for compute-intensive applications located on the far west side of Madison, WI. We offer a range of products from commercial-grade to fully ruggedized boards and systems, including COTS products and bespoke solutions. Our work spans across demanding sectors such as military, communications, commercial, and industrial markets. At X-ES, we are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), ensuring that our team members are invested in and benefit from our collective success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7+) years of relevant software development experience, including three (3+) years in a people management role.
• Prior experience writing production Python code in a professional or open-source setting.
• Existing track record of success as a senior-level individual contributor on previous software teams.
• Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or other formal agile/project management methodologies.
• Experience with modern development tools and platforms, including version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Nice To Haves

• Background in business applications or information systems.
• Previous development experience with Odoo or other ERP/MRP systems.
• Comfortable operating in a heavily on-premises environment utilizing primarily open-source software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to recruit, evaluate and hire talent for your team, including through participation in career fairs and hiring events.
• Conduct annual performance reviews, provide mentorship, and support career development for your direct reports.
• Take long-term ownership for the performance of your team.
• Become a technical and process subject matter expert in the business domains your software supports.
• Act as the primary liaison between your team and other software teams within your department as well as between your team and its diverse set of business partners to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Spend approximately 25% of your team writing code, staying connected to your team’s work by contributing high-quality, maintainable and idiomatic software.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design and architectural discussions to drive best practices and technical excellence.
• Lead agile ceremonies (Kanban/Scrum) to keep the team aligned, productive, and focused on delivering value.
• Provide technical expertise and business analysis to large, cross-functional ERP software projects and initiatives.

Benefits

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods. Roth option is available.
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager