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FastTek

Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI

Software Engineer #1058088 * We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer for the ... Key Responsibilities: * Assist with Enhancement/New Development Projects (including research ...

Ford Motor Company

ADAS Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$138K - $171K/yr

Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we ... ADAS Software Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this ...

Saanvi Technologies

Mainframe Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$45 - $58/hr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist with Enhancement/New Development Projects (including research ... Senior Software Engineer Exp: Maintaining complex Legacy Code 10+ years in IT; 10+ years in COBOL ...

Gordon Food Service

Senior Software Engineer

Wyoming, MI · On-site +1

$111K - $146K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software ... Conduct continuous research and development into emerging technologies, evaluating their business ...

Stryker

Staff Software Engineer, R&D

Portage, MI

$102K - $171K/yr

Review code and apply software engineering standards, best practices, and quality processes to deliver reliable software solutions. What You Will Need Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in ...

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How much do research software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for research software engineer in Michigan is $174,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $178,700.00 and $178,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a research software engineer?

To thrive as a Research Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills (often in Python, C++, or Java), a solid understanding of algorithms, and an academic or industry background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, cloud platforms, and experience using scientific computing libraries and frameworks are valuable, while a master's or Ph.D. can be advantageous for specialized roles. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills help in working closely with researchers and multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are crucial for successfully translating complex research problems into robust, reproducible software solutions that advance scientific inquiry.

What does a research software engineer do?

As a Research Software Engineer, your daily work often involves designing and implementing software to support cutting-edge research projects, collaborating with scientists to understand their computational needs, and ensuring code reliability and reproducibility. You may spend time optimizing algorithms, writing unit tests, documenting software, and participating in code reviews within a collaborative team environment. Additionally, you might help deploy research applications on high-performance or cloud computing platforms and contribute to research publications. Balancing independent programming tasks with ongoing communication is key to making meaningful contributions to both the research and software development processes.

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Software Engineer

FastTek

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Software Engineer #1058088
Job Description:
  • We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting Application with 10+ years of solid technology experience with demonstrated technical leadership capability.
  • Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting is a mission critical Mainframe Legacy application (with COBOL, JCL, DB2, Endeavor, Advanced File Handling, Online/Batch Processing); approximately 60+ years old with both Online and Batch Programs.
  • You must be highly proficient at quickly tracing through complex COBOL Code using advanced Debug Tools.
  • You must be able to quickly determine the Root Cause, and superior at quickly developing/implementing the most viable mitigation strategy. We move fast.
  • The company counts on us to get it right, the first time! We successfully multi task, as we demonstrate a keen mastery of juggling production support issues with planning small enhancement deployments.
  • You must be organized and capable of managing stress, while still delivering assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with Enhancement/New Development Projects (including research, analysis, functional/technical specifications, formal testing, and deployment) and Operations Support (triage and resolution).
  • Easily assimilate into the existing Global Team
  • Maintain accurate systems documentation and adhere to coding standards in accordance with Guidelines/Controls/Security Policies
  • Effectively engage in technical discussions within the Application Team and with other interfacing Applications
  • Strong ability to navigate new, complex, and challenging technical situations (including SAP/S4 or similar Technology) with creative solutions
  • Ability to bridge Legacy Mainframe Systems with new and leading-edge technology (SAP/S4 or similar Technology)
  • Superior ability to quickly build relationships with people/colleagues, including Software Engineers and Product Owners
  • Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions, lead, and guide small teams through complex technical situations (Solid Technical Leadership abilities)
  • ** A Nice To Have Capability: Exposure to some advanced technologies (SAP, JAVA, etc) with a keen ability to bridge Advanced Technologies with complex legacy interfaces in a fast-paced environment, using Agile Methodology.
  • ** VI&D is on a Decommission Glidepath (2-years or less), but if you have superior talent in BOTH Cobol and advanced technologies, then there is certainly a possibility that you could transition along with the application as we pivot to SAP.

Skills Required:
  • Application Solutions
  • Microsoft Word
  • CA-7
  • Coding
  • Database - DB2/UDB
  • User Stories
  • Z/OS
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Batch Processing
  • Complex Deployment Planning
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Data Integrity
  • IBM DB2
  • IT Management Methodology
  • Mainframe DB
  • Application Development
  • Computer Security
  • Data Governance
  • IT Support
  • Access Controls
  • Application Support
  • Customer Information Control System (CICS)
  • Analytical skills
  • Application Design
  • COBOL
  • production release
  • Agile Software Development
  • Application Testing
  • Data Management
  • Mainframe Systems
  • JSON
  • API
  • User Acceptance Testing

Experience Required:
  • Senior Software Engineer Exp: Maintaining complex Legacy Code 10+ years in IT
  • 10+ years in COBOL development

Experience Preferred:
  • Experience with Agile Methodology and Jira

Education Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree

Additional Info:
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
  • Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
  • Vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
  • Long Term Disability (100% paid)
  • Life Insurance (100% paid)
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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