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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Atomic Object

Senior Software Developer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$52.25 - $69.25/hr

As a senior software developer at Atomic, your primary responsibility is creating a great experience for our clients by leading projects with empathy, clarity, and technical insight. You'll guide ...

PRO-VISION SOLUTIONS

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Byron Center, MI · On-site

$49.50 - $65.50/hr

Pro-Vision is seeking a Senior Software Developer to contribute across the full spectrum of modern application development. This position supports standalone desktop applications, web interfaces, and ...

Amway

Principal Software Developer

Ada, MI · On-site

Job Summary : Amway Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Developer to build the 'Invisible ... • Senior-level proficiency in Java or Python and hands-on expertise with Apache Camel, Apache ...

Amway Inc.

Principal Software Developer

Ada, MI

$138.50K - $171.09K/yr

Principal Software Engineer & Full-Cycle Integration Architect Department / Division: Enterprise ... Senior-level proficiency in the following: * Java or Python and hands-on expertise with Apache ...

twisthink

Senior Software Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$113.70K - $149.90K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Twisthink is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and build ... Familiarity with DevOps practices including automated testing, observability, and infrastructure-as ...

Benelynk

Sr. Software Engineer

Wyoming, MI · Remote

$150K - $175K/yr

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer and or Jr. Platform Architect to serve as technical lead responsible for day-to-day development, design, build, and ...

Dematic Corporation

Sr. Software Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$117.70K - $155.20K/yr

We are seeking a passionate, experienced software developer who is motivated, pays close attention to detail. Share your creativity, expertise, and innovation, and have a hand in the decisions that ...

Dematic Corporation

Sr. Software Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI

$117.70K - $155.20K/yr

We are seeking a passionate, experienced software developer who is motivated, pays close attention to detail. Share your creativity, expertise, and innovation, and have a hand in the decisions that ...

Twisthink

Senior Software Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI

$117.70K - $155.20K/yr

Twisthink is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and build custom software solutions ... Familiarity with DevOps practices including automated testing, observability, and infrastructure-as ...

Twisthink

Senior Software Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$117.70K - $155.20K/yr

Twisthink is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and build custom software solutions ... Familiarity with DevOps practices including automated testing, observability, and infrastructure-as ...

Kiongroup

Senior Robotics Engineer, Software

Holland, MI · Hybrid

$121.20K - $151.50K/yr

... Software Engineer (ROS2 / NextGen) whose expertise will directly influence our upcoming products ... D. or equivalent experience in research or innovation is a plus. * Travel may be required up to 30 ...

Kiongroup

Senior Robotics Engineer, Software

Grand Rapids, MI · Hybrid

$121.20K - $151.50K/yr

... Software Engineer (ROS2 / NextGen) whose expertise will directly influence our upcoming products ... D. or equivalent experience in research or innovation is a plus. * Travel may be required up to 30 ...

Kiongroup

Senior Robotics Engineer, Software

Grand Rapids, MI · Hybrid

$121.20K - $151.50K/yr

... Software Engineer (ROS2 / NextGen) whose expertise will directly influence our upcoming products ... D. or equivalent experience in research or innovation is a plus. * Travel may be required up to 30 ...

Kiongroup

Senior Robotics Engineer, Software

Holland, MI · Hybrid

$121.20K - $151.50K/yr

... Software Engineer (ROS2 / NextGen) whose expertise will directly influence our upcoming products ... D. or equivalent experience in research or innovation is a plus. * Travel may be required up to 30 ...

SWIVEL

Senior Software Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI

$117.70K - $155.10K/yr

As a senior software engineer for SWIVEL, you will take on a prominent role within our Agile ... Visual Studio, Azure Devops, JIRA, GIT, etc. * Knowledge of one or more JavaScript frameworks ...

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Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer

Atomic Object

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$52.25 - $69.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Atomic is growing a diverse and inclusive team of curious, creative people who love creating great software for our clients.
We're looking for thoughtful problem solvers who are passionate about finding success for our clients, teams, and end-users through the human-centered design process.
Company
Since 2001, Atomic Object has designed and developed software products for web, mobile, desktop, and embedded devices. We were founded on the belief that not all software is created equal. Many people can write code, but it takes a close-knit team of passionate people to create exceptional, innovative products that change the way people do business.
We're an employee-owned company with 100+ Atoms based in our Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Raleigh offices. Unlike many other technology companies, we have a flat organization. There is no corporate ladder to climb. As a company that values transparency, we practice open-books management. At Atomic, you can stay close to the craft of making software for your entire career without missing out on owning a part of the company and its profits.
Job Overview
POSITION
Atomic makers work on self-managed, cross-functional teams of 2-10 designers, delivery leads, developers, and testers. They collaborate to create products for our clients, from the idea phase through launch and beyond. Projects typically span 6 to 12 months, so you will have many opportunities to work with different people and tackle new challenges.
As a senior software developer at Atomic, your primary responsibility is creating a great experience for our clients by leading projects with empathy, clarity, and technical insight. You'll guide teams, mentor fellow developers, and help clients make confident technical decisions. While writing code and tests alongside other Atoms are an important part of your role, much of your impact comes from fostering collaboration, setting technical direction, and ensuring that both team and client succeed. Atomic promises clients a great experience and a great product. Software developers deliver on that promise by being kind, curious, positive leaders who provide excellent high-level technical advice to a diverse set of clients.
A key way senior developers contribute to this experience is by sharing their knowledge and helping others grow. Atomic lives by its " teach and learn" value mantra. In this position, and in this role you'll spend time daily with mentoring teammates, teaching what you've learned over your career and learning from those around you. We also support learning through professional development by sponsoring annual conference attendance and involvement in local and national organizations.
Additionally, you'll help broaden the impact of our services by serving as a technical marketer through opportunities like attending and hosting local developer meetups and contributing to our shared company blog.
DETAILS
  • Home base in Grand Rapids, MI.
  • Primarily working in our Grand Rapids office with flexibility to work from home when needed.
Key Responsibilities
ENGINEERING BEST PRACTICES
  • Write clean, logical, high-quality code and adopt test-driven development and Agile practices.
  • Stay up to date on new technologies and approaches to software development, such as LLMs, emerging languages/frameworks, and tools that accelerate quality delivery.
  • Adopt a pragmatic approach to time management with regard to project tradeoffs (e.g., refactoring vs. new feature development).
  • Contribute to project documentation as needed by internal and external teams.
MENTORING
  • Pair with team members to share knowledge and experience, fostering a two-way learning environment.
  • Model best practices in collaboration, code quality, and problem-solving to shape an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
  • Support teammates in client-facing situations, helping them communicate technical ideas clearly and confidently.
  • Approach collaboration with kindness, curiosity, and respect for teammates of varying experience levels.
TECHNICAL APPROACH
  • Deliver high-quality custom software across web, mobile, and embedded platforms-choosing tools and architectures that best fit the client's goals, constraints, and timeline.
  • Demonstrate broad technical versatility by contributing effectively across the stack and adapting quickly to shifting project needs.
  • Get up to speed on existing projects' domains, technology stack, and platforms.
AGILE METHODOLOGIES
  • Participate in the Agile project flow providing solutions and feedback.
  • Work with Atomic and client teams to define and prioritize project work.
  • Find success when requirements aren't clearly spelled out.
  • Adapt to changing project circumstances .
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work a full-time job (generally 40- 42 hours per week).
  • Track time daily.
  • Engage in professional development and continued learning outside of work hours.
  • Periodically contribute to Atomic's blog.
  • Travel occasionally-as needed and possible.
Desired Skills
  • Skilled in leading projects from planning through delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and high-quality outcomes.
  • Able to communicate clearly with clients, providing confident technical guidance and recommendations.
  • Comfortable setting technical direction and making key architectural decisions while balancing hands-on coding.
  • Can facilitate collaboration, remove blockers, and guide teammates to solve complex problems.
  • Successfully collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities, solve problems, and drive projects forward.
  • Willingness to approach the role with a learning mindset, flexibility, and adaptability.
  • Bring excitement and passion for software, development practices, and emerging technologies such as LLMs and agentic workflows.

Requirements
Applicants should have prior experience as a senior software developer on teams building software products. We're looking for someone with the following attributes:
  • 5+ years experience working as a professional software developer
  • Experience in both mobile and full stack web development
  • Track record of developing software applications leveraging automated testing
  • History of leading software development teams
  • Familiar with several programming languages, including in-depth experience with at least one

Compensation & Benefits
The total cash compensation range for this role is $118,000 - 170,000 per year. Total cash compensation includes salary plus profit-sharing bonuses. Your exact offer will reflect your job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience and responsibilities of the role. In addition to the stated total cash compensation, our compensation package includes the following benefits:
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Atomic-sponsored health insurance (including dependents) with HSA contributions
  • Access to Dental & Vision Insurance with Competitive Premiums
  • Employee ownership
  • Sustainable working pace
  • Regular 401(k) company contributions (3%)
  • Parental leave
  • Paid short-term medical leave and long-term disability insurance
  • Support for professional development
Reports To
The Senior Software Developer & Consultant will report to Atomic's Grand Rapids Managing Partners, Jason Porritt and Kimberly Crawford. A Career Development Manager will help you pursue professional and career goals and find success within company guidelines and expectations.
Why Atomic?
Atomic is a great place to do awesome work. As an Atom, you'll:
  • Join a tight-knit group of makers working in an atmosphere of friendship, exploration, and respect.
  • Work on a variety of projects and help make pipelines safer, cities greener, healthcare smarter, and old products new again.
  • Be part of a transparent, employee-owned company that's active in making the software community stronger, smarter, and more diverse.
Receive great benefits, including support for professional development, schedule flexibility, employee ownership, 401(k) contributions, and generous vacation time.

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