Software Development Manager - ERP

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.

Duties and 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 our 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 management or leadership role.
• Prior experience writing production Python code in a professional or open-source setting.
• 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.
• Possess a solution-oriented mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Desired Qualifications

• Background in business applications and/or information systems.
• Previous development experience with Odoo or other ERP/MRP systems.
• Prior experience leading large, cross-functional enterprise software integrations and migration projects.

Compensation and Benefits

X-ES offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• 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

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES 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, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.