Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. In order for the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter, please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume document. The cover letter should specifically address why you are interested in this position and describe specific skills and experiences you have and directly relate them to the responsibilities of, and qualification for, this position. 

Job Summary

Working at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research (ISR) means being a part of a team committed to discovery and understanding. It means working for the world's largest academic social science survey and research organization, and doing work that really matters social science in the public interest. This position is in the Technical Services Group (TSG) within the Survey Research Operations (SRO).  SRO is the operations branch of the Survey Research Center (SRC) at the ISR. For additional information about SRC and SRO, please visit our websites at https://src.isr.umich.edu/and https://src.isr.umich.edu/services/survey-research-operations/.

In TSG, we are passionate about leveraging technology to drive success and we are looking for an exceptional Software Lead to join our talented team.  You are a highly skilled and experienced Software Lead that enjoys solving challenging problems as a team. We design, develop and support software that supports the entire data collection process. This is a hybrid position, and you will be based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits at the University of Michigan: In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and eligible family members, and plan for a secure future. https://careers.umich.edu/benefits/

Benefits include:

Responsibilities*

Architecture, Development and Technical Leadership

Collaboration and Mentoring

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, days. 

Work Locations

This position offers a hybrid schedule option following an initial period of orientation.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. 

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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