Sr. Software Development Manager (SCMS)

About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You’ll Do

Ascent Global Logistics is looking for Sr. Software Development Manager to lead our Supply Chain Management Systems (SCMS) development teams and manage all aspects of the development process. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, be well-versed in modern front-end and back-end technologies and possess excellent leadership and project management skills. This position will play a key role in driving the strategic direction, development, and optimization of our Supply Chain Management applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage Agile development teams (front-end, back-end, and database developers).
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting continuous improvement and growth within the team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and set development goals for team members.
• Work closely with the project management, UX/UI design, and QA teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Project Management:

• Coordinate with the PMO to provide resource allocation and availability, ensuring the right resources are aligned with project needs and capacity.
• Collaborate with the PMO on project planning, reporting, and risk management to ensure alignment with business objectives and project goals.
• Partner closely with Agile SCRUM Masters and Technical Project Managers within the PMO to drive successful delivery, track project progress, and manage dependencies.

Technical Expertise:

• Architect, design, and implement supply chain solutions that are scalable, secure, and performant.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies, and incorporate them into the development process when appropriate.
• Provide hands-on support to the team for complex coding tasks or debugging issues.
• Review code and provide guidance to ensure best practices, code quality, and adherence to company standards.

Development & Maintenance:

• Manage the design, development, and maintenance of front-end Angular and back-end Node.js applications.
• Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of web applications.
• Work with DevOps to maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with DevOps to manage hosting environments, server infrastructure, and databases.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Evaluate and manage external vendors and contractors, ensuring they deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business goals.
• Regularly report on team performance, project status, and potential risks to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading development teams.
• 5+ years of leadership or managerial experience in a development environment.
• Proficient in modern front-end frameworks (Angular, React, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Python, etc.).
• Strong understanding of databases (SQL, NoSQL), cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
• Experience with complex system integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage development teams to deliver high-quality projects on time.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless technologies.
• Experience in Supply Chain Logistics a plus

Ascent’s Competitive Benefits

• 401(k) and employer matching

• Life Insurance

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Wellness Program

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay