Software Developer

Akkodis is seeking a Software Developer for a 06+ months contract job (with possibility of extension) with a client in Rochester Hills, MI (onsite).

Pay Rate Range: $55 - $60/hr. on w2.

(The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Schedule - Mon - Fri (8 am -5 pm EST, fully onsite)

This person will play a key role in developing and enhancing automated test systems, including building a local SQL database, updating LabVIEW applications, and supporting .NET/C#/VB-based software used in active lab systems. Hands-on experience with lab or manufacturing test environments and strong database integration skills are critical for success in this role.

Hands-on experience with LabVIEW, which is required for modifying the test systems

End-to-end ownership of a LabVIEW project in production

Exposure to instrument integration and test system environments

Design database structures from scratch aligned to system architecture

Must have 5+ years’ of Microsoft SQL experience.

.Net, Labview 2024 and VB.net are a must.

Must be able to create test software.

Jira experience is a plus.

Must be able to create database and SQL platforms.

Must be able to modify software/code with existing Labview, C#, C++, etc. and push to local database.

Must be able to build local database on each machine and modify existing systems. Must be able to push to centralized database.

Role Overview

This contractor will support the development and enhancement of automated test systems within the Reliability Lab. The primary responsibility is to develop a local SQL database and enhance LabVIEW and supporting software applications to enable reliable test data capture, storage, and transfer to the organization’s enterprise database.

The role requires hands on development in MS SQL database, LabVIEW, .NET, VB/VB.NET, and C#, with direct interaction with lab test equipment and active test systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement a local SQL database to store test results, configuration data, and metadata.

Develop and modify LabVIEW applications to read from and write to the local database.

Develop, upgrade, troubleshoot, and maintain supporting software in .NET, C#, and VB/VB.NET.

Implement mechanisms to push or synchronize data from the local SQL database to the organization database.

Ensure data integrity, traceability, and reliability across local and enterprise systems.

Implement logging, error handling, and recovery for database and software interfaces.

Support existing automated test systems by diagnosing and resolving software and data related issues.

Create and maintain technical documentation for database structure, data flow, and software interfaces.

Collaborate with internal test engineers and stakeholders to support operational lab systems.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience developing LabVIEW based automated test systems.

Strong experience with MS SQL databases (schema design and queries).

Hands on experience with .NET development, including C# and VB/VB.NET.

Experience integrating test software with databases in a lab or manufacturing environment.

Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in reliability testing, DAQ, or automated test equipment.

Experience supporting deployed test systems where uptime and data accuracy are critical.

Familiarity with structured software development and version control practices.

Familiarity with SQL Express, including installation, configuration, and basic management tasks.

Experience using Snowflake for data management and analytics.

Experience integrating Jira with SQL databases for enhanced issue tracking and data synchronization.

Key Deliverables

Implemented local SQL database supporting lab test systems.

Updated LabVIEW software with database communication.

Supporting .NET / VB / C# software components.

Functional data transfer from local database to organization database.

Technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

If you are interested in this Software Developer job in Rochester Hills, MI then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to If you have questions about the position, please contact Vishal Sharma at ***email_hidden***

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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