Systems in Motion doubles Ann Arbor office with 130 hires

On-shoring IT work is turning into a good thing for Ann Arbor. Systems in Motion, a California-based firm specializing in bringing IT work back to the U.S., has hired dozens of people for its Ann Arbor office over the last year. "It's actually far and away our biggest office," says Colin Chapman, vice president & general manager for Systems in Motion. Today the company employs 230 people in Ann Arbor after hiring 130 in the last year. Those new hires include software engineers, quality testers, and developers. The company is also looking to hire more people now. "We're always looking for the best athlete," Chapman says. "We're constantly trying to build out our bench with strong people." Systems in Motion specializes in application development, information management and testing services. It uses an Agile software development methodology, which makes the creation of software viable through a system of incremental improvements. That system enables it to be cost-competitive with overseas companies. Systems in Motion plans to hire 150 people in Ann Arbor this year. It's a move the company expects will prompt it to looking for a bigger office space in the coming months. "We're close to full occupancy at the building now," Chapman says. Source: Colin Chapman, vice president & general manager for Systems in Motion Writer: Jon Zemke Read more about Metro Detroit's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem at SEMichiganStartup.com.