Director of Software Engineering

Description

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work from home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team. As a remote-friendly company, hybrid and remote team members work from states across the U.S. and internationally. The majority of our US employees enjoy the opportunity to work from home, or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

The Director of Software Engineering is responsible in leading the development, release, and maintenance of software applications and operating systems aligned with business strategies.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Imagine Learning, including our culture, benefits, and products, visit us HERE.

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Position Information: This is a regular, full-time position, reporting to Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $150,406.00 and $195,000.00 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position your location will be hybrid and/or remote; candidates that currently reside in Arizona will have the benefit and option to work a hybrid schedule in our headquarters office (Tempe, AZ) and/or remotely from the East Coast.

Travel: You can also expect up to approximately 5% travel, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer time off
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Sphere of Influence: Engineering Department and SDLC process'
• Facilitate goal-level creation for broader function; ensure managers cascade to team.
• Establish standard processes for system projects and assessments and maintain a comprehensive information security program. (Ex. ROI analysis, TCO, Business/Organizational impact, as well as ensure integrity and confidentiality with customer data.)
• Manage and establish periodic reviews on the technology systems performance and make recommendations for improvements of technology-related capabilities. These include infrastructure, systems, services, people, productivity, and cost.
• Responsible for three or more teams (15 - 50 people).
• Create and manage expenditures and resources within department and project budgets. As well as participating in an annual budget and business plan that will allow for the greatest ROI.
• Manage to maintain vendor and service provider relationships while addressing problems and solutions along the way.
• Manage technologies policies, processes and standards to ensure consistent operations, safeguard of systems and data, and monitor compliance. Operations include service delivery and up-to-date industry KPIs and metrics.
• Provide leadership on collaboration with internal business partners. While also advising on emerging technologies, trends and recommendations that can contribute to profitability and business growth.
• Maintain oversight of all systems implementations and Technology projects
• Oversee the negotiation and administration of vendor, outsource and consultant contracts and service agreements.
• Develop and execute a technology vision and strategic Technology plan and roadmap that supports and aligns with long-term goals and objectives.
• Direct the selection of technology solutions including project scope, cost/benefit analysis, resources and implementation timeline.
• On-Call and Incident Management response activities
• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• 10 + years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years with a Master’s degree; or 7 years with PhD
• Experience leading multiple teams of 15+ team members.
• Experience owning 1 or more significant process area (Design Review, Incident Management, Quarterly Planning, Hiring)
• Strong, current knowledge of modern web application development technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, REST, Microservice Architecture, React, java, C#, Node et al…
• Experience with Cloud technologies, AWS preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in executing a short/long-term strategic vision with the ability to explore and recommend technology investment with a focus on the business’s ROI.
• Direct experience in selecting, implementing and maintaining key industry technology solutions.
• Must have experience developing strategic program plans, roadmaps, and estimations, including forecasting capital investments and projects.
• Experience managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and managing PL and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to motivate the team to deliver multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Disciplined process orientation, attention to details, troubleshooting skills, and root cause analysis expertise.
• Ability to think critically and strategically and to collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Focus on fostering an environment of accountability and resolving conflict.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+).

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. We strive to hire, develop, and retain talented people who represent the diversity of the districts we serve. By developing initiatives that focus on the needs, expectations, and lives of our people, we’ve created an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.