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Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide. Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you. Make an impact - from near or far At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states. The opportunity Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Software Engineering Technology Services, the Director of Software Engineering for Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is both a strategic and technical leadership role focused on overseeing the development of software solutions and community of practice that enhance the educational experience, improve administrative processes, and support the SNHU's mission. We ask that you have technical leadership to address the unique challenges and opportunities that SNHU faces as a market leader in the higher education sector. This role can be remote based on our approved states we can employ from. #LI-Remote What you'll do: You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, including managers, and technical staff. You will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the development team. You will conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support professional growth for team members. You will be intracule in strategic planning and execution. You will develop a comprehensive software development strategy aligned with the institution's academic and administrative goals. You will Identify development projects to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in collaboration with the Portfolio Team You will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of solutions, ensuring and within-budget completion. You will ensure the use of best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and deployment. You will stay informed about latest technologies and industry trends to inspire creativity and maintain a competitive edge. You will collaborate with academic and administrative departments and roles to define technical requirements and translate them into software solutions. You will align with the QA team to maintain rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will ensure compliance with relevant educational standards, regulations, and security protocols. You will monitor and address software performance, security vulnerabilities, and other technical issues. You will lead a development community of practice focused on standards, tools and methodologies. You will work with academic departments, administrative offices, BTS and ITS colleagues, and other partners to ensure cohesive and integrated software development. You will act as a liaison between the development team and senior leadership, communicating progress, challenges, and strategic programs. You will manage the software development budget, including resource allocation, project costs, and tool acquisition. You will improve resource use to maximize efficiency and productivity within the development team. Other responsibilities as assigned What we're looking for: 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Degree(s): Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 13+ years of equivalent of experience in lieu of degree acceptable Experience working within or developing software solutions for the higher education sector. Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum). Proficiency in multiple programming languages and software development tools. Experience with cloud computing, DevOps practices, and modern software architectures. Familiarity with educational technologies, learning management systems (LMS), student information systems (SIS) and CRM (Salesforce). Exceptional leadership, team-building, motivational and communication skills. We would like to see: Master's degree Experience in higher education IT or edtech industry. Background in managing geographically distributed teams. Familiarity with data privacy regulations and accessibility standards in education. We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for. Compensation The annual pay range for this position is $133,824.00 - $214,157.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $147,875.00 - $200,066.00. Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional) You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you'll get: High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance Low to no-cost dental and vision plans 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays) Employer-funded retirement Free tuition program Parental leave Mental health and wellbeing resources