Sr. Director Engineering

Finalsite is the preferred website communications enrollment and marketing platform of more than 7000 schools and school districts in 119 countries around the world. The company’s people products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community recruit students and staff and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy accessibility hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs a robust content management system mass communications tools a powerful enrollment management system innovative inbound marketing tools data integration training support and marketing consulting. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury CT USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe South America and Asia. For more information please visit www.finalsite.com .

VISION

Finalsite will transform the way school communities engage with their schools. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As the Senior Director of Engineering you will lead and oversee the engineering team responsible for the development delivery and maintenance of our core technology platforms and products. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and a passion for building scalable reliable and innovative EdTech solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management Design and Operations to align engineering initiatives with business goals and drive the company's growth and impact in the education sector.

LOCATION

100% Remote - Anywhere within the US

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of software architecture cloud computing and modern software development practices.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and leading cross-functional Agile teams.

• Strong knowledge of programming languages frameworks (some of Java Ruby React are preferred etc.).

Leadership & Management:

• Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and influence teams and stakeholders at all levels.

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges.

• Strong project management skills with experience in managing large-scale projects from concept to completion.

Product Development:

• Oversee the architecture design and implementation of scalable and secure software solutions that meet the needs of educators learners and administrators.

• Collaborate with Product Management and Design teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products that delight users and meet market demands.

• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of projects while maintaining high standards of quality performance and security.

Technical Excellence:

• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development including code quality testing automation DevOps and CI/CD.

• Stay current with emerging technologies tools and methodologies and evaluate their potential to enhance our engineering practices and product offerings.

• Ensure the scalability reliability and security of the company's technology infrastructure and platforms.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with other departments including Product Sales Marketing and Customer Support to align engineering efforts with business needs and customer expectations.

• Communicate engineering goals progress and challenges to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Operational Efficiency:

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of engineering processes and practices.

• Manage the engineering budget ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost-effective solutions.

• Drive process improvements to enhance productivity reduce technical debt and accelerate the development lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related fields

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role preferably in the EdTech industry.

• Proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced high-growth environment.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities however these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of the United States. Current residency as well as continued residency within the United States is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.

DISCLOSURES

Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security where possible apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.