
As a Software Development Team Leader within our university's learning platform development team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the development and enhancement of our web application aimed at supporting diverse learning experiences. This includes managing a team of developers, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality software, and contributing to the strategic direction of the platform. Our team operates within an agile/scrum framework and places a strong emphasis on utilizing AI to enhance learning outcomes. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, including students, teachers, and external users, to continuously improve our platform's functionality and usability.
1. Team Leadership:
2. Project Management:
3. Technical Leadership:
4. Stakeholder Engagement:
• Demonstrated ETS keystone behaviors
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in a leadership role within a software development team
• Strong technical background in web development, with proficiency in technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and modern web frameworks
• Demonstrate ability to manage and mentor a team of developers, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Experience working in an agile/scrum environment, with a solid understanding of agile principles and practices
• Experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, including deployment, management, and optimization of cloud-based applications
• Experience in developer training or knowledge sharing initiatives within a software development team
• Experience with AI technologies and their application in software development is a plus
• Experience in data analytics, related tools, and data-related platform engineering, including designing and maintaining data pipelines, data warehouses, and analytics platforms is a plus
• Prior experience in the education sector is highly desirable