Software Engineering Manager

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference. We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.® Job Description Are you ready to take your career to the next level and lead a dynamic team of talented software engineers, business analysts, and system analysts? Join us as a Software Engineering Manager and play a crucial role in driving the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of cutting-edge applications. Your leadership will be essential in fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, and your expertise will guide the growth of our technical teams across multiple product lines. Why Join Us: Lead with Impact: As a Software Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide a diverse team of technical professionals, driving their career growth and ensuring their success. Innovate and Collaborate: Work closely with the Director of Platform to develop and execute strategic development plans, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation. Shape the Future: Drive the adoption of best practices, modern design principles, and industry standards, ensuring the development of high-quality, secure solutions that shape the future of our organization. Empowerment: Be a champion of continuous learning and growth, supporting team members' educational and training opportunities to enhance their skills and capabilities. Tech Excellence: Utilize your deep understanding of agile methodologies, continuous integration, and delivery practices to guide your team to success. Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, business analysts, and system analysts. Define best practices, skills, and standards for development, testing, deployment, and documentation. Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with the Director of the Platform to develop and implement development strategies. Provide recommendations for annual budget requirements. Technical Excellence: Drive best practices, quality, and security in solution development. Conduct code reviews, and feedback sessions, and utilize coaching tools to ensure staff performs effectively. Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of development assignments in line with organizational standards. Career Development: Create career paths and development plans to support long-term growth for employees. Approve education and training opportunities, managing the training budget. Alignment: Work closely with other ITS departments to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Quality Assurance: Ensure design and development align with organizational quality and information security standards. Advocate for modern design principles and framework components. Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, with 6 years of experience in information technology and 2 years of management experience. · Proficiency with Web, Marketing, Ad Tech, and Business-Intelligence, stacks - including Adobe and Salesforce. · Strong knowledge of Data Engineering & Architecture, API design, SQL, and automation technologies. · Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively. · Deep understanding of agile development processes and methodologies. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Passionate about developing the skills and capabilities of team members. · Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery practices. · Knowledge of software engineering principles and techniques #LI-TS1 Benefits & Perks The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only. We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same. Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans) 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution Exceptional Paid Time Off Maternity / Paternity Leave Infertility Treatment Program Adoption Assistance Education Assistance Enterprise Learning and Development And more To ensure the health and safety of the children and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as well as our donors, volunteers and colleagues, as a condition of employment, we require that employees adhere to ALSAC’s Vaccination Requirements, including COVID-19 Vaccination. ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer. ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status. No Search Firms: ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC. ALSAC (American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities), exists to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our staff is dynamic and diverse. Our skills are different, our professions are varied; but our mission is the same: support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. Thanks to the work being done by ALSAC employees, the families of St. Jude patients never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. It’s more than a job; it’s a place where you can do what you love, and love why you do it. #1 Hospital Charity in the Nation #1 Health Non-Profit Brand of the Year 94% of Employees Agree ALSAC is a Great Place to Work Ranked a Top 10 Non-Profit Organization by Revenue Learn More Learn more about working at ALSAC by visiting our website. Read what employees have to say about us on Glassdoor.