Software Engineering Manager, EMS

Finalsite is the preferred website, communications, and marketing platform of more than 8,000 schools worldwide. 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, a powerful enrollment management system, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. With a 96% retention rate year-over-year, Finalsite is the choice of over 700 NAIS member schools and 1000+ school districts in the U.S., and international schools and universities in over 115 countries around the world. The company is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT with offices in Austin, TX and Columbus, OH, U.S.A., as well as in the U.K. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.

MISSION 
Finalsite’s mission is to help schools prepare students to be successful and make the world a better place. VISION Finalsite will transform the way school communities engage with their schools. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Software Engineering Manager manages the engineering team responsible for developing, testing and deployment of Finalsite’s admissions, enrollment and billing solution. The SEM advocates best practices throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure quality, scalability and delivery excellence. The SEM fosters career growth for engineers and builds a strong team culture based on innovation, inclusion and respect, advocating for the right outcomes with data and diplomacy, and removing impediments in support of product and team delivery.

The SEM should also be seen as a rock-solid engineer who is a master subject matter expert of their specific domain, and is capable of owning technical design for projects of moderate complexity. In this role, less time will be spent writing code, though there is the expectation that the SEM will contribute to smaller features and bug fixes to keep their skills sharp.
LOCATION
100% Remote - Anywhere within the US or UK.
RESPONSIBILITIES

 
Works closely with the lead engineer, architect, director of product and security team to build and deliver on the technical and product roadmaps
 
Collaborates with stakeholders across the company, representing engineering in monthly product line meetings, to ensure successful execution on product line goals
 
Have enough experience to know:
  

   
When the team is getting off track, and is able to help the team correct early
   
When to escalate the problem up to the VP of Engineering
   
How to tell difference between the two cases
  
 
Actively guides and mentors the product line software engineers and UI developers, seeking to improve each individual’s contribution to the team: code quality, test coverage and organization, reinforcing best practices
 
Leads stand up meetings for the team and maintains open lines of communication with direct reports, regularly scheduling 1:1’s, bi-annual performance reviews, goal setting, development plans, and approving PTO and expenses
 
Onboards new software engineers and UI developers, getting them up-to-speed with their development environment, and team tools and processes.
 
Proactively seeks and suggests changes to processes that would lead to greater efficiency, success or team satisfactionQualifications and Skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

 
Excellent leadership skills and the ability to influence and inspire others
 
Experience leading, coaching and mentoring a software engineering team
 
Successfully performed at the Senior Engineer level (or higher) at Finalsite or equivalent 3-7 years web application development experience
 
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience
 
Detail-oriented with ability to learn and apply new technical concepts quickly
 
Working knowledge of CSS, HTML, Javascript and Object-oriented programming
 
Experience with version control software
 
Experience with relational databases

Link to All Staff Competencies and Mental and Physical Requirements
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of the United States and the United Kingdom. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within the United States and UK, are 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.