Senior Software Engineering Manager New

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways. Job Description: WorldStrides is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the development of mission-critical applications that support the educational travel industry. In this role, you will manage a team of engineers working across various platforms, ensuring seamless collaboration between cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative, high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in a variety of software stacks, including .NET, Sitecore, SQL Server, Sitefinity, Power Apps, MS Dynamics, Progress OpenEdge, and LAMP stack technologies (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL, PHP). You will have experience managing teams that build scalable applications, and you’ll be a hands-on leader with strong technical know-how, driving architecture and development best practices across projects. Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Technology Strategy: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of software solutions using a diverse tech stack, including .NET, Sitecore, SQL Server, Sitefinity, Power Apps, MS Dynamics, Progress OpenEdge, PHP, PostgreSQL, and Linux. Project Management: Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to define project goals, technical specifications, and delivery timelines. Architecture & Development Oversight: Drive architectural decisions to ensure that systems are scalable, maintainable, and secure. Ensure consistent coding standards and best practices across all development teams. Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration between front-end and back-end teams, database administrators, and IT operations to deliver cohesive solutions that enhance the customer experience. Agile Methodology: Lead engineering teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies, helping to prioritize work and manage resources efficiently. Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet quality standards and that robust testing frameworks are in place (unit tests, integration tests, etc.). Performance Monitoring: Implement performance tuning and monitoring for applications to ensure optimal performance across various platforms. Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate with senior leadership, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and key performance indicators. Manage the delivery of an outsourced, vendor team responsible for addressing service desk tickets, KTLO maintenance, upgrades and enhancement projects. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 8+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 3+ years in a leadership role, preferably within the educational travel industry or a similarly complex sector. Extensive hands-on experience with the following technology stacks: Sitecore or Sitefinity CMS platforms SQL Server and database design Power Apps and MS Dynamics for CRM solutions Progress OpenEdge for enterprise applications PostgreSQL and database optimization on Linux environments Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and DevOps practices. Proven experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, leading cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to manage full software development lifecycles, from architecture and design through to deployment and post-launch support. Proven, past experience managing outsourced / offshore teams and vendors Prior experience in the travel industry or customer-facing applications (preferred). Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and how they intersect with back-end development (preferred). Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes (preferred). Familiarity with API integrations and building microservices architectures (preferred). Certifications in Microsoft technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) or AWS (preferred). Benefits: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer contribution, and generous 401k match. 10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days. Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually. Opportunities for paid and discounted travel. Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities. Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council. Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave. Team Member Discount Program. WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.

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