Senior Director, Software Development
Core
Leading the engineering organization for Follett Software's library portfolio (K-12 and international) to drive delivery, modernization, and operational performance.
Role type
Senior Director, Software Development
Builds
Library Management products (Destiny platform, Accessit Library) and shared platform capabilities for K-12 school libraries and international markets.
Domain
EdTech / Library Management Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering leadership for multiple teams/product lines, SaaS/web application delivery, modernization of legacy stacks (Java, .Net), cloud platform familiarity, budget and resource management, cross-functional stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
AI development techniques, Spec-Driven Development, EdTech/K-12 domain experience, international product leadership
Technologies
Java, J2EE, .Net, SQL Server, JavaScript, Git, Jira, Azure, CI/CD, JBoss, WildFly, jQuery
Responsibilities
Establish and execute engineering vision aligned with product strategy; lead organizational design, talent planning, and hiring; champion modern engineering practices and AI adoption; manage budgets, risks, and team performance; partner with Product, Design, QA, and Cloud Engineering to drive delivery.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC leader with strategic oversight