University of Maryland Global Campus
Senior Manager, Engineering
University of Maryland Global Campus, Hyattsville, Maryland, United States, 20783
Senior Manager, Engineering Engagement Platforms
The Senior Manager, Engineering is responsible for designing, architecting, planning, and overseeing interactive technologies and applications. The manager oversees multiple applications and initiatives; assigns work to team members and contractors; identifies enhancements and new solutions; determines project goals, phases, budgets and schedules; and reports on the results of the team's work. This is a hands-on position that also contributes to the team's development responsibilities. Duties and Responsibilities: Work with colleagues and customers to create complex web interfaces and solutions. Serve as a team leader and provide guidance to staff members. Recommend solutions to improve current applications and the current code base of platforms, as well as provide input for future applications and architecture. Respond to incident and problem tickets across several applications; evaluate tickets and resolve them or delegate as necessary. Perform code, environment, and design reviews to ensure that quality work is being completed. Follow best practices to guarantee adherence to WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards. Analyze the impact of change requests on web architecture and projects. Escalate and respond to emergencies and urgent issues with the appropriate level of urgency and professionalism. Work closely with other internal UMGC teams to define and maintain the infrastructure necessary to support customers. Oversee development and administration of Dynamics CRM and applications using the platform. Approve all code releasing to production and perform deployment tasks including code deployment, data migration, and verification testing. Participate in 1:1 meetings and quarterly reviews with subordinates. Produce reports with Power BI or other analysis tools. Skills: Previous experience with managing a team or serving as a development lead. Ability to analyze technical problems and propose solutions. Possesses expertise in the development, testing, and operational support of web applications. Experience working in an agile development environment. Experience with working on Angular in developing portals and integrating with 3rd party applications. Knowledge and experience using the following technologies: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JSON, JavaScript, .NET, relational databases, Web Services, XML, and related technologies. Development and debugging experience with microservices such as Microsoft Azure Logic and Function Apps. Previous experience with Azure Data Factory. Flow, PowerApps, and Power Pages development within Microsoft's Power Automate platform. Experience with a variety of database systems including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Postgres. Education & Experience Requirements: Experience: 8 or more years of engineering manager or lead experience. 4 or more years of hands-on development, support and architecture experience. A bachelor's degree in a different field with a technical certificate is also acceptable with 8 years of related experience. Preferred Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: Development in support of customer portals and mobile experiences Work in higher education Experience with Peoplesoft, Mulesoft Experience with GitHub Copilot, AWS CodeWhisperer All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Workplace Accommodations: The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. Benefits Package Highlights: Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD. Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses. Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS). Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds. Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated. Hiring Range: $168,100.00 - $179,600.00
The Senior Manager, Engineering is responsible for designing, architecting, planning, and overseeing interactive technologies and applications. The manager oversees multiple applications and initiatives; assigns work to team members and contractors; identifies enhancements and new solutions; determines project goals, phases, budgets and schedules; and reports on the results of the team's work. This is a hands-on position that also contributes to the team's development responsibilities. Duties and Responsibilities: Work with colleagues and customers to create complex web interfaces and solutions. Serve as a team leader and provide guidance to staff members. Recommend solutions to improve current applications and the current code base of platforms, as well as provide input for future applications and architecture. Respond to incident and problem tickets across several applications; evaluate tickets and resolve them or delegate as necessary. Perform code, environment, and design reviews to ensure that quality work is being completed. Follow best practices to guarantee adherence to WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards. Analyze the impact of change requests on web architecture and projects. Escalate and respond to emergencies and urgent issues with the appropriate level of urgency and professionalism. Work closely with other internal UMGC teams to define and maintain the infrastructure necessary to support customers. Oversee development and administration of Dynamics CRM and applications using the platform. Approve all code releasing to production and perform deployment tasks including code deployment, data migration, and verification testing. Participate in 1:1 meetings and quarterly reviews with subordinates. Produce reports with Power BI or other analysis tools. Skills: Previous experience with managing a team or serving as a development lead. Ability to analyze technical problems and propose solutions. Possesses expertise in the development, testing, and operational support of web applications. Experience working in an agile development environment. Experience with working on Angular in developing portals and integrating with 3rd party applications. Knowledge and experience using the following technologies: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JSON, JavaScript, .NET, relational databases, Web Services, XML, and related technologies. Development and debugging experience with microservices such as Microsoft Azure Logic and Function Apps. Previous experience with Azure Data Factory. Flow, PowerApps, and Power Pages development within Microsoft's Power Automate platform. Experience with a variety of database systems including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Postgres. Education & Experience Requirements: Experience: 8 or more years of engineering manager or lead experience. 4 or more years of hands-on development, support and architecture experience. A bachelor's degree in a different field with a technical certificate is also acceptable with 8 years of related experience. Preferred Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: Development in support of customer portals and mobile experiences Work in higher education Experience with Peoplesoft, Mulesoft Experience with GitHub Copilot, AWS CodeWhisperer All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Workplace Accommodations: The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. Benefits Package Highlights: Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD. Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses. Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS). Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds. Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated. Hiring Range: $168,100.00 - $179,600.00