Software Developer IV

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the Team Lead for Student Information Services (SIS) within the IT Development department.

• Oversee a development team that is responsible for delivering and supporting strategic SIS initiatives.

• Direct the design, development, and implementation of Liberty’s SIS and its associated product suite.

• Make informed technical decisions that promote scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.

• Collaborate with Tech Leads, Project Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders on technical direction, priorities, strategy, and delivery.

• Serve as the primary technical authority for the team, focusing on architectural governance, code quality, testing, technical risk management, compliance, security, and development practices.

• Assess, recommend, and deploy emerging technologies, methodologies, and development strategies.

• Guide the evolution of complex systems, codebases, and development workflows.

• Clearly articulate technical vision, strategy, trade-offs, and progress to executives, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.

• Mentor team members, support training and personnel initiatives, resolve technical challenges, and help shape departmental direction and engineering culture.

• Ensure team availability for incidents, including potential high or critical incidents outside regular business hours.

• Take ownership of project, request, and high-impact incident deliverables while minimizing disruption during resolution.

• Comply with Liberty University policies and represent the University in a professional manner.

• Contribute as a team member while upholding LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

• May oversee a team of three or more developers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is mandatory.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in software development is required.

• Extensive knowledge of architecture and design patterns is essential.

• Expertise in software architecture and design principles, particularly in microservices and service-oriented architecture (SOA).

• In-depth knowledge of multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools across the full technology stack.

• Capability to analyze and enhance application performance at the front-end, back-end, and database levels.

• Proven track record in leading teams, managing complex projects, and facilitating technology adoption.

• Experience in designing and implementing solutions within containerized environments.

• Strong skills in creating scalable and maintainable systems, along with a solid understanding of design patterns.

• Proficiency in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks.

• Proficient in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in English.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability for technical outcomes.

• Ability to mentor developers, establish standards, and enhance team technical capabilities.

• Ability to balance technical excellence with practical delivery as requirements and priorities change.

• Ability to collaborate across teams on architecture, APIs, integrations, security, data, testing, and deployment.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.

• Capability to design and direct scalable, reliable, secure, and high-quality solutions.

• Ability to perform desk-based work, including computer usage and data entry.

• Capacity to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative environments.

• A valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance are required for work-related driving.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

• Potential eligibility for benefits based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, University needs, and market conditions.