Software Engineering & Application Services Manager

Keypath Education is seeking a Software Engineering & Application Services Manager to lead a high-performing team in delivering innovative software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate the student experience.

In this pivotal role youll collaborate with product management and enterprise architecture teams to design develop and maintain custom applicationsprimarily within a Microsoft-centric environment. Youll oversee the customization and administration of core systems including Microsoft Dynamics CRM and drive the implementation of modern Azure technologies.

What Youll Do:

• Lead and grow a team of Software Engineers QA Engineers and CRM Administrators
• Deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with strategic goals
• Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Collaborate across IT and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure adherence to architectural standards security best practices and governance
• Plan and manage internal and external resources to meet project demands

Qualifications :

Education:

• A minimum of a bachelors degree in computer science web development computer engineering IT a related field of study or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 9 years of software development experience with a proven history of launching successful custom development solutions.
• 2 years of leading software development teams or projects
• Strong background in architecture design and hands-on coding and configuration using Microsoft technologies including Azure framework and C#.
• Experience developing solutions using third-party Software Development Kits and cloud-based APIs.
• Experience developing solutions and integrating with Microsoft Dynamics CRM preferred.
• Experience in the higher education and post-secondary education sector preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Solid understanding of SDLC using Agile Methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft-centric development and skilled working with Microsoft SDLC management tools and technologies including Visual Studio Azure DevOps and Git
• Knowledge of design patterns and development experience framework Microsoft Azure and related tools
• Skilled in hands-on coding and configuration using Microsoft technologies including Azure framework and C#.
• Solid database development experience with SQL Server including T-SQL stored procedures and user-defined functions.
• Competent in Web development technologies Web Services JSON CSS HTML5 JavaScript jQuery React and other commonly used JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
• Must exhibit fluency in software development concepts including Software Design Patterns Caching Concurrency Security and Relational Databases.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of business and operational processes and needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to maintaining high security and architectural standards.
• Strong problem solving quantitative and analytical abilities capable of learning new technologies quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence clients team members and management.
• Ability to plan and manage numerous processes people and projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Architecture Dynamics CRM API and Entity Model preferred.

Additional Information :

About Keypath Education 

At Keypath we invite you to be part of something transformative. As a global EdTech leader we collaborate with leading universities to create and deliver online education solutions that tackle global social and economic challenges head on. Learn more about what its like to be a Keypather.  

Benefits and Rewards: 

• Opportunity to work in-office hybrid or remotely with laptop and hardware provided for your home office. 
• Access to health & wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Days. 
• Dedicated DEI committee 
• Learning & growth opportunities including access to LinkedIn Learning and career development programs and staff discount for Master degrees from our many university partners. 
• Employee-led initiatives such as Culture Club Team Green Sustainability and more. 
• Company events and activities run in-office and remotely. 
• Fast-growing company with increasing career path opportunities.  

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds People with Disability and people from the LGBTQIA Community.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time