VP Engineering

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u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat We’re Looking For:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eAre you passionate about leading developers to build innovative software? Are you interested in using modern web technologies to unleash the power of our data and building elegant and scalable systems to help create innovative classroom learning experiences?u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eYou will lead a team of talented developers on all phases of software development including requirements definition, design, development, testing, integration, and deployment. You will architect our backend and front-end infrastructure and will have the opportunity to build large, web-based applications that serve thousands of users to drive proactive learning and support models for our instructors and students. You have experience shipping large scale products and in writing production-quality code in React, Go and Postgres/SQL and have experience in managing Salesforce software development. Importantly, you are open and collaborative and know how to motivate a team of remote developers.u0026nbsp; This individual is a senior leader in the Engineering and Architecture team, as well as a senior leader in the TechDev division.u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eKey Accountabilities:u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eStrategy (appropriate allocation of capital to value-oriented business objectives)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eOperations (ongoing delivery of planned work while minimizing the impact of unplanned work)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eTeam (recruitment, retention and training of world-class software development teams)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eBudget (managing budgets within allocated ranges)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eThis individual will partner closely with the VP of Platform Product Management and business stakeholders to ensure that technology supports the achievement of the key objectives in the business. u0026nbsp; They actively seek opportunities to drive software engineering excellence across portfolios and provide strategic context to technology choices.u0026nbsp; This individual will also work closely with other senior leaders in 2U to enable product line excellence.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eResponsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eBe both a highly technical, hands-on coder and effective people manageru003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003ePerform architecture assessments and develop architecture definitions for the organization to build scalable productsu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eCommunicate cross-functionally and drive engineering effortsu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eGuide and mentor team members in software engineering best practicesu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eParticipate in requirements definition, technical design, coding, code reviews, and unit testing, and deploymentu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eCollaborate closely with other engineering teams and business to ensure we continuously innovate and build world-class productsu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eDeveloping and maintaining the 2U global software engineering retention, recruitment, and training program.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eDefining and deploying software engineering functional best practices to drive software development productivity and output.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eThings That Should Be In Your Background:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eAt least 10 years of software engineering or technology focussed leadership experience is required.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eExperience managing large, globally deployed software development teams including a mix of on-premises and remote team members.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eThe ability to demonstrate effective technology leadership in complex, multi service enterprises with complex stakeholder requirements.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eThe ability to demonstrate leadership in implementing large, complex software or technology projects.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eExperience in partnering with executive-level stakeholders to define and deploy software or technology to solve specific business objectives.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eA degree in Computer Science or similar ICT fields is helpful, but not mandatory.u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eOther Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eThis role will be expected to work after hours to manage or coordinate exceptional circumstances such as service degradation, service disruption or other unexpected technology behaviors.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eAt 2U, we power world-class online education and in-person boot camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help universities fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our university partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 150,000 students and lifelong learners. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. has acquired and integrated two companies, broadening our portfolio of education offerings into short courses with GetSmarter and boot camps with Trilogy. This role supports our Trilogy line of business.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout Trilogyu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eTrilogy Education, a brand of 2U Inc., partners with the best universities in the world to create and manage skills-based instructional programs (boot camps) to provide training for today’s workers with tomorrow’s skills.u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e2U Diversity and Inclusion Statementu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eAt 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBenefits u0026amp; Cultureu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eWorking at 2U means working with individuals that are passionate and mission driven. We collaborate on tough problems to deliver the best outcomes for our partners, students, and each other. You will find team members working together in our open office spaces, gathered in the kitchen grabbing a snack, or taking a break in our game rooms.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003e2U offers a comprehensive benefits package:u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eMedical, dental, and vision coverageu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eLife insurance, disability and 401(k)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eUnlimited snacks and drinksu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eTuition reimbursement programu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eGenerous paid leave policies including unlimited PTOu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=font-weight: 400;\u003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eAdditional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break from Christmas through New Years!u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eTo learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRowu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003eNote: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=font-weight: 400;\u003e2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay and dismissal.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e}

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