Software Developer IV

Liberty University

. Serve as the Student Information Services (SIS) Team Lead within IT Development .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and full-stack development, with a strong focus on leading teams and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. Proficient in mentoring developers and driving technology adoption while ensuring high-quality outcomes and effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Software ArchitectureMicroservicesService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Team LeadershipContainerized Environments

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentArchitecture Design PatternsApplication Performance OptimizationUnit TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-End TestingScalable Systems DesignTechnical Risk ManagementComplianceDevelopment Practices

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingOwnership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Student Information Services (SIS)Technical AuthorityCross-Functional CollaborationEmerging TechnologiesHigh-Impact Incident Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Microservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Student Information Services (SIS) Team Lead within IT Development
Lead a development team delivering and supporting strategic SIS initiatives
Lead design, development, and delivery of Liberty’s SIS and related product suite
Make technical decisions supporting 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 team’s primary technical authority for architectural governance, code quality, testing, technical risk management, compliance, security, and development practices
Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging technologies, methodologies, and development approaches
Lead the evolution of complex systems, codebases, and development workflows
Communicate technical vision, strategy, tradeoffs, and progress to executives, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences
Mentor team members, support training and personnel initiatives, resolve technical challenges, and help shape department direction and engineering culture
Ensure team coverage for incidents, including potential High or Critical incidents outside normal business hours
Own project, request, and high-impact incident deliverables and minimize disruption during resolution
Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the University professionally
Work as a team member while supporting LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ
May supervise a team of 3 or more developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required
8+ years of experience in software development is required
Deep understanding of architecture and design patterns
Expertise in software architecture and design principles, including microservices and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
Comprehensive knowledge of multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools across the full stack
Ability to analyze and optimize application performance at front-end, back-end, and database levels
Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and drive technology adoption
Experience designing and implementing solutions in containerized environments
Strong skills in designing scalable and maintainable systems and understanding design patterns
Proficiency in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks
Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing
Strong ownership and personal accountability for technical outcomes
Ability to mentor developers, establish standards, and raise team technical capability
Ability to balance technical excellence with practical delivery as requirements and priorities evolve
Ability to work across teams on architecture, APIs, integrations, security, data, testing, and deployment
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
Ability to design and guide scalable, reliable, secure, and high-quality solutions
Ability to perform desk-based work, including computer use and data entry
Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative settings
Valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance required when driving for work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
Potential eligibility for benefits based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, University needs, and market conditions