Manager, Platform Development

Stride, Inc.

. Partner with technical product management and key business stakeholders to lead technology direction, facilitate technical decision points, and deliver products .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,329 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in software engineering, with a focus on team development, innovation, and the complete product development lifecycle. Proficient in Agile methodologies, CI/CD practices, and cloud architecture, particularly in AWS environments.

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Software Engineering LeadershipAgile MethodologiesCI/CD PracticesCloud Architecture in AWSTeam Development and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAutomationObject-Oriented DesignDesign PatternsIntegration ArchitectureApplication Deployment MethodsTesting and ComplianceBuild and Test AutomationMiddleware ArchitecturePerformance Assurance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsConflict ManagementNegotiationCoaching and MentoringRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAWSCI/CD ToolsDevOps ToolsSource Control Systems

Industry Keywords

Continuous IntegrationContinuous DeploymentService-Oriented ArchitectureMicroservice ArchitectureUI/UX Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with technical product management and key business stakeholders to lead technology direction, facilitate technical decision points, and deliver products
Interface with engineering groups and enterprise architecture; collaborate on integration projects, best practices, and introduction of new technologies
Commit to roadmaps with capabilities and timelines, evaluating and introducing new products and technologies
Align technology to business strategy and proactively drive technical direction throughout the organization
Adopt Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) methodology and institute a frequent release cadence
Manage multiple teams of Software Engineers, Quality Assurance Engineers, and DevOps, including full-time and contract resources
Directly supervise 5 or more FTE regular employees and/or contractors
Interview, hire, train, assign, direct, appraise, reward, and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
Lead and mentor engineering team members
Provide innovation-focused thought leadership and disseminate information on product development, engineering, and development processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related field AND three (3) years’ proven experience in software engineering leadership roles AND a strong engineering delivery and execution track record, with proven experience around the complete lifecycle of product development OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to attract talent, inspire the organization, and develop the next generation of leaders
Ability to build trusting, meaningful relationships with peers, stakeholders, and partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including influencing technical decisions and direction, conflict management, negotiation, and presentations
Full commitment to customer satisfaction
Ability to identify and drive innovation in products, technologies, processes, and solutions
High standards, results-oriented, proactive, and commitment to delivering high-quality software on time and within budget
Leadership skills including coaching/mentoring, critical thinking, facilitation, change leadership, and team development
Experience with software development and automation, including Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, build and test automation, orchestration/fulfillment, assurance, and performance
Relevant experience in large-scale application architecture/design, middleware architecture, integration architecture, application deployment methods, automation, testing, compliance, and auditing
Service-oriented and microservice architecture for highly available cloud-hosted applications and services in AWS
Understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices
Ability and desire to thrive in a proactive, high-pressure environment
Ability to clearly write technical specifications and strong estimating and planning skills
Experience with object-oriented design and design patterns
Solid understanding of source control and using it effectively
Experience working with offshore and distributed teams
Ability to pass/clear a required background check
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.) and web proficiency
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Certificates and licenses: None required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible employees may receive a bonus
Health benefits
Retirement contributions
Paid time off
Remote position
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities