Who We Are:
We are a national, innovative, high-growth software company devoted to K12 education administration. Our products beat the competition by focusing on all business operations of K12 schools, including both financial and school nutrition management. We have a deep understanding of K12 school systems and regulations, with a focus on providing creative, integrated and user-friendly solutions supported by excellent customer service. Our workforce is talented, loyal, dedicated and highly enthusiastic. This is a fantastic career opportunity for the right individual. We offer challenging work in a team environment.
We respect each other and collaborate for continuous improvement. We are the experts in our product lines and we anticipate the needs of our customers. Our customers say we work efficiently and always strive to provide the proper solution. We have achieved this by building relationships based upon: expertise, patience, attentiveness, clear positive communication, tenacity, and a calm presence. LINQ is on a mission to empower central office heroes who make K-12 districts and schools stronger. LINQ improves efficiency, optimizes performance, and manages compliance through its suite of administrative, financial, and nutritional solutions; allowing administrators to make a bigger impact for their staff, students, and communities.
LINQ is the first company to deliver a full suite of integrated solutions to manage operations at the state, district, and school levels. LINQ has helped over 30,000 schools and served over 17 million students to increase K-12 potential.
LINQ’s Values:
• Act with Integrity & Build Trust: Trust is the foundation of our company. We operate with the highest standards of integrity, both internally and externally. We believe in transparency, honesty, and accountability. Building a culture where trust is earned and maintained. • Deliver Excellence: We consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. In every interaction, we strive to anticipate needs, provide swift solutions, and go the extra mile to relentlessly impress our customers. We communicate clearly, consistently, and in a timely way to cultivate lasting relationships. • Embrace Challenges: We embrace a growth mindset.
Challenges offer opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. Continuous learning keeps us relevant and effective to ensure our solutions remain on the leading edge of innovation. • Collaborate & Act as One Team: Diverse skills, ideas, and perspectives are our strength. Through open communication, shared goals, and a spirit of unity and mutual respect, we collaborate to achieve excellence, drive innovation, and propel our company forward as a cohesive force.
About The Team:
LINQ is at the forefront of EdTech where innovation meets practicality. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence and are in search of a Director Engineer, Custom Solutions.
About The Position:
As a Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality software solutions for the sole purpose of delighting our clients. You will lead and manage several engineering teams who work on various projects across different domains and technologies. You will collaborate closely with the sales, consulting, other Engineering directors, project managers, and account managers to ensure customer satisfaction, project success, profitable accounts, and business expansion.
What You'll Be Doing:
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering teams and ensure adherence to best practices, standards, and methodologies. • Manage the engineering resources, budget, and schedule for multiple projects and ensure timely and quality delivery. • Estimate the scope, cost, and timeline of new projects and proposals and prepare statements of work (SOWs) and contracts. • Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and senior management on project status, risks, issues, and expectations. • Identify and resolve any technical, operational, or organizational challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle. • Mentor, coach, and develop the engineering talent and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. • Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the software industry and evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
What We Are Looking For:
• 8+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and design, with at least 3 years of experience in leading and managing engineering teams. • Experience in project estimation, project management, resource management, and SOW authoring. Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, practices, and methodologies, such as agile, scrum, waterfall, etc. • Skilled in various coding languages, platforms, and tools, such as .NET, C#, Python, SQL Server, JavaScript, React, Angular, Azure, etc. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
What Will Make You Stand Out:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • Experience working on custom or funded software development projects, preferably in a technical consulting or professional services environment. • Passionate about software engineering, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Travel Requirements:
Less than 10%
Total Rewards:
Remote working environmentAbility to work in a physical office, if near one of our offices (Wilmington, Irvine, and Austin)One America 401k plan with 4% employer matching on total earnings, not just base (100% fully vested)Company Bonus Plan or Target Sales Commission PlanFlexible Open Paid Time Off PlanPaid Parental Leave Policy10 paid holidays16 hours of paid volunteer timeBlue Cross Blue Shield benefit network (medical/dental/vision)Low-deductible PPO option or HDHP option with employer contributed HSADental with child orthodontia100% Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceHealth and wellness benefits including gym and Headspace reimbursementProfessional development opportunities
EOE Statement/Accommodation Notice:
LINQ is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HRHelp@linq.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HRHelp@linq.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.
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