# Iris Software Inc. — Software Engineering Manager - Generated: 2026-09-02 09:34:05 AM EDT - Original/canonical posting: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4460294596/ - Provider: linkedin - Posting time: approximately 2026-09-01 11:34 AM EDT (estimated from provider's '22 hours ago' at capture) - Applicants: 45 applicants - Work model/location: Explicit 100% Remote designation; 45 applicants.; provider location: New York City Metropolitan Area - Compensation: Undisclosed; canonical title is Software Engineering Manager, so the missing-compensation exception does not apply. - Travel: Undisclosed; neutral under the fit gate. - Positioning track: Technical manager - Fit outcome: FAIL — 84% ## Direct-match strengths ['Hands-on AWS, Python, AI-platform, distributed-system, and cloud-native architecture depth', 'Credible player-coach leadership across engineering, DevOps, and production delivery'] ## Hard or material gaps ['Required React-ecosystem expertise is unsupported', 'Compensation is undisclosed for the canonical Manager title', 'Terraform and TypeScript are unsupported, although Python and AWS CDK/CloudFormation provide partial adjacent coverage'] ## Evidence map 1. AWS, full-stack SaaS, cloud-native systems, microservices, and distributed architecture are directly supported. 2. Python is directly supported; TypeScript is not documented. 3. No candidate source establishes React-ecosystem experience, which the JD requires in the frontend category. 4. PostgreSQL is direct and provides the required database-category match. 5. REST APIs, Kafka/event-driven systems, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD are direct matches. 6. AWS CDK and CloudFormation are adjacent IaC evidence, but Terraform is not documented. 7. Bedrock, OpenAI, Vertex AI, RAG, and intelligent workflows directly support the AI-services mandate. 8. Keith exceeds the experience and leadership tenure requirements and has led global Agile teams. ## Full normalized job description Our Client which is a large EdTech is looking to hire - Director of Software Engineering / Software Development Manager. Director of Software Engineering / Software Development Manager. 100 % Remote ( RTH ) Client is looking for a highly technical, hands-on Director of Software Engineering with deep experience in modern cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and full-stack platform development. This role combines technical leadership, architectural ownership, and delivery accountability across large-scale digital platforms supporting student/learner experience, applications, and data ecosystems. This is not a traditional management-only role. You will operate as a player-coach, actively engaging in system design, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making while leading globally distributed engineering teams. You will own both how systems are built and how they are delivered, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms aligned with business outcomes. The ideal candidate has built and scaled complex systems, understands trade-offs deeply, and can drive end-to-end delivery with strong engineering rigor. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: Engineering & Platform Leadership Own and drive the architecture and engineering strategy for scalable, cloud-native platforms across student/learner experience, applications, and data ecosystems. Lead the design and evolution of systems using: Backend: Python, Ruby on Rails, Clojure, or Elixir Frontend: React, TypeScript, or HTML/CSS Data: MySQL, PostgreSQL Define and implement API-first, microservices, and event-driven architectures using modern design patterns. Establish architectural standards across frontend, backend, and integrations, including scalability, resiliency, security, and performance optimization. Drive build vs. buy vs. partner decisions, balancing speed, cost, and long-term platform ownership. Ensure systems are designed for high availability, observability, and global scale. Delivery, AI & DevOps Execution Act as a hands-on technical leader across engineering and DevOps, owning how systems are designed, built, deployed, and operated Lead architecture and design reviews, code quality, and resolution of complex production issues Own end-to-end delivery and operations, including release cycles, system reliability, uptime, and performance Drive DevOps practices across: CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS) Infrastructure as Code : Terraform Observability and monitoring Lead and mentor teams, ensuring accountability for both delivery outcomes and production stability Enable and guide adoption of AI/ML capabilities, including: Integrating AI services, APIs, and intelligent workflows into platforms Leveraging AI for automation, personalization, and engineering productivity (e.g., code generation, testing, operational insights) Establish strong execution discipline through: Definition of Ready / Done, sprint rigor, and release governance Metrics such as velocity, cycle time, deployment frequency, MTTR, and uptime Agile Leadership & Collaboration Work closely with engineering, product, partner operations, and data teams in Agile environments. Translate long-term architectural vision into incremental, executable delivery plans. Participate actively in PI planning, sprint reviews, and technical design forums. Mentor senior engineers, tech leads, and solution architects. Things That Should Be In Your Background: 12–15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with5+ years in leadership roles Proven experience as a hands-on technical leader across engineering and DevOps Strong expertise in at least one of the following in each area: Languages: Python, TypeScript (Ruby, Clojure, or Elixir a plus) Frontend: React ecosystem Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL OpenAI API(GPT models, embeddings, function calling), Azure OpenAI Service, Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI Deep experience with AWS cloud ecosystem, Docker & Kubernetes (EKS), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Experience designing and operating : Microservices architectures/Event-driven systems (Kafka or similar) Proven experience owning production systems, uptime, and operational excellence Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role: Experience in EdTech, Digital Media, eCommerce, or SaaS platforms Experience building or scaling high-traffic, customer-facing platforms Exposure to data platforms and event-driven data architectures Experience modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native architectures Experience working with global, distributed engineering teams Experience with Scaled Agile (e.g., SAFe), PI Planning, and driving delivery predictability across multiple teams. ## Artifact metadata - Resume and cover letter: Not generated under the fit gate. - Archived JD capture: https://files.keithsteward.com/Iris_Software_Inc/Keith_Steward_Software_Engineering_Manager_4460294596_4460294596_JD_capture.md - Google Drive used: No