Vice President of Software Development

Job Summary

To support a growing engineering organization, the full-time remote Vice President of Software Development will manage product and application engineering teams, modernize architecture, and ensure operational excellence while fostering a culture of ownership and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Builds and leads Product and Application Engineering teams, establishing performance expectations and coaching through senior technical leaders
• Sets engineering architecture direction, stabilizes critical services, and manages modernization efforts across applications and infrastructure
• Establishes secure engineering practices and oversees the engineering budget, ensuring accountability and effective resource allocation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a relevant field
• Minimum fifteen years of relevant professional experience, including eight years in managerial roles
• Proven experience in building and leading multi-team engineering organizations
• Deep expertise in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and system architecture
• Personal commitment to Young Life's Christian mission and adherence to required staff policies