Blackbaud is hiring a Manager of Software Development to cultivate and lead engineering teams that develop, test, deploy, and maintain Blackbaud’s products. This role will work to establish and adhere to engineering best practices, identify critical gaps in development processes, create and own strategic projects, and empower teams. They will lead by example and be an agent of innovation while inspiring those around them. They will develop employees through goal setting and coaching best practices and processes.
What you’ll do:
Work in an agile development environment leading one or more engineering teams.
Recruit and cultivate highly engaged teams by attracting high performing team members, coaching them on their career growth, and ensuring they are connected to the outcomes and purpose of their work
Manage performance of team members through goal setting and measurement, coaching, recognition, and feedback through regular one-on-one's and check-ins
Partner with Product Management to establish product objectives, prioritize team backlogs, and ensure engineering investment is represented and align on market needs and prioritization.
Lead the continuous improvement of software development processes through collaboration with peers and architects
What you'll bring:
3+ years of experience managing software development teams in an agile environment
A history of delivering successful large-scale projects from inception to release
Experience working with a complex product portfolio across multiple teams
Demonstrative experience in software engineering best practices such as design patterns, decoupled architectures, test-driven development, and CI\CD pipelines
History of observing and considerately adopting contemporary software development technologies
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence
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Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience managing software development teams in an agile environment
- Experience working with a complex product portfolio across multiple teams
- Demonstrative experience in software engineering best practices
- History of delivering successful large-scale projects from inception to release
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and “wellbeing days” are emphasized, and feedback suggests PTO is a consistent strength. Remote/hybrid flexibility further supports time-away needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, health coaching, and flexibility (including remote/hybrid schedules) are highlighted as part of a holistic support approach. Tuition reimbursement, wellness recognition, and home-office support add everyday value.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits extend to mental health support, fertility options, and travel support for abortion care, with parental leave also included. These offerings signal attention to diverse needs across life stages.
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What We Do
Blackbaud unleashes the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. As the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact, Blackbaud expands what is possible across the nonprofit and education sectors, at companies committed to social responsibility, and for individual change makers. Built specifically for fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management, Blackbaud’s essential software accelerates impact through unmatched expertise and powerful data intelligence. Millions of people across more than 100 countries connect, give, learn, and engage through Blackbaud platforms.
Why Work With Us
We’re here to fuel impact that creates a better, more connected world. When nonprofits, social impact teams, schools and individual change-makers have powerful and effective foundational infrastructure, they transform our communities and our world.
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