Director of Development and Software Architect
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting the MacArthur Fellows, the Foundation works to defend human rights, advance global conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how technology is affecting children and society.
MacArthur is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. Through the support it provides, the Foundation fosters the development of knowledge, nurtures individual creativity, strengthens institutions, helps improve public policy, and provides information to the public, primarily through support for public interest media.
The Foundation makes grants and loans through four programs.
International Programs focus on international issues, including human rights and international justice, peace and security, conservation and sustainable development, higher education in Nigeria and Russia, migration and human mobility, and population and reproductive health. MacArthur grantees work in about 60 countries; the Foundation has offices in India, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia.
U.S. Programs address issues in the United States, including community and economic development; housing, with a focus on the preservation of affordable rental housing; juvenile justice reform; education, with an emerging interest in digital media and learning; and policy research and analysis.
Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives support public interest media, including public radio, documentary programming, and work to explore the use of digital technologies to reach and engage the public. Grants are also made to arts and cultural institutions in the Chicago area and for special initiatives.
The MacArthur Fellows Program awards five-year, unrestricted fellowships to individuals across all ages and fields who show exceptional merit and promise of continued creative work. It is limited to U.S. citizens and residents.
The Information Technology Services Department currently consists of twelve staff members. They support the work of the Foundation by providing IT knowledge, tools and solutions to all our areas of work.
General Summary
The Foundation is seeking a dynamic hands-on Director of Development – Software Architect who is passionate about leading a team and designing and implementing technical solutions as part of a highly effective and innovative IT Services department.
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, The Director of Development - Software Architect directs and executes all aspects of design, development, and delivery of our software products. He or she must be able to lead and direct multiple concurrent and complex software development projects and communicate project and technical details to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders. The Director of Development - Software Architect must work with peers and across all departments to drive projects from initiation to completion as defined within the scope set by the business, ensuring the adherence to sound software development practices. This is a highly technical position with accountability for product evolution, performance, and quality, and it is also a leadership position requiring the ability to motivate and mentor development staff and work effectively with other functional teams. He or she will also be a change agent and drive continuous improvement in product development operations by initiating change and creating an environment that is conducive to change.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceWe are specifically looking for candidates with the following levels of experience:
--Building and retaining a highly talented group of people who have delivered extraordinary services: must be able to identify and execute on opportunities for team building
--Hands-on software development experience in Object Oriented Programming and working with principles, patterns and practices of object oriented analysis, design, and programming preferred
--Contributions to process development & evolution; ability to drive discipline in process implementation
--Balancing hands-off and hands-on management approach
--Success with iPhone/iPad iOS and Android application development a strong plus
We are seeking candidates with the following demonstrated skills and abilities:
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The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and benefits from the various perspectives and talents of a racially and culturally diverse staff. |
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