What We re Looking For:Are you passionate about establishing sound practices and patterns for engineers to follow? Are you an advocate for awesome architecture? Do you relish in developing a collaborative culture across the tech-dev organization?This role and team will be hugely impactful on the business that continues to deliver life-changing outcomes for our learners. Indeed, Boot Camps provide thousands of learners with intense, high-quality education that unlocks new careers.You will lead a team of talented developers and long-time contractors on all phases of software development including requirements definition, design, development, testing, integration, and deployment. You will have an important role in architecting our backend and front-end infrastructure and will have the opportunity to build large, web-based applications that serve thousands of users to drive proactive learning and support models for our instructors and students.You have experience shipping large scale products and can debate the pros and cons of moving to a microservices architecture. You have worked in a platform stack that integrates Salesforce with custom software built on technologies like Go, React, Postgres/SQL and a variety of ecommerce tools. Importantly, you are open and collaborative and know how to motivate a team of remote developers. This individual is a senior leader in the Engineering and Architecture team, as well as a senior leader in the Technology function. This individual will manage a team of 40 FTEs and Offshore engineers and will help shape an engineering culture that reflects OneTeam philosophy across the entire Boot Camp tech-dev organization.Key Accountabilities:Strategy, including appropriate allocation of capital to value-oriented business objectivesOperations and ongoing delivery of planned work while minimizing the impact of unplanned workRecruitment, retention and training of world-class software development teamsManaging budgets within allocated rangesOps model improvements as a member of the extended technology leadership team.This individual will report into the VP, Boot Camp Technology and will partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure that technology supports the achievement of the key objectives in the business. They actively seek opportunities to drive software engineering excellence across portfolios and provide strategic context to technology choices. This individual will also work closely with other senior leaders across 2U to enable product line excellence.Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:Coach, train and mentor people managers and individual contributorsPerform architecture assessments and drive the development of architecture definitions for the organization to build scalable productsCommunicate cross-functionally and drive engineering effortsPartner across verticals to enhance the 2U global software engineering retention, recruitment, and training programDefine and deploy software engineering functional best practices to drive software development productivity and outputThings That Should Be In Your Background:At least 10 years of software engineering or technology focussed leadership experience is requiredExperience managing large, globally deployed software development teams including a mix of on-premises and remote team membersThe ability to demonstrate effective technology leadership in complex, multi service enterprises with complex stakeholder requirementsThe ability to demonstrate leadership in implementing large, complex software or technology projectsOther Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:Excellent communication skillsA bias for actionFocused on people and process first and foremostA strong belief in key engineering principlesNeed to know what you believe in when making a tough decisionNeed to articulate principles behind decision makingAbout 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)2U is comprised of 3 lines of business: Graduate Degree Programs, Short Course, and Boot Camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities and enterprise organizations transform in the digital era and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help our partners fill those needs developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners.2U Diversity and Inclusion StatementAt 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.Benefits & CultureWorking at 2U means working with individuals that are passionate and mission driven. We collaborate on tough problems to deliver the best outcomes for our partners, students, and each other. You will find team members working together in our open office spaces, gathered in the kitchen grabbing a snack, or taking a break in our game rooms.2U offers a comprehensive benefits package:Medical, dental, and vision coverageLife insurance, disability and 401(k)Unlimited snacks and drinksGenerous paid leave policies including unlimited PTOAdditional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter breakIn Colorado, the anticipated base salary for this role is $205,000 with potential bonus and equity eligibility.Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRowNote: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.

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