Education Development Manager

About ADInstruments

ADInstruments is a leading provider of innovative solutions aimed at supporting research and educational institutions within the life sciences sector. With a global workforce of around 180 staff spread across 11 offices worldwide and a strong international distribution network, the company maintains its position as a field leader. The New Zealand team consists of 70 employees located in Dunedin, Otago.

Your Role

As the Education Development Manager, you'll oversee and guide both software and content development teams. Your leadership will be crucial in delivering a premier online software platform coupled with high-quality content offerings tailored for customers. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), your function bridges high-level strategic objectives with daily engineering practices and content release schedules.

What We Offer

Joining ADInstruments means working alongside motivated and forward-thinking professionals in a globally collaborative setting that values inclusive culture. Our Dunedin office fosters flexibility and is located centrally within a contemporary cafe district. You will have access to extensive learning and professional growth opportunities and receive direct support from the CTO. Discover a community passionate about science, education, and building top-tier products.

Skills and Experience Required

• At least eight years of relevant industry experience, demonstrating leadership in software development.
• Proven track record in managing software teams creating web applications that emphasize robustness, maintainability, scalability, and security.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, service boundaries, and integration methods.
• Expertise in Java and TypeScript programming languages; familiarity with Spring framework and SQL database design is advantageous.
• Exposure to AWS cloud services is preferred but not mandatory.
• A background in technical or computer science disciplines is beneficial though not compulsory.
• Understanding of engineering principles that influence software reliability, maintainability, performance, and design.
• Experience with Agile and SCRUM development methodologies.
• Good grasp of project management and software development processes.
• Capability to translate strategic vision into actionable objectives for product teams.
• Strong leadership qualities with an emphasis on collaborative problem-solving and ideation.
• Skill in delegating tasks effectively based on team members' expertise.
• Commitment to nurturing and developing team members' roles and capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail throughout all responsibilities.