Vision for the Role
TEG is at an exciting launch point. Our technology powers state education agencies across the country, and we've built a strong foundation that we are scaling to meet the growing demand.
This is a role for someone who wants to help shape the future of our technology platforms. You'll be deeply involved in architectural decisions that determine how we grow, what we build next, and what kind of company we become. You'll have genuine influence over the technology choices that drive business outcomes, from the systems we deploy today to the AI-enabled tools reshaping how schools and districts access information.
The opportunity is significant: ed tech is undergoing a structural shift toward transparency, interoperability, and data-driven decision-making. State agencies need partners who can deliver at the intersection of compliance, reliability, and modern software experience. We sit in that space, and we're building the platform to own it.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), the VP of Technology leads technical execution and engineering operations across the organization. This role is responsible for architecture, development standards, DevOps practices, and coordination of development resources to deliver reliable, scalable software. This is a hands-on technical leadership position with approximately 30% direct coding responsibility. The Director partners with the CIO (strategy/innovation) and Chief Solutions Officer (product direction) to implement technical solutions aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute the company’s technical strategy
- Lead system architecture and technology decisions
- Coordinate and lead distributed development teams
- Manage Azure DevOps environments, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes
- Oversee code quality through reviews and engineering standards
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of systems
- Collaborate with COO and Operations on security and compliance efforts, including SOC2
- Support AI application design and integration into the product stack
- Maintain clear documentation and technical processes
- Identify and implement improvements to tools and workflows
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 15+ years software development experience
- Experience leading technical architecture and engineering execution
- Extensive background in modern software development, including Python, JavaScript, or similar languages
- Demonstrated success leading the delivery of applications built with modern front-end frameworks
- Azure DevOps and CI/CD experience
- Strong understanding of scalable system design
- Experience with AI/ML-enabled applications or tooling
- Strong written documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in EdTech
- Experience supporting security and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, SOC2)