Job Opportunity For Director of Technology At NavGurukul

Roles and responsibilities:

Internal Products:

• Lead the development and maintenance of NavGurukul’s core learning platform and other internal applications.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and optimisation within the tech team.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from ideation and planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Manage the technology budget and ensure efficient resource allocation for internal projects.
• Collaborate with the curriculum and learning experience teams to ensure technology seamlessly supports our unique pedagogy.
• Other Projects:
• Identify and evaluate potential technology partnerships and integrations to enhance our offerings.
• Explore and implement emerging technologies that can support our mission and create a competitive edge.
• Manage external projects and initiatives related to technology, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive tech environment, promoting professional development and growth within the team.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, effectively communicating the value of technology.
   

Apply if you have:

• 6+ years of experience in software development and leadership roles, preferably in the education or non-profit sector.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating high-performing tech teams.
• Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies and best practices (Agile, DevOps, etc.).
• Experience in building and maintaining scalable and secure web applications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for NavGurukul’s mission and a commitment to democratising tech education.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Experience with educational technology platforms and/or non-profit organisations is a plus.
  Location: Remote
   
  Compensation & Culture
• NavGurukul’s salaries are at par with most not-for-profits in the country. For this role, the salary bracket is 10 LPA to 15 LPA.
• At NavGurukul, we only do work that we genuinely believe to be impactful and derive a lot of personal meaning and joy from it.
• We are also committed to creating an environment of work that is healthy, transparent, and joyful and enables growth and change, both personally and professionally.
• We have an open, ongoing, non-hierarchical dialogue to ensure the same, and you will be welcome to contribute to it when you are a part of the NavGurukul team.
• We are an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals to apply, irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of ideas.