Location: Primarily Bethesda, MD with frequent telework; on-site support may be required; telework is Government-authorized.

Citizenship: US Citizen (MUST)

Security Clearance: Ability to meet federal suitability and security requirements as applicable.

Position Overview:

We are hiring experienced engineers for SharePoint & OpenText Development - SharePoint Lead (.NET) to provide continuity of operations and lifecycle development support for NIDA’s Microsoft SharePoint Online (GCC) and OpenText Content Suite (Livelink) platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational health, administration, maintenance, and technical support for SharePoint Online and OpenText Content Suite.
• Serve as primary technical POC for platform issues (workflow failures, errors, user issues) and coordinate timely resolution.
• Implement and manage platform security/access controls in coordination with ISSO; support authorized MFA implementations.
• Execute full lifecycle development: business analysis, requirements, design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Design and maintain platform architecture (site collections, metadata, content types, workflows); plan/execute content migrations.
• Support governance and compliance: SOPs, policies, audits, documentation, and user training.

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years implementing SharePoint Online, PowerApps, and Power Automate solutions.
• Experience with SPFx, REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API; source control (Azure DevOps/Git) and CI/CD preferred.
• Agile/Scrum experience required. Familiarity with Section 508/WCAG desirable.
• Microsoft certifications (Power Platform Developer Associate / Microsoft 365 Developer Associate) preferred.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain required government security clearance.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Be mentored by a professional full-time staff member within the project team.
• Gain hands-on exposure to healthcare IT initiatives and federal systems.
• Assist in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and functional requirements.
• Support requirements traceability, user stories, and acceptance criteria development.
• Analyze system workflows, data flows, and process diagrams.
• Participate in requirement walkthroughs, and technical discussions.
• Assist with validating solutions to ensure business needs are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast paced, agile environment.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn both business and technical aspects of system delivery.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, listen effectively, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience or coursework involving analysis, logic, or structured problem-solving (e.g., computer science, mathematics, or research).
• Ability to analyze technical information and translate it into business-friendly documentation.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Academic or research experience involving data analysis, algorithms, or structured modeling.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum concepts.
• Exposure to AWS Cloud, DevSecOps concepts, or system integrations is a plus.
• 0–2 years of experience; formal training and mentorship will be provided.
• Exposure to one or more of the following technologies is a plus:
  HTML, CSS, Java, Visual Studio, .NET, Node.js, AngularJS
• Any additional technical or analytical skills will be considered a plus.
  

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in: 
  o    Computer Science
  o    Information Systems
  o    Business Analytics
  o    Mathematics
  o    Or a related technical/analytical field
• Sparksoft is seeking qualified students or recent graduates eager to work in an internship position while gaining real-world project experience.
  

Mindgrub Technologies is a digital agency specializing in digital transformation for established enterprises and growth-stage companies. We build complex, deeply integrated applications that power critical experiences for enterprises and startups alike. Our engineering teams work across web, mobile, and cloud platforms, delivering solutions that range from multi-million dollar platform modernizations to fast-moving, high-impact digital builds.

The Opportunity

Mindgrub is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead and scale our entire engineering organization. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for engineering delivery, performance, and growth across all client engagements.

This role operates as a Director-of-Directors position. You will lead Directors of Web, Mobile, and Cloud Engineering while partnering closely with peer leaders across Project Management, Quality Assurance, Product Strategy, Design, and Managed Services Operations. You will report to the Vice President of Professional Services and play a critical role in shaping how Mindgrub delivers high-quality software at scale.

You will own engineering delivery from early sales solutioning through successful project launch and execution. As Mindgrub continues to grow, this leader will also help expand our technical solution offerings, particularly in AI-enabled delivery, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies.

This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader with deep experience in agency or consultancy environments who can balance technical excellence, delivery accountability, people leadership, and business partnership.

What Success Looks Like

• A healthy, accountable, and engaged engineering culture characterized by trust, clarity, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Improved client satisfaction driven by consistent execution and technical leadership
• Predictable, high-quality delivery with reduced estimate-to-actual variance
• Healthy utilization and staffing models that support both growth and team sustainability
• Strong Director-level ownership with minimal delivery escalation
• Engineering viewed internally and externally as a trusted partner in growth and delivery

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership
  • Accountable for the performance, quality, and scalability of the Mindgrub engineering organization
  • Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering organization of 40+ engineers across web, mobile, and cloud 
  • Manage a blended delivery model including full-time staff, contractors, and delivery partners
  • Embrace, mentor, and grow engineering directors and managers
  • Drive engagement, retention, and career growth within the engineering organization
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards and best practices that scale
    
    
• Engineering Performance & Enablement
  • Own engineering productivity and efficiency outcomes
  • Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Project Management to influence performance across the delivery organization
  • Scale human-centered engineering performance through insights-based action and enablement
  • Improve estimation accuracy and reduce delivery variance on projects
  • Lead the identification and implementation of improvements to tools, processes, and workflows that increase team effectiveness
  • Leverage AI and automation pragmatically to improve delivery quality, velocity, and operational efficiency
  • Establish metrics and feedback loops that drive continuous improvement
    
    
• Solution Development & Client Engagement
  • Partner with sales and account teams from early opportunity identification through project launch
  • Lead technical solutioning for complex enterprise engagements, including strategy, architecture, technical plans, and resource plans
  • Identify opportunities to expand Mindgrub's solution offerings, particularly in AI, cloud, and emerging technologies
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Develop accurate estimates and staffing models for projects of varying size and complexity
    
    
• Delivery Excellence
  • Own accountability for engineering delivery outcomes: high-quality products delivered on time and within budget
  • Set the standard for delivery quality, predictability, and accountability
  • Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Project Management to drive cross-functional alignment and shared accountability
  • Reduce defect rates and rework through proactive quality practices and QA collaboration
  • Guide teams through complex technical challenges; provide architectural oversight and hands-on guidance when needed
  • Balance competing priorities across multiple concurrent client engagements
    
    
• Business Growth & Innovation
  • Scale engineering capacity in alignment with Mindgrub's revenue growth and demand
  • Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies; bring forward opportunities to differentiate Mindgrub in the market
  • Contribute to strategic planning and long-term roadmap for engineering capabilities
  • Be a thought leader internally and externally

We recognize this is a broad role, and you don’t need to check every box to apply. If you see yourself succeeding quickly in some aspects of the role and growing into others, we encourage you to apply. Let us know in your cover letter how your experience aligns, where you’d value support, and which parts of this role you’re most excited about and see as opportunities to make an immediate impact.

Requirements

• Must Have
  • 15+ years of software engineering experience with 10+ progressive leadership responsibility
  • Experience leading engineering organizations of 50+ people, including managing managers
  • Experience managing contractors and delivery partners as part of a blended delivery model
  • Consulting, agency, or professional services background building large, enterprise, deeply integrated applications
  • Proven ability to develop end-to-end solutioning: strategy, architecture, technical plans, and resource plans
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects across a range of sizes and complexity levels
  • Demonstrated ability to engage at a principal or architect level in technical discussions and decision making
  • Technology-agnostic mindset with ability to lead across diverse stacks (we work in .NET, JavaScript/React, Python, cloud platforms, and mobile)
  • Strong client-facing skills with experience engaging enterprise stakeholders from sales through delivery
  • Ability to work East Coast hours
  • Ability to travel to our Baltimore HQ and other locations regularly (~15%)
    
    
• Should Have
  • Hands-on experience in AI technologies, including building AI-powered tech, integrating AI into tech stacks, and leveraging AI to improve how work gets done
  • Experience scaling or launching new service offerings within an agency or consultancy
  • Financial acumen, including understanding of utilization, margin, delivery cost, and the financial implications of staffing and delivery decisions
  • Experience executing dynamic resource planning across multiple concurrent projects, including frequent reprioritization

Compensation

• $160,000 - $180,000 USD
• Base compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including skills, education, certifications, and overall experience for this role.

The Perks of Being a Full Time Mindgrubber 

• Work remotely or in the office - your choice! 
• Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Paid Time Off available when you start
• Free access to Premium Calm app subscription
• Annual training budget dedicated to your professional development
• A variety of fun Mindgrub hosted events and Committees to join (e.g. Adventure Club, Fun Committee, DEI Committee, Mindgrub Meet Ups, and more!)

Inclusivity without exception | At Mindgrub we value and encourage mutual respect and acceptance. We know we all have something to contribute. We work every day to ensure all are welcome, and that we treat all people with fairness and dignity.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

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