Administrator of Software Development & Cloud Integration

This staff member will lead, manage, and build software development projects and artificial intelligence driven development for the Region 16 Education Service Center (ESC), focusing on seamlessly integrating modern technology, agentic software development, and AI solutions to meet educational needs. This role entails managing cloud infrastructure and AI workloads using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) serverless architectures, overseeing development staff, managing projects using Microsoft Dev Ops, adhering to SCRUM methodologies, driving AI integration strategies, and directly interacting with customers and organizational leadership to recommend project directions and strategic roadmaps.

• Education/Certification:
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technology leadership field preferred).
• Skills:
• Advanced Leadership & Strategy: Proven administrative or senior management skills with a focus on enterprise technology strategy and scaling development teams.
• Agentic & AI Development: Deep understanding of AI orchestration, Large Language Model (LLM) integration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and multi-agent frameworks (e.g., Lang Chain, Auto Gen, CrewAI).
• Software Architecture: Strong proficiency in modern software architecture, specifically utilizing C#, Angular, and Material Design, with the ability to integrate AI agents into these existing frameworks.
• Project & Lifecycle Management: Advanced proficiency in enterprise project management using Microsoft Dev Ops and scalable Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
• Infrastructure Expertise: Demonstrated technical knowledge in server management, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), networking, and virtual environments necessary to support both standard and AI-driven applications.
• Executive Communication: Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of translating complex AI and technical concepts for diverse stakeholders, customers, and executive leadership.
• Innovation: High capacity to conceptualize, design, and recommend future-proof technology roadmaps that seamlessly blend organic coding with autonomous AI tools.

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture:
  Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
• Motion:
  Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
• Lifting:
  Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment:
  Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate occasional region wide and/or statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands:
  Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function

• Architect and direct the ESC’s transition toward an AI-augmented development lifecycle, focusing on building and deploying agentic workflows that automate complex tasks and enhance user experiences.
• Advise organizational leadership on long-term technology roadmaps, AI development strategies, and infrastructure investments to align with ESC's educational goals.
• Lead the research, evaluation, and implementation of new AI models, prompt engineering standards, and machine learning tools to supplement organic software development.

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