[Hiring] Manager of Software Development @Kiddie Academy

Role Description

This is a rewarding long-term career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care corporate team, as well as our franchisees as they make an impact in communities across the country. As the Manager of Software Development, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of scalable software applications utilizing cloud-based technologies on the Microsoft Azure platform.

• Provide guidance to the software development team
• Review code for accuracy and completeness

This is a remote position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field required; master’s degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years of experience leading agile development teams and managing software development projects
• Process driven but creative and innovative
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

• Salary Range of $160,000-170,000 annually
• 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for you
• 100% company-paid dental and vision for you and your family
• 401K and 4% employer match upon eligibility
• Childcare tuition discounts
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, PTO and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits
• Flexibility through an allowance of work from home days

Company Description

Since its inception in 1981, Kiddie Academy® has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. In 2025, we ranked #86 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® Ranking and have been included in the top 10 “Best Places to Work” according to Baltimore Business Journal for five consecutive years.

• Kiddie Academy routinely ranks among the top franchising companies and providers in the child care category.
• We currently support 345+ Academies operating in 39 states and the District of Columbia, and more than 75 locations in various stages of development.

• Integrity guides every decision
• Relationships are built through nurturing connections
• Passion drives our dedication and energy
• Curiosity fuels exploration and discovery
• Responsibility reflects our commitment to education and community improvement
• Impact represents our goal of making a lasting, positive difference in the lives of children and our families