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# IT & Development Manager

- **Company:** Strawbridge Studios, Inc.
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Data Security, Network Administration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2943233429-2

## About the Role

* IT infrastructure management
 * Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
 * Database administration (SQL)
 * Network administration
 * Information security and data privacy
 * Cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
 * Systems integration and APIs
 * Project management
 * Enterprise application support
 * Team leadership and people management

## Description

* Lead and manage the IT and software development function supporting photography and yearbook operations
 * Oversee design, development, and maintenance of internal applications and databases
 * Ensure reliability, security, and performance of production, imaging, and order-processing systems
 * Coordinate with operations, photography, and customer service teams to gather requirements and improve workflows
 * Manage vendors, licenses, backups, and technology assets across the organization
 * Implement best practices for data security, privacy, and system uptime for school partners
 * Supervise and mentor IT and development staff, setting priorities and monitoring progress
 * Plan and execute technology projects, upgrades, and integrations on time and within budget
 * Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide tier 3 support for critical systems
 * Contribute to long-term technology strategy aligned with Strawbridge Studios' business goals


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