Nebraska Children and Families Foundation · 5 hours ago
Lead, Technology Solutions
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffNebraska Children and Families Foundation is seeking a technology enthusiast to join their Operations & IT Solutions department as the Technology Solutions Lead. In this role, you will take ownership of key technology workstreams, primarily focusing on the development and management of CI Atlas, an ERP system designed for Collective Impact organizations.
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Hiring Manager
Brenda Weyers
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of CI Atlas (Django backend, Nuxt frontend), building and maintaining features across core modules including contact management, reporting, and the Statewide Plan portal
Write tests, participate in code reviews, support data model work, and maintain documentation for the applications you help build
Administer Ubuntu servers, maintain Docker containers and self-hosted applications (including Leantime, WikiJS, Snipe-IT, Moodle, and others), perform updates and backups, and monitor system health
Support PostgreSQL database operations, including basic performance monitoring, query troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity across environments
Assist with SharePoint administration, Teams configuration, and Entra ID management in coordination with NCFF’s managed service provider
Help staff understand how to use organizational tools effectively to support their work through coaching, creating how-to guides and documentation, and helping ensure adoption targets are met for CI Atlas modules and other platforms
Work across initiative teams to understand their technology needs, gather feedback on deployed solutions, and help translate operational requirements into technical improvements
Support the department’s efforts to document and maintain compliance with data security, privacy, and contractual obligations across systems and platforms
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of Python and at least one web framework
Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and frontend development concepts
Basic Linux server administration skills (comfort with the command line, SSH, package management)
Experience with Docker and containerized applications
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
Ability to work independently, prioritize across concurrent projects, and ask good questions when you need clarity
Comfort with writing and following documentation, including process guides, system runbooks, and user-facing how-to materials
Demonstrated curiosity and a track record of picking up new technologies through self-directed learning, whether through personal projects, coursework, or previous roles
Basic understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance concepts
Must reside in Nebraska
Preferred
Experience with Django, FastAPI, or Flask (Django preferred)
Experience with Django REST Framework and/or Vue.js/Nuxt
PostgreSQL database experience
M365 experience (SharePoint, Teams, M365 Suite)
Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
Familiarity with reverse proxies (Traefik, Nginx, or Caddy)
Experience supporting end users in a help desk, IT support, or technology enablement capacity
Experience working with REST APIs
Understanding of data governance or compliance frameworks
Experience in nonprofit, government, or social services environments
A homelab, personal project portfolio, or other evidence of building things
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or automated deployment workflows
Experience creating user-facing documentation, training materials, or knowledge base content
Company
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
To create positive change for Nebraska's children through community engagement.
Founded in 1997
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aiesha A. Rahn Ed.S, IMH-E®
Associate VP of Early Childhood - Sixpence Child Care Partnerships
Deb Reiman
Associate Vice President of Early Childhood Sixpence Childcare Partnerships
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