Director Of Engineering, Financials & Grantmaking

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the global Financials & Grantmaking engineering organization at Blackbaud. This leader develops strong engineering managers, balances modernization with dependable support of the systems of record our customers rely on, uses AI to accelerate delivery and raise quality, and holds the organization to a high bar for technical excellence and operational reliability.

About The Team

Financials & Grantmaking builds Financial Edge NXT, Blackbaud’s cloud fund accounting solution for nonprofits, and Blackbaud Grantmaking, used by foundations and corporate grantmakers to manage the grant lifecycle. This organization comprises approximately 70 engineers across globally distributed teams in the United States and India, including both employees and contractors. Teams plan and deliver on a SAFe cadence. This role collaborates with leaders across Product Management, PMO, and other cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes. This team plays a critical role in shaping the future of our solutions,



balancing innovation through AI-enabled capabilities with the ongoing modernization and evolution of existing products, all while delivering value to our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Build, mentor, and inspire diverse, high-performing engineering teams and leaders across application development, fostering an inclusive setting where individuals thrive and grow.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and innovation – leveraging AI to accelerate delivery and improve quality, and encouraging the team to actively experiment with emerging capabilities as they evolve to enhance product capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Shape and execute technical strategy in close partnership with Product Management, Enterprise Architecture, and other key stakeholders, aligning technology roadmaps with business priorities and adapting to evolving industry practices.
• Ensure predictable

📌 Director, Software Development (Hyderabad)
🏢 Blackbaud India
📍 Hyderabad