Job DescriptionAssociate Manager, Software DevelopmentLocation(s): New York - Hybrid
Get To Know the TeamOur Software Development team is responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable, high-performing applications that support critical business operations and client solutions. As an Associate Manager, you will lead a team of engineers while remaining close to the technology-driving delivery, improving engineering practices, and partnering cross-functionally with Product, QA, and Infrastructure teams.
What You Will Get To Do- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Drive end-to-end delivery of software solutions, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technical roadmaps
- Partner with Product Management, QA, and other stakeholders to define requirements, scope, and delivery timelines
- Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable, high-quality applications
- Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and documentation
- Manage team capacity, workload distribution, and performance, including hiring and development of team members
- Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing technical and delivery challenges
- Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making
- Drive process improvements to enhance team efficiency, delivery speed, and product quality
What You Will Bring- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or mentoring capacity
- Strong hands-on experience with modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python, or similar)
- Experience building and maintaining enterprise-level, scalable applications
- Experience building and scaling technology platforms within the fund of hedge funds or alternative investments space strongly preferred
- Strong domain expertise in investment systems, risk platforms, data architecture, and workflow automation
- Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and platform scalability within investment management environments
- Professional credentials such as CFA, CAIA, or MBA are highly desirable
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern software development practices
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines preferred
- Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and software engineering principles
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to balance technical contributions with people leadership responsibilities
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.
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SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan.
Salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, business needs, and geographic regions.
NY: Salary range for the position: 130,000 USD to 150,000 USD.
