Associate Manager Software Development

SS&C Technologies • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Job Description Associate Manager, Software Development Location(s): New York - Hybrid Get To Know the Team Our 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401 (k) Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents, and Experiences of Our Employees
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more!
• SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees