Investment and Portfolio Management Software Engineer Lead

Corebridge Financial Inc.•Houston, TX

72d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer.â¯ The candidate will oversee and drive the successful integration of internal and third-party systems, while leading the design, development, and implementation of software solutions. This role is critical in ensuring seamless data flow, efficient system interoperability, and scalable backend architecture across our product ecosystem. As a hands-on technical leader, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, DevOps, QA, and external partners to deliver high-quality, reliable, and secure software integrations and core features..

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in software development, with 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
Strong proficiency in [programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, etc.].
Experience with RESTful APIs, webhooks, messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and microservices architecture.
Solid understanding of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth2, SAML, JWT, etc.).
Experience with API documentation and developer portals (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).
Proficiency in working with relational and NoSQL databases.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in the financial services industry specifically in wealth management and/or group retirement
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Familiarity with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, or SaaS platforms.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

Lead software integration projects, including the design, architecture, implementation, and deployment of system interfaces and APIs.
Design and develop core platform features, backend services, and middleware components to support scalable integrations.
Serve as the technical point of contact for integration-related initiatives across internal teams and external partners.
Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to team members.
Define and enforce best practices for software development, integration patterns, security, and documentation.
Collaborate with DevOps to ensure CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and deployment strategies support integration workflows.
Troubleshoot complex integration issues and provide long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
Evaluate new tools, platforms, and frameworks that enhance integration capability and performance.

Benefits

Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

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