Sr.Software Development Manager - Front Office

Job Title: Senior Software Development Manager

Location: Chicago,IL

About Us:

At Clearwater Analytics, we are on a mission to become the world's most trusted and comprehensive technology platform for investment management, reporting, accounting, and analytics. We partner with sophisticated institutional investors worldwide and are seeking an Sr. Software Development Manager who shares our passion for innovation and client commitment.

Role Overview:

If you are an experienced leader in software development with a strong background in FinTech, particularly in OMES, PMS, FO, and IM, we invite you to apply for this position. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality software solutions in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a talented team dedicated to developing high-quality software used by industry leaders in fixed income asset management and trading.
• Drive the delivery of business goals through effective team processes and direct engagement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Participate actively in Agile meetings to refine development strategies and contribute to the product roadmap.
• Champion the integration of emerging technologies and feature enhancements that keep our platform ahead of the curve.
• Manage large projects from inception to delivery, ensuring the team meets its high expectations and performance standards.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of total software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the FinTech sector.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architecture.
• Experience with real-time systems, event-driven architectures, and engineering excellence in a large-scale environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment, driving results and fostering innovation.
• Bonus: Experience in BigTech and hands-on coding experience in software development.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to present intricate technical designs clearly.
• Familiarity with investment workflows and financial services, specifically within portfolio management.

What we offer:

• Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment
• Team-focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership
• Access cutting-edge investment reporting technology and expertise
• Defined and undefined career pathways, allowing you to grow your way
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Personal Time Off and Volunteer Time Off to give back to the community
• RSUs, as well as an employee stock purchase plan and a 401 (k) with a match
• Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year
• Work from home Fridays

Why Join Us?

This is an incredible opportunity to lead a passionate team that is shaping the future of investment management technology. You'll have the chance to work in a dynamic, agile environment while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make an impact, apply now.

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in a career with Clearwater!

About us

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) is transforming investment management with the industry’s most comprehensive cloud-native platform for institutional investors across global public and private markets. While legacy systems create risk, inefficiency, and data fragmentation, Clearwater’s single-instance, multi-tenant architecture delivers real-time data and AI-driven insights throughout the investment lifecycle. The platform eliminates information silos by integrating portfolio management, trading, investment accounting, reconciliation, regulatory reporting, performance, compliance, and risk analytics in one unified system. Serving leading insurers, asset managers, hedge funds, banks, corporations, and governments, Clearwater supports over $8.8 trillion in assets globally. Learn more at www.clearwateranalytics.com.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply! You may be just what we're looking for.