Vice President, Software Development

1 Year ago • 10 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a world-class VP of Engineering to lead, scale, and inspire our global engineering organization. This leader will be deeply technical and have a proven track record of building and managing distributed engineering teams that deliver enterprise-grade products at scale. Experience in financial technology, particularly in investment accounting, trading, or related domains, is highly preferred. The ideal candidate is metrics-driven, highly analytical, and passionate about operational excellence, innovation, and talent development. Key responsibilities include building, leading, and mentoring globally distributed engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and translating the company’s technical vision into actionable engineering strategies.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering
  • 10+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • 5+ years managing large, global teams
  • Significant experience in financial technology
  • Deep technical expertise as an engineer
  • Strong analytical and metrics orientation
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience with agile development, CI/CD, DevOps
  • Proven ability to drive change and innovation
Good to have:
  • Financial technology background in investment management/trading platforms
  • Experience building and scaling enterprise SaaS products globally

Job Details

Role Overview

We are seeking a world-class VP of Engineering to lead, scale, and inspire our global engineering organization. This leader will be deeply technical, a software engineer by training, and will have a proven track record of building and managing distributed engineering teams that deliver enterprise-grade products at scale. Experience in financial technology - particularly in investment accounting, trading, or related domains - is highly preferred. The ideal candidate is metrics-driven, highly analytical, and passionate about operational excellence, innovation, and talent development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Team Building
    • Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, globally distributed engineering teams.
    • Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
    • Attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
  • Technical Strategy & Execution
    • Translate the company’s technical vision into actionable engineering strategies and roadmaps.
    • Drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure products for a global client base.
    • Oversee architectural decisions, technical standards, and best practices across all engineering teams.
    • Leverage expertise in financial technology and investment management to ensure our solutions meet the complex needs of institutional investors.
  • Operational Excellence
    • Establish and monitor key engineering metrics (velocity, quality, uptime, cost, etc.) to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
    • Implement and optimize engineering processes, including agile methodologies, CI/CD, QA, and DevOps practices.
    • Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and capacity planning.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with Product, Design, Client Success, and other departments to align engineering efforts with business objectives and client needs.
    • Support go-to-market initiatives and client engagements as a technical leader.
    • Collaborate with industry experts and clients to stay ahead of trends and regulatory requirements in investment management.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement
    • Champion the adoption of new technologies, tools, and processes to drive innovation and efficiency.
    • Ensure the engineering organization remains ahead of industry trends and best practices.
  • Risk & Compliance
    • Ensure all products and engineering practices comply with relevant regulatory, security, and quality standards, particularly those impacting financial technology and investment management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including 5+ years managing large, globally distributed teams.
  • Significant experience in financial technology, with a strong preference for backgrounds in investment management, trading platforms, or related fintech domains.
  • Demonstrated success building and scaling enterprise SaaS products on a global scale.
  • Deep technical expertise and hands-on experience as an engineer.
  • Strong analytical and metrics orientation; proven ability to set, track, and deliver on KPIs.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with agile development, CI/CD, DevOps, and modern software engineering best practices.
  • Proven ability to drive change, foster innovation, and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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For more than a decade, we have leveraged web-based software and world-class client service to help clients such as American Family Insurance, Arch Capital, C.V. Starr & Co., Cisco, Facebook, Oracle, Selective Insurance, Sirius Group, Sompo International, Starbucks, WellCare Health Plans, Wilton Re, and many others, streamline their investment and accounting operations. Clearwater also works with hundreds of custodians, investment managers, dealers/brokers, and electronic trading portals who offer Clearwater to their many clients.


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