Software Development Manager

502 CGCG-LDO CG Companies Global-LDO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Retirement plan contribution

Job summary

Capital Group seeks a Software Development Manager to lead the EDO Content Delivery team in a player/coach role, coordinating with EDO, ITG and global partners to deliver software applications and data solutions.

You will guide a global team, plan resources, mentor engineers, and set standards for scalable, resilient front-end and back-end systems.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering solutions in complex organisations.
• Experience with analytics and data-driven product delivery.
• Ability to translate stakeholder needs into technical solutions.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coaching associates.
• Knowledge of AI/ML/Gen AI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage partnerships with business leaders, stakeholders, and IT to develop and promote content delivery data solutions.
• Translate stakeholder needs into technical solutions.
• As a manager, impact the product, architecture, software design and engineering.
• With a focus on intuitive front-end creation, robust backend frameworks and strong data design.
• Lead, mentor and develop the team using industry best practices in engineering, data and AI.
• Set engineering standards, contribute directly to complex code and problem solving.
• Guide the team of individual contributors by setting expectations and monitoring their progress.
• Manage a globally dispersed team and contribute input to scale a global organization through resourcing/location strategy.

Skills

AWS

Databricks

DBT

PySpark

React

JavaScript

Terraform

AI/ML/Gen AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

React

Job description

Capital Group – About Us

“I can be myself at work.” You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

“I can influence my income.” You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company‑funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

“I can lead a full life.” You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. Enjoy generous time‑away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

Software Development Manager

As the Software Development Manager, you will lead the EDO Content Delivery team. This is a “Player / Coach” role, where you will both lead and contribute hands‑on to the overall success of the team. You will collaborate closely with peers in EDO, ITG and Global business partners to enable, transform and optimize the delivery of our software applications and data solutions, this includes applications such as our product reference data management application, our client‑facing data application used for marketing/publishing data automation to drive investment strategies to the market that drive strategic growth for Capital Group. You will be responsible for leading a global team of high‑performing associates and contractors. Your role includes resource planning and prioritization, associate talent development and scalable vendor management. As a player/coach you will allocate work, manage performance and develop the team to build innovative, scalable, and resilient software and data solutions that empower our global Operating Groups. Your role will ensure that the applications we product meet and exceed the expectations of our business users, from the design of an intuitive front‑end, the data integration and schema development of a robust back end and set of development frameworks. You will foster a culture where associates feel valued, engaged, and able to connect their contributions to Capital Group’s broader strategic priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage partnerships with business leaders, stakeholders, and IT to develop and promote our content delivery data solutions.


• Translate stakeholder needs into technical solutions.


• As a manager, impact the product, architecture, software design and engineering.


• With a focus on intuitive front‑end creation, robust backend frameworks and strong data design.


• Lead, mentor and develop the team using industry best practices in engineering, data and AI.


• Set engineering standards, contribute directly to complex code and problem solving.


• Guide the team of individual contributors by setting expectations and monitoring their progress.


• Manage a globally dispersed team (primarily with associates in Southern California and contractors in X, Y, Z) and contribute input to scale a global organization through resourcing/location strategy.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering solutions in complex organizations.


• Experience with AWS, Databricks, DBT, PySpark, React, JavaScript, Terraform, etc.


• Fast learner, thrives in ambiguity, translates vision into product scope.


• Passion for automation and user experience innovation.


• Builds high‑performing teams, leverages staff for efficiency.


• Experience developing and coaching associates to meet business goals.


• Experience with AI/ML/Gen AI/LLM is preferred.


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Compensation and Benefits

You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company‑funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

Enjoy generous time‑away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

• In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

Employment Information

Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal