Software Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Retirement plan 15%

Flexible work options

Generous time-off

Matching gifts

Annual grants

Professional development resources

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Capital Group is seeking a Software Development Manager for the EDO Content Delivery Team in a hybrid, globally-focused role. You will lead and contribute hands-on to the success of the team, collaborating with EDO, ITG and partners to deliver data solutions and software applications for investment strategies and market growth.

You will manage a global team of associates and contractors, plan resources, mentor talent, and set scalable engineering standards while delivering robust front-end and

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering solutions in complex organizations.
• Experience with AWS, Databricks, DBT, PySpark, React, Terraform.
• Experience with AI/ML/GenAI/LLM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage partnerships with business leaders, stakeholders, and IT to develop and promote our content delivery data solutions.
• Translates stakeholder needs into technical solutions.
• A manager you will 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.
• You are a manager and will 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.

Skills

AWS

Databricks

DBT

PySpark

React

JavaScript

Terraform

AI/ML/GenAI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

“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 – EDO Content Delivery Team

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.
• Translates stakeholder needs into technical solutions.
• A manager you will 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.
• You are a manager and will 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.

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.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day.

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, state or local law.

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

Additional Resources

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