Software Development Manager

capgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Company-funded retirement contribution

Generous time-off and health benefits

On-demand professional development

Job summary

Capital Group seeks a Software Development Manager to lead the EDO Content Delivery team in a global capacity. The role blends hands-on coding with leadership in architecture, data design and scalable delivery of software and data solutions.

You will collaborate with peers across EDO, ITG and partners to transform and optimize delivery of applications used for marketing/publishing data automation and investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software delivery at scale in complex organizations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and strong engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with AI/ML/Gen AI/LLM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the EDO Content Delivery team, acting as player/coach.
• Collaborate with IT, business partners and global teams to deliver data solutions.
• Drive architecture, software design and engineering standards across front-end and back-end systems.
• Oversee resource planning, performance, and vendor management in a global setup.
• Translate stakeholder needs into robust, scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure delivery of intuitive front-end, robust back-end, and data schemas.

Skills

JavaScript

Fast learner

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Databricks

DBT

PySpark

React

Terraform

JavaScript

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

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 includ es 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 indiv id ual 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.

"I am the person Capital Group is looking for."

Proven track record delivering solutions in complex organization s .

• 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.

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