Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering

Envestnet; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Envestnet in Powhatan, VA is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development Engineering to lead the MoneyGuide Development team. You will champion engineering best practices, shape technical direction, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across multiple squads that deliver scalable, secure wealth-management solutions in a hybrid work model.

This role emphasizes cross-functional partnership with product, operations, and compliance, overseeing planning, CI/CD, and

Qualifications

• Expert level knowledge of C# and design patterns.
• Proficient in MS SQL Server.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Software Development Engineering group and oversee multiple squads.
• Establish and refine engineering processes (planning, CI/CD, release coordination) across teams.
• Evaluate and improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Lead resolution of cross-team production incidents and systemic issues.
• Own the development of a new internal application to support MoneyGuide and business needs.
• Mentor first-line managers and senior engineers into effective leaders.
• Coordinate with product, compliance, and operations to ensure regulatory alignment.

Skills

C#

MS SQL

Leadership

Tools

Jira

TeamCity

Octopus

Kibana

AWS

Job description

Description

Job Location

The primary work location for this role is our Powhatan, VA office with a hybrid work model.

About Envestnet

Envestnet is an adaptiveWealthTechcompany that isredefining the future of wealth management byhelpingadvisors meet the moment with its comprehensive technology, actionable insights, and industry leading support.Backed byover25 years of experience and approximately$7.0 trillionin platform assets, Envestnet is trusted by over one third of financial advisors across leading banks, wealth managers, brokerages, and RIAs.

For a deeper look at how Envestnet is shaping the future of financial advice, visit www.envestnet.com.

The Team You’ll Join

You will join the MoneyGuide Development team, a collaborative group of software engineering professionals responsible for building and supporting innovative technology solutions that power one of the industry's leading financial planning platforms. Partnering closely with product, operations, and business stakeholders across Envestnet, the team develops scalable applications, delivers customized reporting solutions, and drives enhancements that improve both internal operations and client experiences. As the Senior Manager of Software Development Engineering, you will lead a team of developers, champion engineering best practices, and help shape the technical direction of key initiatives while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

How You'll Contribute

Provides leadership and oversight to the Software Development Engineering group. Oversees team efforts to build scalable, secure platforms in support of Envestnet business operations, including wealth management, financial data aggregation and advisor-driven technology solutions. Works across cloud-based architectures, integrating complex data sources and APIs to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. Collaborates with product managers, data scientists and compliance stakeholders to meet both business and regulatory requirements.

• Oversees delivery across multiple teams or a complex product area with interdependencies.
• Aligns priorities across teams, ensuring coordinated execution of shared goals and dependencies.
• Establishes and refines engineering processes (planning, CI/CD, release coordination) across teams.
• Evaluates and improves system-level quality attributes (reliability, scalability, performance).
• Leads resolution of cross-team production incidents and systemic issues.
• Manages resource allocation across teams, balancing competing priorities.
• Develops first-line managers and senior engineers into effective technical and people leaders.
• Partners with product and compliance stakeholders to ensure alignment on regulatory and business requirements.
• Identifies operational risks across team boundaries and implement mitigation plans.
• Owns the development of a new internal software application used to support and manage the MoneyGuide application and business-related efforts
• Establish and manage a small team of developers
• Work with groups across MoneyGuide and the greater Envestnet organization to identify, design and implement functionality.
• Coordinate with clients to provide data extractions and customized reporting
• Build subject and domain matter expertise as developer insights about the product and its features are key to our success.

What You'll Need to Bring

• Candidates should demonstrate the relevant experience, skills, and capabilities needed to successfully perform in the role. Relevant experience may be gained through current responsibilities, prior roles, project work, leadership opportunities, or other comparable experiences.
• Expert level knowledge of coding in C# and design patterns
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment where personal interaction is as valued as process
• Proficient ability in MS SQL Server

Nice-to-Haves

• 8+ years of experience in .Net development
• Experience in using any of the following: Jira and the Atlassian suite, TeamCity, Octopus, Kibana
• Working knowledge of AWS or another cloud-based environment

Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Envestnet

Help shape the future of WealthTech. At Envestnet you’ll gain hands‑on experience and collaborate with some of the industry’s brightest minds to deliver meaningful, innovative solutions that make a real difference.

We value flexibility in how and where work gets done, and we recognize strong performance with meaningful rewards-because your contributions should drive both business success and your own personal growth. If you’re looking for a place where your work has impact, your development is supported, and your contributions are truly valued, Envestnet is where you can build your future.

The opportunity is now!

Sponsorship

This position is not open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship

Our Investmentin You

This role offers a base salary range of $167,500 to $209,400. The range listed represents a good‑faith estimate of base salary compensation for this position and does not include incentive compensation, equity or benefits. Individual pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. This role is eligible for an additional incentive component as part of the total rewards package.

We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits - subject to Envestnet's plan eligibility rules - that support your overall well‑being including, medical insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401k company match, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, disability coverage and mental health & wellness support. Our investment in you means supporting you professionally, financially, and personally at every stage of your journey with us. Please visit our benefits page on our career site to learn more.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

Envestnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We welcome and value individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

We strive to provide an inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please include your full name, the title of the role you are applying for, and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.