Software Engineering Manager

Job Description:

Overview:

We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.

In this role you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers developing cutting-edge financial applications; develop innovative, high-quality, and cloud-native SaaS web applications and microservices.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and ensure alignment with product and organizational goals.
• Partner with product managers, UX designers, and quantitative teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Oversee software development lifecycle, ensuring best practices in architecture, coding standards, testing, and CI/CD
• Drive adoption of modern technologies and practices, including cloud-native architectures and AI-assisted development.
• Manage resource planning, performance reviews, and career development for team members
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Communicate vision and priorities clearly, ensure team efforts contribute to business outcomes, and maintain focus on delivering value.
• Promote technical excellence, professional growth, accountability, and ownership within the team.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and advocate for engineering needs.

Your impact:

You will shape technical direction, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate team performance, directly impacting Chatham's ability to serve clients and grow revenue.

Contributors to your success:

• 7+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in leadership or management role.
• Experience working in an agile scrum environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong background in full-stack development (.NET, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL).
• Deep understanding of software architecture, RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align technical work with business objectives.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development workflows.
• Experience in financial technology or risk management systems.

About ChathamFinancial:

Chatham Financial delivers financial risk management advisory and technology solutions to organizations across industries and around the worldbyhelping companies maximize value in the capital markets. At Chatham, we help businesses improve their bottom lines. But that's not the only place we're committed to making an impact. We look beyond our clients, too-enhancing the marketswherewe work, supporting theclientswe partner with,helping our employees thrive, andgiving back tothe world at large. And when you join Chatham, you're an integral part of this equation, enabling us to live this purpose-driven philosophy every day.

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About Chatham Financial:

Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, visitchathamfinancial.com.

Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer.