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SS&C Technologies

Financial Services · 27k people

Associate Director, Software Engineering

Posted 13 Oct

What’s this role about? Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers while architecting scalable, high-performance infrastructure for the Eclipse platform. Drive the adoption of AI-driven software development practices and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform reliability and security.

Boston, Massachusetts
Hybrid
$180K – $195K
Full-time
10+ years exp
50 Milk St, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Bachelor degree or Postgraduate degree

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Company

About SS&C Technologies SS&C is a leading global provider of mission-critical, cloud-based AI-enabled solutions for the financial and healthcare industries. Named to the Fortune 1000 list as a top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C (NASDAQ: SSNC) is a trusted provider to more than 23,000 financial services and healthcare companies, with over 29,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries. Built upon a foundation of expertise, innovation and excellent customer service, SS&C powers some of the largest financial and healthcare firms in the world. +++++++++++++++++ ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Advisors, ALPS Funds and SS&C Technologies are affiliated. Distributed by ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUNDS INVOLVES RISK, INCLUDING LOSS OF PRINCIPAL. AN INVESTOR SHOULD CONSIDER INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, RISKS, CHARGES AND EXPENSES CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING. TO OBTAIN A PROSPECTUS, WHICH CONTAINS THIS AND OTHER INFORMATION, CALL 1.877.398.8461 OR VISIT WWW.ALPSFUNDS.COM. READ THE PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING.

SS&C Technologies

portfolio managementtradingprivate equityfund of funds and hedge fund administrationinstitutional outsourcingfinancial services softwareASPBPOand License
SSS&C Technologies logo
10,001+ employees
Financial Services
1986
Public Company
430k LinkedIn followers
Raised $750M

Responsibilities

  • Build, lead, and mentor a team of 5-6 platform engineers
  • Lead the design and development of scalable, highly available, and performant platform components, services, and RESTful APIs.
  • Use AI-driven software development practices — agentic coding tools, AI-augmented code review — to accelerate delivery and champion their adoption across the team by contributing reusable skills, agents, and prompts to a shared internal registry.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, create architectural designs, and implement innovative solutions.
  • Mentor and guide team members, providing technical leadership, code reviews, and promoting best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall Eclipse™ technical roadmap.
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other system limitations.
  • Keep up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying relevant advancements, and using them to enhance the platform’s capabilities, as appropriate.

Qualification

SoftwareTechnologyEngineeringManagement & LeadershipFinance & Accounting

Required

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of software development experience, with a focus on building and scaling complex, distributed systems.
  • 2+ years having direct reports and managing people’s careers.
  • Experience building B2B enterprise cloud-based SAAS platforms, multi-tenant systems.
  • Experience with AuthZ/AuthN backend implementations and integrations. Familiarity with OAuth, OIDC.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, helm, fleet gitops and service mesh.
  • Experience with a public cloud provider beyond use of IAAS; AWS preferred
  • Hands-on experience and a passion for using AI to accelerate software development. Proficiency in multiple programming languages; C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, and/or Go experience preferred.
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Proven track record of designing and building highly available, distributed cloud native applications using standard patterns and practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges. Production debugging experience with log aggregation and other observability tools.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred

  • Experience in FinTech is a definite plus.
  • SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.
  • Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.
  • Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between 180000 USD to 195000 USD.
  • Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
  • SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Benefits

  • 401k Matching Program
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Fitness Club Discounts

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