Software Engineering Manager

About Clearwater Analytics

Clearwater Analytics is a global leader in SaaS solutions for investment management. Our fully integrated, highly configurable front-to-back platform supports the entire investment lifecycle – from portfolio construction and order management to middle and back-office operations, including compliance, accounting, and reporting.

With its open architecture and support for all asset classes, CWAN adapts to the unique needs of asset managers, insurers, and institutional investors. Every day, thousands of organizations around the world rely on Clearwater to deliver timely, validated investment data and in-depth reporting, helping them unlock the full potential of their portfolios.

Description:

As Software Development Manager, you will lead and inspire a talented engineering team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to deliver high-impact, reliable software solutions used across the global investment ecosystem.

You will oversee the full development lifecycle for multiple functional domains, drive strategic decision-making alongside senior management, and help evolve team processes, policies, and performance metrics. You will champion engineering excellence, nurture talent, and cultivate an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring of large software applications domain, ensuring high standards of quality, security, and operational maturity.
• Set and uphold a high bar for code quality, testing coverage, and secure engineering practices.
• Collaborate with senior management and product teams to inform technical roadmaps and contribute to strategic planning and decision making.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and coach Software Development Engineers at all experience levels, developing clear growth plans for long-term career progression.
• Continuously evolve team processes, policies, and metrics to optimize workflows, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Rapidly adapt to changing priorities and urgent issues, maintaining resilience in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Foster a positive work environment through frequent, constructive feedback that encourages both team and individual performance improvements.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Take responsibility for decisions and standards that impact team and organizational success.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience with object-oriented languages, preferably Java.
• Extensive experience with relational databases.
• 5+ years' experience as a Software Engineering Manager.
• Experience with SaaS environments & microservices architecture.
• Strong track record of delivering complex software projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Note: our office is based in La Defense (4 days/week in office).

Desired Experience or Skills:

• Experience with web-service APIs.
• Experience with our technical stack.
• Experience in the financial technology industry, preferably on portfolio management challenges

Technical Stack:

As a Software Engineering Manager at Clearwater, you will be working with a robust and modern technology stack, including:

• Java / Spring Boot
• JPA / Hibernate
• Hazelcast
• ReactJS / TypeScript
• MariaDB / Aurora / MongoDB / DocumentDB
• Kubernetes / Docker

A solid understanding or experience with these technologies will help you lead your team effectively and make informed strategic decisions.