Associate Director, Software Engineering

SS&C Technologies

. Run the day-to-day operations of the platform services team .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and implementing scalable, cloud-based platforms, with a strong focus on AI-driven software development practices and team leadership. Proficient in managing complex, distributed systems while ensuring high availability and performance.

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Cloud-Based SAAS Platform DevelopmentTeam Leadership and MentorshipMicroservices ArchitectureAI-Driven Software DevelopmentKubernetes and Containerization

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsMicroservices ArchitectureC#JavaScriptTypeScriptGoAuthZ/AuthN ImplementationsProduction DebuggingLog Aggregation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesDockerAWSOAuthOIDCHelmFleet GitOpsService Mesh

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

FinTechB2BMulti-Tenant Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run the day-to-day operations of the platform services team
Architect, design, and implement core infrastructure powering the Eclipse™ family of products and services
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, including agentic coding tools and AI-augmented code review
Champion adoption of AI-driven practices 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 solutions
Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the Eclipse™ technical roadmap
Identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and system limitations
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 and multi-tenant systems
Experience with AuthZ/AuthN backend implementations and integrations
Familiarity with OAuth and 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 and 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
Experience in FinTech is a definite plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Model
Business casual dress code, including jeans
401k Matching Program
Professional Development Reimbursement
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Hands-on, team-customized training
SS&C University
Dedicated onboarding for AI-driven engineering tools
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more
401(k) plan with company match