Sr. Manager, Software Development (Platform Owner)

About the role

We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Software Development (Platform Owner) to lead and grow multiple software engineering teams through the transition from .NET on Azure to Java/React on AWS. This is a Software Development Manager position that requires a strong people leader who can support multiple teams and product owners while remaining hands-on in development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple platform delivery teams and their product owners, providing people leadership, coaching, and career development while ensuring alignment with the modernization roadmap.
• Manage and prioritize platform technical debt, focusing on accelerating retirement of legacy .NET services and adoption of Java/React-based services on AWS.
• Execute the enterprise platform strategy, including the migration from Azure/.NET to AWS/Java/React.
• Define and enforce technical standards and best practices for applications hosted on AWS and remaining Azure systems during transition.
• Champion and embed an AI-first development culture across all teams, ensuring developers actively use AI-powered tools such as Cursor and Claude for code generation, unit testing, code reviews, and productivity acceleration.
• Manage the Azure/AWS knowledgebase at CFA and serve as the primary point of contact for all technical questions, issues, and escalations related to the platform.
• Provide onboarding, guidance, and ongoing oversight to FTEs and consultant developer teams that may work within the organization’s Azure/AWS platforms.
• Actively monitor the platform product roadmap, communicate and respond to opportunities and threats related to the evolution of the platform.
• Educate business stakeholders about the platform and identify opportunities to extend its use across the organization.
• Contribute platform-specific expertise and insights to the creation of high-level solutions (HLS) developed by the technical leads on the development teams.
• Cook up and coordinate any proof-of-concept work required regarding the adoption of new capabilities.
• Manage related environment configurations and automated deployments.
• Ensure pre-production environments are regularly refreshed from production.
• Provide hands-on system troubleshooting and problem solving across platform and application domains – will be expected to roll up sleeves, review code, debug issues, and participate in on-call escalations to troubleshoot customer-facing issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 8+ years relevant experience in software architecture and development. Strong experience with Java-based application architecture, React front-end development, and cloud-native design on AWS. Prior hands-on experience with .NET sufficient to understand and lead modernization from Azure/.NET systems to AWS/Java/React (this role is not intended to continue a .NET-centric platform strategy). 5+ years relevant experience working with Azure/AWS. Significant experience as a people leader managing multiple software development teams and partnering with product owners to deliver business outcomes. Experience with deployment to and management of Azure/AWS environments. Extensive experience in the following disciplines – Application Architecture, Information Modeling, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Object Oriented Programming, Quality Assurance, and Branch Management. Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot) and a demonstrated commitment to integrating AI into everyday development workflows including coding, unit testing, and code review.

Qualifications

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: $106,000 - $160,000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package. Please note that we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time. No agencies, please. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including health coverage, generous time off, competitive retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellbeing and development programs. You can learn more on our careers site: Working at CFA Institute | Comprehensive Benefits About CFA Institute CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we promote professional growth, uphold ethical standards, and help advance better financial markets. Join a global organization committed to putting investors first. Follow CFA Institute on: LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | WeChat | Weibo Important Message: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. We thank all those who apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location. If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please send an email to TAHelpdesk@cfainstitute.org noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences.