Software Engineering Manager

Job DescriptionAs the Software Engineering Manager for our client digital platforms, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day development, delivery, and operational support of our client-facing digital platforms, including our client website and mobile application. You will work closely with our business partners to shape the future of Bessemer digital engagement with clients and provide the technical leadership to ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable solutions that support an exceptional digital client experience. The successful candidate must possess deep technical expertise and be capable of making architectural decisions, reviewing technical designs, troubleshooting complex production issues, and providing hands-on technical guidance to engineering teams. Direct coding is not expected but is considered a plus. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering leadership with experience managing cloud-native applications on AWS, delivering high-quality software, and leading hybrid teams of employees and consulting partners in a fast-paced, regulated environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipLead day-to-day software development lifecycle for the firm's client website and mobile appDrive planning, prioritization, estimation, release management, and production deploymentsLead and develop a blended team of internal software engineers, QA engineers, and external consulting resourcesReview solution designs and architectural decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, performance and securityPartner with architects and senior engineers on technology strategy and platform evolutionMentor team members and foster their professional growth through coaching, performance feedback, and career development plansChampion the use of AI to improve engineering productivity and software quality while identifying opportunities to enhance the client experienceChampion the adoption of AI to improve engineering productivity, software quality, and the client digital experienceEngineering ExpertiseStrong understanding of AWS services: Lambda, AppSync, DynamoDB, WAF, Cloudtrail and Cloudwatch, RedshiftCI/CD automation with tools such as BitBucket, Git, Sonatype, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipelinesStrong understanding of Identity and Access Management (SAML, OAUTH, OPENID, AWS Cognito, Okta)Experience supporting mobile applications, including app store submission, approval, and release managementExperience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright), application observability, and real-time monitoringStrong understanding of application security best practices, vulnerability management, and automated security scanning Qualifications10+ years of software engineering experience, including several years leading engineering teamsProven experience managing software delivery for customer-facing web and/or mobile applicationsStrong technical background in modern cloud-native application developmentExperience managing teams consisting of both employees and consulting partnersExperience operating in Agile software development environmentsAbility to communicate complex information clearly and conciselyAbility to work in a highly collaborative team environmentSelf-motivated and deadline focusedExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical skills and detail orientedStrong organizational skills (able to handle multiple priorities)Bachelor’s degree requiredThe base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $240,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive based on individual and company performance.Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (k) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.About Bessemer TrustBessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,100 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.Key Facts:For 118 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.To watch a video about Bessemer Trust’s history, click here.To learn more about Bessemer Trust, click here.About Our Employee Rewards and Benefits:We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positionsA 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contributionPersonalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement supportComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverageEmployee assistance (EAP) and wellness programsHybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positionsPaid time off and paid parental leaveEmployer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverageLegal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employeesBessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.Job DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Information TechnologySalaried: Salaried