Investment and Portfolio Management Software Engineer Lead

Investment and Portfolio Management Software Engineer Lead

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At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one:
  We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments:
  We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate:
  We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive:
  We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer. The candidate will oversee and drive the successful integration of internal and third‑party systems, while leading the design, development, and implementation of software solutions. This role is critical in ensuring seamless data flow, efficient system interoperability, and scalable backend architecture across our product ecosystem.

As a hands‑on technical leader, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including product management, Dev Ops, QA, and external partners to deliver high‑quality, reliable, and secure software integrations and core features.

• Lead software integration projects, including the design, architecture, implementation, and deployment of system interfaces and APIs.
• Design and develop core platform features, backend services, and middleware components to support scalable integrations.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for integration‑related initiatives across internal teams and external partners.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to team members.
• Define and enforce best practices for software development, integration patterns, security, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops to ensure CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and deployment strategies support integration workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues and provide long‑term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate new tools, platforms, and frameworks that enhance integration capability and performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, etc.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, webhooks, messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ), and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth2, SAML, JWT, etc.).
• Experience with API documentation and developer portals (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Proficiency with relational and No
  
  SQL databases.

• 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry specifically in wealth management and/or group retirement.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, or SaaS platforms.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Compensation will depend on multiple factors, including location, skills, and experience. The position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the applicable incentive plan.

This position is based in the Houston, TX office and follows our hybrid working policy.

May include up to 25% travel.

We prioritize the health, well‑being, and work‑life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical…