Lead Development Manager, Fixed Income Portfolio Management

TIAA

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TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America) is a leading Fortune 100 financial services organization and a premier provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical, cultural, and governmental fields.

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TL;DR · Lead Development Manager, Fixed Income Portfolio Management

Lead Development Manager - Fixed Income Portfolio Management joins the CLO Portfolio Management Technology team to design, build, test, and support mission-critical applications for portfolio managers and traders. This role involves developing backend Python services, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native architectures using AWS Lambda, EC2, and S3. The manager will own CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins or CloudBees, manage infrastructure with Terraform, and utilize GitLab and Jira within an Agile framework. Key responsibilities include translating complex financial workflows into scalable software, conducting code reviews, and mentoring developers while leveraging AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot. The role requires deep expertise in CLO structures, Bank Loans, and Fixed Income securities to solve problems related to loan settlement and payment mechanics. Technical requirements include proficiency in PostgreSQL or Oracle, Docker containerization, and experience with Python microservices for production environments.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and support mission-critical Python backend services and RESTful APIs on AWS infrastructure.
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or CloudBees to ensure reliable deployment across all environments.
  • Translate complex CLO, Bank Loan, and Fixed Income workflows into scalable software components.
  • Serve as a technical anchor by conducting code reviews and establishing development standards for the team.
  • Engage directly with senior investment professionals to clarify requirements and communicate technical trade-offs.
  • Maintain infrastructure using Terraform and manage containerized workloads via Docker.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation including architecture decisions, API specifications, and operational runbooks.
  • Integrate AI-assisted development tools like Amazon Q or GitHub Copilot into the team's workflow.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5 years of experience in Python development for production environments including microservices and RESTful APIs.
  • Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins or CloudBees, plus Docker and Terraform for infrastructure as code.
  • 3+ years of experience using GitLab for source control and Jira for Agile project tracking.
  • Proficiency in relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle including complex queries and stored procedures.
  • Practical knowledge of CLO structures, Bank Loans, or Fixed Income securities within an institutional finance context.
  • Working knowledge of core AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and KMS.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to senior investment professionals and translate complex financial workflows into software requirements.
  • Experience with Java (preferred).
  • Experience with Apache Airflow on AWS (preferred).
  • Experience in Asset Management technology or front-end development using React or Angular (preferred).

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