Senior Software Development Manager

UTA seeks a Senior Software Development Manager to lead engineering execution for our enterprise financial systems. This role is responsible for building and scaling the applications that power payments, invoicing, revenue recognition, and deal execution across the company. You will drive technical strategy, lead system design, and ensure the delivery of reliable, secure, and compliant backend services. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role—focused on execution, architecture, and cross-functional delivery across AWS infrastructure and enterprise systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, and banking/payment platforms. The salary range for this role $200,000 to $250,000 commensurate with experience and skills What You Will Do Platform Engineering & Architecture Own the design and development of scalable backend services for payments, revenue recognition, and financial workflowsLead end-to-end development of backend services (Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL) and frontend applications (React, TypeScript)Design APIs, data models, and UI integrations to deliver cohesive financial tools and internal dashboardsProvide full-stack ownership across key financial systems Lead integrations across the enterprise deal-to-cash ecosystem- ingesting deals from upstream domain/producer systems, and publishing fulfillment events to downstream settlement and finance systemsDefine service boundaries, reliability SLAs, and domain models aligned with high-volume financial operationsArchitect cloud-native systems on AWS using Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS, SQS, CloudWatch, and EventBridge Security Engineering & Compliance Embed security-first principles across system design, architecture, and developmentImplement defense-in-depth strategies, including fine-grained IAM, encryption at rest and in transit, and auditable data flowsDesign secure workflows for financial transactions, client data, and third-party integrationsPartner with InfoSec to ensure alignment with zero-trust models, least-privilege access, and continuous monitoringLead efforts in service hardening, secure CI/CD pipelines, secret management, and proactive risk mitigationEnsure all platform components meet internal controls and compliance standards Leadership & Execution Manage and grow a high-performing team of backend and platform engineersDrive roadmap execution and delivery of complex, cross-functional initiativesFoster a culture of engineering excellence, operational discipline, and ownershipServe as the technical escalation point for architectural trade-offs, production challenges, and system design Collaboration & Technical Execution Partner with product managers, architects, external vendors, and finance stakeholders to deliver end-to-end featuresTranslate financial and contractual rules into deterministic, reusable service logicDrive quality, automation, and performance in domains where accuracy and compliance are essential What You Will Need 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years leading backend/platform teams or delivering complex financial systemsExpertise in backend engineering with Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL (or equivalent)Strong background in AWS architectureFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)Experience with event-driven systems and microservice architecturesProven track record delivering systems with high audit/compliance requirementsFamiliarity with enterprise platforms like NetSuite, Salesforce, Concur, or StripeStrong understanding of data modeling, transactional workflows, and secure service architectureExperience working in compliance-focused environments requiring auditability and financial precisionExperience with financial systems such as payments, trust accounting, GL integration, and revenue recognitionPrior exposure to platforms with complex domain logic (e.g., deal tracking, contingent compensation, or booking systems)Experience with serverless architecture and Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) patternsUnderstanding of multi-party payments, invoicing workflows, and tax handling (e.g., 1099s, VAT)Exposure to platform compliance tools (e.g., Datadog compliance checks, AWS Config, Prisma, or Wiz)Understanding of data privacy requirements (e.g., PII, GDPR, CCPA) and secure data flows What You Will Get The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companiesAccess to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellenceThe opportunity to do the best work of your careerWork in an inclusive and diverse company cultureCompetitive programs to support your well-beingExperience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow About UTA UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich. For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/ UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers. https://www.unitedtalent.com/privacy-policy