Software Engineering Manager

About Us

Stronghold Investment Management (“Stronghold,” “SIM,” or “the Firm”) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making.

Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner in 2016 and has deployed over $1.6 billion in capital across 10+ investment vehicles. 

Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:

• Oil & Gas
• Renewables
• Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
• Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
• Billboards and Fixtures
• Mining & other commodities
• Utilities
• Secondaries

Do you thrive in environments where leadership and hands-on coding go hand-in-hand? At our firm, we are seeking an exceptional Software Engineering Manager who will lead by example—being an individual contributor, guiding, mentoring, and building alongside the engineering team, while still actively coding 50% of the time. If you're passionate about technology, eager to contribute directly to code, and excited about driving impactful financial and real asset software solutions, this is the perfect role for you.

 

Your Impact and Responsibilities:

• Lead and Code: Manage a high-performing remote engineering team while being a personal contributor to the codebase regularly. Lead by example in technical decisions and problem-solving.
• Code Quality Stewardship: Conduct detailed code reviews to maintain best coding practices, ensuring top-notch quality and maintainability across all projects.
• Agile Execution: Implement and refine Agile SDLC processes, enabling smooth project management and timely delivery.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with finance, asset management, and investment professionals to design and build software that aligns with business goals and solves complex challenges.
• Cultivate a Learning Culture: Foster a dynamic environment of continuous learning, encouraging your team to stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends.
• Optimize Performance: Track team performance metrics and develop strategies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and code quality.

 

What You Bring to the Team:

• Technical Mastery + Leadership:
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Strong experience in finance, oil & gas, fintech, or investment management is highly preferred.

• Hands-On Leadership: You love building as much as you love leading—actively coding and solving problems alongside your team members.
• Exceptional Communication: Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Empowerment: A proven track record of fostering collaboration, empathy, and psychological safety within engineering teams.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Excited about building innovative solutions and unafraid to take calculated risks to drive value.
• Strategic Vision: Adept at balancing day-to-day execution with long-term goals, ensuring that projects align with the company’s mission.
• Detail-Oriented: You have an eye for precision—whether it’s in coding, project management, or understanding complex financial systems.
• Education: A Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus, but equivalent hands-on experience will be seriously considered.

 

Technical Skills:

• Tech Stack: Proficiency in Ruby on rails or Python with a deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• API Design: Develop and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• System Design: Architect and design scalable, reliable, and secure systems that support business needs.
  Web Development: Strong experience in web development, cloud technologies, and Docker.
• Cloud Native: Expertise in developing cloud-native applications with hands-on experience in DevOps practices.
• Databases: Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
• Message Queues: Experience with message queues like Kafka.
• Distributed Systems: Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and availability.
• SaaS Applications: Hands-on experience in designing and developing enterprise SaaS applications.
• Data Modeling: Experienced in data modeling and polyglot persistence, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Architecture: Experience with cloud architecture, application architecture, and network architecture.
• Project Management: Expertise in Agile methodologies with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.

 

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Why work with Stronghold?

At Stronghold, we strive to create a workplace that is not only rewarding but also satisfying. We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to providing them with an environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential. When you choose to work with us, you'll be joining a team of highly talented professionals who are passionate about what they do and dedicated to bringing technology expertise to our domain. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, and we provide our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed. If you're looking for a challenging and fulfilling career, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation
• Fully paid benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Fully Funded HSA (with HDHP)
• 401k + Match
• Company sponsored LTD, STD, life insurance and AD&D
• Generous PTO policy
• 15 company recognized holidays 
• Class A offices in prime locations
• Parental Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.