Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
4+ years of experience managing and leading engineering teams of 5-10+ members
5+ years of experience supporting Private Markets technology within asset management
Domain Expertise:
Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private credit, private equity, real assets, and secondaries
Demonstrated knowledge of the investment lifecycle, operational workflows, and data models supporting investment operations
Technical Skills:
Strong programming experience in Java, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and SQL
Solid foundation in object-oriented analysis and design principles
Experience building modern, scalable, full-stack applications using: Frontend frameworks such as Angular or React
Backend technologies including Java/Spring Boot, Node.js, and Python
ORM and persistence frameworks such as JPA/Hibernate and MyBatis
Experience with both relational and NoSQL data stores (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis)
Working knowledge of modern UI/UX best practices
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control platforms (GitHub, GitLab)
Experience with event-driven and messaging platforms such as Kafka
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern IDE integrations
Experience with containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
Understanding of cloud computing concepts and architectures (preferred)
Leadership & Professional Skills:
Proven people leader with a track record of hiring, developing, and retaining top engineering talent
Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technology organizations
Experience leading distributed and offshore teams across multiple time zones
Ability to drive prioritization and alignment across competing initiatives
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and delivery focus
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Analytical mindset with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and within a rapidly evolving, growth-oriented environment
Flexible working style to support global collaboration
Highly motivated, collaborative, and team-oriented with a strong service mindset
Reporting Relationships
Benefits
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with comHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Define and execute the technical vision, architecture, and multi-year roadmap for Ares Management's Investment Operations technology platforms
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing software engineering teams; foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability
Oversee end-to-end delivery of engineering solutions, from ideation and architecture through development, testing, and production deployment
Act as a hands-on engineering leader, contributing directly to solution design, code reviews, and complex technical problem-solving
Partner with senior engineering and business stakeholders at Ares to align product strategy, technology investment, and delivery priorities
Establish and enforce engineering best practices across software development, testing, security, and release management
Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and data providers, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance oversight
Drive innovation by identifying, evaluating, and adopting emerging technologies that enhance efficiency, scalability, and data quality
Influence outcomes across cross-functional teams, including Investment Teams, Operations, Controllers, Quants, Compliance, and Information Security
Ensure platforms meet Ares' standards for scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance
Ares Management · New York, NY