Infrastructure Software Engineer

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management (CC&L); Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 256 000 - 498 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management (CC&L) in Vancouver seeks engineers to build and support foundational systems for a high-performing quantitative equity fund managing billions in assets. The role bridges finance and technology, focusing on scalable infrastructure and evolving tech stacks.

You will work with cloud, distributed systems, and a variety of languages, contributing to reliable operations and the execution of technology-driven investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree in computer-related field OR exceptional programming skills.

Responsabilités

• Engineer and support software and systems infrastructure.
• Introduce new foundational technologies to advance software engineering capabilities.
• Collaborate with software development teams on support issues and infrastructure improvements.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs between applications and IT/Network security.
• Improve systems infrastructure reliability.
• Gather and analyze metrics for performance tuning and continuity planning.
• Design and implement solutions with entrepreneurial spirit.

Connaissances

Kdb+/Q

Python

Java

C#

Angular/Typescript

AWS / Cloud computing

Distributed systems

Scripting

Windows / Linux

Databases

Formation

Undergraduate/Graduate/Post-graduate degree in computer-related field

Outils

None

Description du poste

We deliver foundational systems that shape the future of how technology is usedin a top performing quantitative equity fund that manages over $78+ billion USDin financial assets. This is a fantastic opportunity in the excitingintersection of finance and technology where investment decisions are made usingtechnology. Quantitative equity funds use programmed investment strategies andas a result, our technology team is crucial to its success.

The team is headquartered and deeply rooted in West Coast Vancouver. We placehigh value on maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and creating a culture whereeach of us has opportunities to succeed.

What You Will Do

• Engineer and support software and systems infrastructure.
• Introduce new foundational technologies that advance our software engineeringcapabilities to the next level.
• Collaborate with our software development teams on support issues andimprovements to our infrastructure tools, processes, and software.
• Act as a conduit between our application development teams, and IT, networksecurity, and other stakeholders to align priorities and translate businessrequirements into technical designs.
• Improve systems infrastructure reliability.
• Gather and analyze metrics from operating systems and applications to assistin performance tuning, fault finding and business continuity planning.
• Design, plan and implement solutions in an entrepreneurial spirit.

What You Bring

• Programming Knowledge – you have an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduatedegree in a computer-related field OR exceptional programming skills gainedthrough your work experience. We use several programming languages (Kdb+/Q,Python, Java, C#, Angular/Typescript).
• Passion for Technology – we work on low-level foundational systems andsoftware. Knowledge about cloud computing (AWS), systems engineering,distributed systems, scripting, operating systems (specifically Windows andLinux), databases, and host-based networking, is useful in this role. Upfrontknowledge is preferred but not required; if you are passionate abouttechnology, learning new concepts is natural and fun.
• Collaborative Communication – we work together with many different teams andstakeholders. You have a collaborative spirit that helps you to work wellwith others and communicate effectively.
• Project Ownership Mindset – we own different technology stacks and are oftenresponsible for exploring new technology to modernize existing systems. Ourteam needs to take initiative and proactively drive the execution of systemsprojects that we own. You enjoy taking on responsibility and owning decisionsmade. Organizational skills are helpful to ensure projects are well managed.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution - you think laterally to dissect aproblem into its component parts and diagnose root causes. You use differenttroubleshooting techniques to identify problems across differenttechnologies.
• Growth Mindset – technology and investment requirements are constantlychanging. You are a lifelong learner who continually invests in personaldevelopment.

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experience, includingnew graduates and experienced professionals. The annual base salary range is$180,000 – $350,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes asubstantial variable year-end bonus, RRSP contribution matching, healthbenefits, and family-building benefits.

As a private organization owned by active leaders, our structure providesopportunities for exceptional contributors to participate in profit sharing and,over time, potentially become equity owners of the firm.

Learn more by exploring our website: www.cclimq.com

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selectionprocess. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in allaspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please [e-mail] if you require accommodation.

AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process.These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.