Lead Engineer, Active Equities, Public Markets Technology

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI tools for development

Dedicated learning time

Job summary

CPP Investments in Toronto, Canada seeks a Lead Software Engineer to guide design, development, deployment, and support of technology solutions for the Active Equities business. You will provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, promoting modern engineering practices and cloud-native solutions.

You will collaborate with investment professionals, data teams, and technology colleagues to build scalable applications, data platforms, and AI-assisted products while driving

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including leading complex technical initiatives.
• Extensive experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Python and modern web technologies such as React or Plotly Dash.
• Experience designing scalable APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications, preferably on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong experience with modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure automation, and production support.
• Experience building data pipelines and working with modern data platforms; Databricks experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, deployment, and support of technology solutions for active equities.
• Provide technical leadership across full SDLC, promoting engineering excellence and cloud-native practices.
• Develop full-stack applications using Python backend and React/Plotly Dash frontend, APIs, and data platforms.
• Drive CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps modernization across teams.
• Design reliable data pipelines and analytical workflows with data engineering and BI teams.
• Apply Generative AI and AI-assisted development to improve productivity and design.
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and implement improvements for reliability and performance.
• Mentor teammates and foster collaboration, learning, and innovation.
• Build relationships with business partners, tech peers, and vendors to align with goals.

Skills

Python

React

Plotly Dash

AWS

CI/CD

Data pipelines

AI-assisted development

Agile

Software architecture

Education

BSc/BE in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long‑term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide.

For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

Role Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, deployment, and support of technology solutions that enable investment capabilities for the Active Equities business. You will provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, driving engineering excellence, modern software development practices, and cloud‑native solutions. You will partner closely with investment professionals, data teams, and technology colleagues to build scalable applications, analytical platforms, and data‑driven products while fostering innovation through modern engineering and AI‑assisted development practices.

Accountabilities

• Conceptualize, design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable end‑to‑end technology solutions that enable complex investment capabilities in an Agile environment.
• Lead technical design and architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Develop modern full‑stack applications using Python‑based backend services, React or Plotly Dash front‑end technologies, APIs, and data platforms to support portfolio management, research, and analytics.
• Drive engineering excellence by promoting clean code, automated testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), cloud‑native development, and modern DevOps practices.
• Design and implement reliable data pipelines and analytical workflows while collaborating with data engineering and business intelligence teams to deliver high‑quality data products.
• Apply emerging technologies, including Generative AI and AI‑assisted development tools, to improve software design, development, testing, and engineering productivity.
• Facilitate root cause analysis across multiple teams and implement sustainable improvements that enhance platform reliability, performance, and operational resilience.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence.
• Build strong relationships with business partners, peer technology teams, and vendors to deliver technology solutions aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including leading complex technical initiatives.
• Extensive experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Python and modern web technologies such as React or Plotly Dash.
• Experience designing scalable APIs, distributed systems, and cloud‑native applications, preferably on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong experience with modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure automation, and production support.
• Experience building data pipelines and working with modern data platforms; Databricks experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance‑driven environment.

We provide colleagues with cutting‑edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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