Lead Software Engineer, Simcorp, Risk & Total Fund Management Technology

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI tools access

Learning time

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CPP Investments in Toronto seeks a Lead Software Engineer, Risk & TFM Technology, to guide end-to-end design, development, testing and support of scalable cloud-based solutions for the SimCorp team. You will provide technical leadership, drive engineering excellence, mentor engineers, and partner with business, Technology & Data and vendors to deliver robust, agile software in an AWS environment.

Candidates bring 6+ years of software engineering, a degree in Engineering or CS, and strong

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficient in Python or Java.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS.
• Strong knowledge of software development principles and Agile practices.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and support end-to-end technology solutions in an Agile environment.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentorship to drive engineering excellence.
• Apply software engineering and cloud knowledge to guide technical decisions and solution design.
• Foster innovation and agility through experimentation and responsiveness to business needs.
• Analyze complex technical challenges and collaborate to implement effective solutions.
• Lead root-cause analysis and ensure timely resolution of technology issues.

Skills

Software engineering

Python/Java

Technical leadership

Cloud computing

Agile practices

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Tools

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Purpose.Performance. People.

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’llcontribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

As Lead Software Engineer, Risk & TFM Technology, you will guide and participate in the end-to-end design, development, testing and support of technology solutions for the SimCorp team. You will provide technical leadership, drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement, and collaborate with business, Technology & Data and vendor partners to deliver scalable, cloud-based solutions that respond to evolving business needs.

The Team

Risk & TFM Technology is part of CPP Investments’ Technology & Data department, providing technology capabilities that support business needs across the organization. This role supports the SimCorp team, helping build and maintain technology solutions within a predominantly AWS-hosted environment.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, test and support end-to-end technology solutions that enable complex business capabilities in an Agile environment.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentorship while driving engineering excellence and continuous improvement across Technology & Data.
• Apply strong knowledge of software engineering, cloud technologies and supported business capabilities to guide technical decisions and solution design.
• Foster innovation and agility through experimentation, early feedback and responsiveness to evolving business needs.
• Analyze complex technical challenges, develop recommendations and collaborate with colleagues to implement effective solutions.
• Lead root-cause analysis across teams and support timely resolution of technology issues.
• Build strong relationships with business partners, technology teams and vendors while promoting Agile software development practices.

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field, such as Engineering or Computer Science.
• 6+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Extensive programming experience with languages such as Python or Java.
• Experience developing, deploying and supporting applications in cloud environments, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong knowledge of software development principles, including version control, testing methodologies, Agile practices and writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, coaching and mentorship while driving engineering best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business and technology partners.

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself tohigh standardsin 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 toequitableaccess 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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CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.

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