Senior Engineer, Risk, Risk & Total Fund Management Technology

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, test, and support technology solutions enabling risk analysis and investment decision-making. You will work with Investment Risk teams, applying engineering best practices in an Agile environment and mentoring peers.

You will collaborate with Technology & Data partners to deliver reliable software and drive continuous improvement, while supporting innovation and operational reliability across CPP Investments.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 5+ years of software engineering or development experience.
• Extensive programming experience with Python or Java.
• Strong experience with AWS or other cloud provider.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, version control, testing methodologies, and Agile practices.
• Ability to write clean, readable, well-documented code and adhere to coding standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, develop, test and support moderately complex technology solutions in an Agile environment.
• Apply software engineering best practices and drive continuous improvement in code quality and processes.
• Collaborate with business and technology partners to understand requirements and propose practical solutions.
• Encourage innovation through experimentation and early feedback.
• Investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to reliability of products.
• Mentor colleagues and maintain strong relationships with partners.

Skills

Python

Java

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

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

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, test and support technology solutions that enable business capabilities across CPP Investments. In this role, you will specifically support our Investment Risk teams, building technology and data solutions that enable risk analysis and informed investment decision‑making. Working closely with business and Technology & Data partners, you will deliver reliable software solutions, apply engineering best practices and contribute to continuous improvement. You will also support innovation, resolve technical challenges and mentor colleagues in a collaborative Agile environment.

The Team

Technology & Data (T&D) supports CPP Investments through technology solutions and capabilities that enable business operations and collaboration across the organization. The function partners with business teams to deliver and support technology products and services.

Accountabilities

• Independently design, develop, test and support moderately complex technology solutions and enhancements in an Agile environment.
• Apply software engineering best practices and drive continuous improvement in code quality, development processes and technical solutions.
• Collaborate with business and technology partners to understand requirements, evaluate challenges and recommend practical, well‑reasoned solutions.
• Encourage innovation through experimentation, early feedback and continuous learning to respond to evolving business needs.
• Investigate operational incidents, facilitate root‑cause analysis and contribute to the reliability of supported technology products.
• Research and adopt new technologies to enhance engineering capabilities and support business objectives.
• Mentor colleagues, foster a culture of collaboration and feedback, and maintain strong relationships with business, technology and vendor partners.

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field, such as Computer Science or Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant software engineering or development experience.
• Extensive programming experience with languages such as Python, or Java.
• Strong experience with AWS or other cloud provider.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, including version control, testing methodologies and Agile development practices.
• Ability to develop clean, readable, well-documented code while adhering to established coding standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical challenges and recommend effective solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently, share knowledge and support team development.
• 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.

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.

Attention: Protect Yourself from Fraud

CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. 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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About Us

For 25 years, we’ve proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians.

We invest for the long term - and that includes our people. Here, you’ll work alongside high-calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real-world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible.

Our Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.

Our Impact

We invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long-term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres around the world.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work with measurable impact

Exposure to complex, global challenges

Opportunities for learning and growth

Competitive total rewards and benefits

Comprehensive wellness programs

Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives

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