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Posted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Public Markets Technology
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 Software Engineer, you will participate in the design, build, test and support of value-add technology solutions and products. You will also work in close partnership with business and technology teams and will acquire sufficient understanding of business and technology to apply critical thought to business and technology requests. The Team Core Accountabilities Participate in the design, build, test and support of technology solutions or enhancements to enable business capabilities, in an Agile environment that includes business and T&D partner teams. Apply an understanding of engineering best practices and participate in continuous improvement across the team. Build an understanding of the technical landscape and the business capabilities it supports and apply critical thought to business requests Demonstrate agility and innovation by participating in experimentation and solicitation of early feedback ensuring responsiveness to evolving business needs. Participate with colleagues to help frame and think deeply about problems identifying options Contribute to root cause analysis of operational incidents impacting the products supported by the team Adhere to Agile SDLC and execute related duties as required. Maintain strong relationships with business partners, peer IT teams and vendor partners Core
Qualifications
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Education
and Experience) Undergraduate degree or college diploma in related field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science). 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong hands-on expertise in Python, with experience in Pandas and API development
Experience
developing and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS and Gen AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) Strong SQL skills and experience in structured and large-scale financial datasets. Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and testing frameworks.
Experience
working in Agile environments with exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. 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. 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. #LI-ONSITE
About Us
Why Work With 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 Stay Connected Follow us on LinkedIn Sign Up for Job Alerts Learn More About CPP Investments
Skills and functions
- Aws
- Python
- Software Engineering
- Sql