Lead Software Engineer, Public Markets Technology

CPP Investments

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree or diploma in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
  • Extensive experience with Python and software development principles.
  • Proficiency in version control, testing methodologies, and Agile practices.
  • Ability to write clean, readable, and well-documented code.
  • Experience with AI Agents for software engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement end-to-end technology solutions in an Agile environment.
  • Drive engineering excellence and implement continuous improvements within the team.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to enhance team capabilities.
  • Facilitate collaboration and communication across teams through Scrum ceremonies.
  • Maintain strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders.
  • Promote Agile values and advocate for practices that improve productivity and quality.
  • Support experimentation and encourage responsiveness to evolving business needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning.
  • Collaborative and performance-driven team environment.
  • Involvement in innovative and impactful technology initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse and talented professionals.
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Role Summary:

As a Lead Software Engineer, Capital Markets and Factor Investing Technology, you will help develop and support the technical direction of technology and data initiatives within the organization. While ensuring strong collaboration and partnership with your business aligned product owner and Technology Area Lead, you will work with a diverse and talented team of engineers and analysts and have the end-to-end accountability for the development and implementation of innovative technological solutions and data-driven strategies to drive business growth and efficiency.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Accountabilities
  • Conceptualize, design, build, test and support technology solutions end-to-end, to enable complex business capabilities, in an Agile environment that includes business and T&D partner teams.
  • Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement within the team and influence similar improvements across teams, providing technical leadership and coaching
  • Demonstrate and apply advanced understanding of technical landscape and the business capabilities it supports to guide others
  • Foster and enable agility and innovation through experimentation and early feedback ensuring responsiveness to evolving business needs
  • Succinctly frame problems, engage appropriately with colleagues to think deeply about broad problems and gain buy-in on well-reasoned recommendations
  • Facilitate root-cause-analysis involving multiple teams
  • Foster collaboration and mentorship promoting a culture of feedback, learning and professional growth
  • Maintain strong relationships with business partners, peer IT teams and vendor partners
  • Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies by guiding daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to enhance team collaboration and communication.
  • Promote Agile values by advocating for agile principles to boost team productivity and improve product quality within the organization.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders by working closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure the backlog is well-groomed and prioritized.


Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree or college diploma in related field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science). • 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience working with Python. Experience with software development concepts, including version control, testing methodologies, and agile development practices
  • Extensive experience writing clean, readable, and well-documented code, while paying attention to details and adhering to coding standards
  • Experience leveraging AI Agents for software engineering is an asset


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.

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