Full Job Description
Join BCI’s Technology team as a Software Engineer with a focus on Master Data Management, market data pipelines, and automation. In this role, you will design, develop, and support complex ETL/ELT solutions and data processes that are foundational to BCI’s 24/7 operations, while increasingly leveraging AI tools and cloud technologies to drive efficiency and innovation. You will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders in an Agile environment and contribute to the evolution of data engineering practices at one of Canada’s largest institutional investors, managing approximately $313.7 billion in assets. This position can be based in either our Victoria or Vancouver office, with relocation support available.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Technology department is responsible for developing technology solutions that contribute to the achievement of BCI’s mission and long-term goals. The department manages the Corporation’s business applications and information technology infrastructure, providing support to a large group of financial professionals. The department is also responsible for authoring technology-related directives and conducting disaster recovery planning to minimize risk to the Corporation’s delivery of investment services.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development or configuration, testing, and support of software products for assigned client area(s) and collaborates with stakeholders throughout the development or enhancement process. The Software Engineer is instrumental in developing customer-focused front-end and back-end business applications in an Agile hybrid environment and drives the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality products.
This role has a focus on Master Data Management, developing and supporting complex market data pipelines, ETL/ELT solutions, and automation processes to improve efficiency and support business requirements. Leveraging AI engineering and other modern skills and technologies will be increasingly vital in supporting the rapid evolution towards future state.
The Software Engineer defines and delivers projects and will support deployments and troubleshoot production issues; with potential to participate in an on-call rotation for business-critical applications. The position can be based in either Vancouver or Victoria with travel between the two cities.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Up to 5+ years experience as Developer or Software Engineer with responsibility for design, development, testing and production support
- A minimum of 3 years experience with Agile methods (Scrum and/or Kanban) and DevOps practices
- Must have development experience using programming languages such as: .Net, C#, Python, R, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, HTML5, etc.
- Must have experience working with one or more of the following: SQL, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, XML, XSL, XSML, XSD, PowerShell, etc.
- Hands on experience using SQL to query and profile large datasets and in-depth knowledge of database design principles.
- Must have experience with issue tracking and product development and version control tools
- Experience with Markit EDM or a comparable Master Data Management product suite is an asset
- Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Co-Pilot, OpenAI, Replit is an asset
- Experience supporting systems on a cloud computing platform (i.e., Azure, AWS) and supporting 3rd party cloud systems including troubleshooting, configuration and administration activities is preferred
- Excellent customer-service, listening, communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with Workload Automation / Enterprise Scheduling tools such as ActiveBatch, Control-M, RunMyJobs, etc. is preferred
- Professional certifications such as Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified App Builder, or equivalent credentials are an asset
- Knowledge of the investment management industry is an asset
- Experience across a broad range of data domains including financial instruments, indices & constituents, pricing & valuations, derivatives, and other market and reference data is beneficial
- Awareness of Cyber Security recommendations and DevSecOps practices is an asset
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to build an in-depth understanding of the product vision, needs and issues of assigned client area(s)
- Collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements, solution designs and compelling user stories
- Develops and supports Master Data Management, complex market data pipelines, ETL/ELT solutions, and automation processes
- Leverages AI engineering and other modern skills and technologies for increased efficiency
- Develops, implements, tests and delivers high quality and industry-standard products that deliver maximum business value to clients with cost-effective sustainment
- Develops test strategies, designs automation frameworks, and writes unit/functional tests
- Identifies and resolves production issues and drives product innovations that improve system availability, system resilience and performance across a variety of platforms
- Applies knowledge of cloud concepts and platforms essential for the development of cloud products and manages applicable systems in a cloud-based infrastructure
- Assesses new technologies through conducting state-of-the-art reviews or proofs of concept, and develops and maintains application lifecycle roadmaps in accordance with architecture guidance
- Presents products to internal and external stakeholders, reviews the work of other engineers and provides feedback in an open, respectful and constructive manner
- Delivers products in line with scheduled commitments and implementation plans
- Proactively identifies risks and issues and proposes solutions to remove barriers
- Applies knowledge of Agile methods and continuously improves delivery performance through delivery reporting and tracking, backlog development and grooming, sprint or increment planning, and participating in retrospectives
- Applies knowledge of DevOps practices including continuous deployment, continuous integration, test-driven development and automated testing
- Acts as a subject matter expert and provides support, ad hoc training and guidance to business users and others to increase adoption of Agile methods and DevOps practices
- Contributes to BCI’s reference architecture and the ongoing evolution of DevOps practices
- Ensures technical artifacts are accurate, accessible, maintained and communicated
- Undertakes special projects or assignments as required
- Performs other related duties as required
WHERE YOU WILL WORK
This role can be based in either our Victoria or Vancouver office. Relocation support within Canada is available if needed. We are an in-person, collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.
SALARY RANGE
The annualized salary range for this role is CAD $106,000 to $128,000
BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.
Next Steps:
To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.