Software Developer

The opportunity

As a Software Developer, you will analyze, design, develop, and support software solutions to help Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan meet its business objectives. You will contribute your technical knowledge to complex and interesting IT projects for our Total Fund Management division. The team is responsible for building and supporting Portfolio Management and Trade Analytic solutions. What we do has an impact on helping the teachers of Ontario feel secure in having a financially safe retirement.

Who you'll work with

You will be joining a team of passionate and experienced software developers who work closely with Total Fund Management investment professionals to build and support solutions in support of OTPP’s Investment plan.

What you'll do

• With guidance and support, complete well-designed systems of high quality that make appropriate use of technology.

• Develop personal plans and the task detail appropriate for completion of an acceptable volume of work and for the communication of status

• Responsible for maintaining currency in technological trends and directions; continually upgrading personal, technical, and IT related skills through research, education and self‑motivated technology experimentation.

• Participate in and contribute to the investigation of new technology and contribute to recommendations for adoption where appropriate

• Opportunities to take ownership of significant components of software development projects under the guidance and direction of a development lead and/or an engineering manager

• Provide operational support for existing systems with a view to optimizing/automating existing processes

• Collaborate with business partner, understand business use case, propose technical solution support business needs.

• Utilize Software Development and Data Engineering best practices to drive business process optimization within the Total Fund Management organization.

What you'll need

• Some business understanding of Capital Markets, particularly with respect to portfolio management and capital allocation

• Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent work experience.

• Strong knowledge of current information systems theories, concepts, and techniques.

• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with end users who are not technical.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience

• Knowledge of data modelling for development of transactional as well as reporting/ data analytics systems.

• Experience building and testing ETL processes and Data Pipelines

• Experience with the following technologies: Python, C#, SQL, MS Power BI, Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake.

• Experience with Web Development frameworks (React, Angular)

• Practical experience with Continuous Delivery tools / practices (e.g. GitHub, Jenkins).

• Experience in various software development methodologies and agile development practices; Test Automation, Test Driven Development, Continuous Delivery

• Experience with Azure Cloud Services, particularly Azure Compute Services (AKS, Container App Services, etc.)

• Experience with Container technologies (ex. Docker) and Container deployment and management best practices

• Experience working with Financial data providers (ex. Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv) is a nice to have

• Experience utilizing AI tools and solutions to optimize development and delivery processes is a nice to have.

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What we’re offering

This position is eligible for base salary and annual incentive based on individual and enterprise performance.  Base Salary starting at $100,300 to $107,200 with future opportunity of up to $116,400.

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

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Functional Areas:

Information Technology

Vacancy:

Current
 

Requisition ID:

6873

 

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