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. Role Summary: As a Lead Software Engineer within Alternative Assets Technology, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of technology platforms that enable our Private Equity investment teams across the investment lifecycle. Partnering closely with investment professionals, product managers, and engineers, you will build scalable, resilient solutions that support investment execution, portfolio management, and data-driven decision-making. As a hands-on technical leader, you will drive the end-to-end delivery of software products, establish engineering best practices, mentor engineers, and influence architecture and technology strategy across Alternative Assets Technology and the broader Technology & Data organization. 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 Adhere to Agile SDLC and execute related duties as required. 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. Qualifications Undergraduate degree or college diploma in related field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science). 6+ years of relevant experience. Extensive experience working with various programming languages (Python, C++, Java, etc.) 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 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. 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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