Director, Software Engineering (Core Pension Administration Systems)

We believe that everyone has the right to DEFINE themselves and their future.

That includes YOU.

How would you like to do it in a fun, high-performance culture that’s truly one of a kind – on a team that appreciates you for being you, helps our members retire with confidence and makes Canada better, all at the same time?

If that sounds like your thing – and you’re an exceptional Director, Software Engineering – we’d like to hear from you.

We’re CAAT Pension Plan, and we’re growing. We innovate defined benefit (DB) pension plans. What are they? Unlike other pension plans, they specifically define the lifetime benefits our members will receive in retirement. This means that our members know exactly what they’re getting every month – for life! Because we provide that certainty, we help more Canadians retire with greater financial security and priceless peace of mind and take pressure off the social safety net at the very same time, which frees up those resources for other Canadians who really need them.

Reporting to the VP Technology & IT Service Management the Director, Software Engineering (Core pension administration Systems) is accountable for ensuring the plan’s core pension administration systems meet the needs of our key business stakeholders, members and Employers and are operating in an accessible, convenient, dependable and efficient manner.

We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

• Experience collaborating with or managing complex cross-departmental teams in a Lean-Agile environment is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, flexibility and adaptability to change, decision-making and critical thinking skills
• 5-10 years working with pension or benefit data in a comparable financial environment
• Practical experience implementing Agile methods to drive team performance and a track record of success using the Agile method to deliver software products coupled with expertise/training in Scrum.
• 10+ years of application development management.
• Knowledge and experience with Pension Plan Administration Systems is a definite asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in cloud-based software engineering in an industrial setting within a global organization (technology company preferred)
• In-depth knowledge and experience with modern full-stack software development technologies, relational databases, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices.
• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or another quantitative field
• Experience on working within compliance (e.g.: quality, regulatory - data privacy, GxP, SOX) and cybersecurity requirements is a plus
• Ability to adapt to and effectively contribute to rapid business transformation.
• Strong technology and architectural skills with exceptional knowledge of modern/current technology trends.
• Experience in coaching and leading complex agile dev teams, and building a team and culture around agile development practices within a matrix environment

Once here you will:

• Provides ownership for a strategic roadmap of business requirements and identified system enhancements for core pension administration systems
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Quality Assurance and Software Testing team, ensuring that projects and production support teams are empowered to achieve acceptance for their system changes.
• Managing of defined processes for system enhancements/ modifications of the pension administration core systems or systems that connect with the pension administration core systems
• Mentoring the next generation leaders with the Software Engineering Organization
• Providing leadership, support and oversight of the plans core pension administration systems and ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives on time and within budget
• Experience working within the software delivery lifecycle
• Possess a strong understanding of emerging technologies and system architectures
• Responsible for building and mentoring a high-performance DevOps-enabled delivery teams
• Provide oversight for the software delivery lifecycle, testing and validation of enhancements and fixes, of priorities and sprint planning, supervising the development, testing, packaging and promotion of updates to the pension administration system as well as coordinate updates to systems that interface with the pension system
• Challenging the status quo, while working towards building an environment of rapid learning, collaboration, and successful delivery of core pension administration systems
• Provide support to development managers that are responsible for engaging business stakeholders, translating business requirements into systems requirements and technical specifications
• Evaluation software enhancement recommendations, new stakeholder requirements and proposals related to software improvement opportunities, support recommendations to the VP Technology & IT Service Management
• Provide guidance and leadership for the sustainment and growth of core pension administration systems
• Participating in the development of multi-year solutions roadmap that supports strategic initiatives and maintains the plan’s ability to execute on strategic business plans

What does CAAT offer you and what should you know about us?

• Everyone is a leader at CAAT, so we invest in our people and enthusiastically support your career development goals, regardless of your role, with access to tuition aid and learning opportunities like our ground-breaking CAAT Academy
• You can learn more at www.caatpension.ca
• We provide (no big surprise here!) membership in CAAT’s defined benefit (DB) pension plan, a flexible and friendly work environment, a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, life insurance, and an array of wellness programs
• We offer a flexible, hybrid work arrangement.
• We are conveniently located at the Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto, next to Queen Subway station, with ready access to multiple TTC routes, GO Transit, and the PATH.
• Our vision is to provide an environment where employees can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. That’s what drives our high-performance, fun culture – one that’s truly one of a kind. In fact, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 and by Canadian HR Reporter as one of the Best Places to Work for 2021.

DEFINITELY INTERESTED? Apply on LinkedIn or email your resume to [email protected] on or before May 5, 2023, with Director, Software Engineering in the subject line.

We recruit and select the most qualified candidates and thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CAAT Pension Plan is an equal opportunity employer that supports abilities and diversity of all kinds. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or call Human Resources at 416-673-9000.