Senior Specialist Software Engineering

Job Description

Location: Toronto/Winnipeg

Refferal Level: Level 1

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments, we believe being invested starts with our people. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Overall Job Purpose

The Software Engineering Specialist supports the secure delivery of technology and AI-enabled solutions within a persistent Agile team within the Investment Excellence Portfolio and as part of the Investment Management/Fund Services Pod. The role independently designs, builds, tests, and supports software components across the delivery lifecycle, translating approved requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions in alignment with Technology policies, standards, and governance requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Designs, builds, tests, and integrates software components across the development lifecycle to deliver reliable solutions
• Refines technical stories with Analysts, Architects, and Pod/Delivery partners to ensure work is clear, testable, and ready for execution
• Applies secure coding, peer review, and automated testing practices to improve code quality, performance, and maintainability
• Contributes to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps ways of working by implementing build, test, and release automation within team standards
• Supports release readiness and executes code deployment activities, ensuring changes meet acceptance criteria and operational requirements
• Participates in after-hours support of applications developed by the team
• Investigates and resolves defects and component-level incidents; documents fixes and lessons learned to prevent incidents recurrence
• Maintains technical documentation and knowledge assets (e.g., code documentation, runbooks) to support operability
• Uses approved AI tools to assist with coding/refactoring and code-quality checks while retaining accountability for correctness and security
• Participates in the Software & Quality Engineering Chapter/community to learn standards, tools, and practices and continuously develop capability

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Work experience (minimum of 2 years) delivering software solutions using modern engineering practices in Agile environments (e.g. Agile methodologies: Kanban, Scrum, and tools such as JIRA, Confluence and GitHub)
• Experience working in different programming languages (Python, Flask, SQL) and platforms/ technologies (Linux & Windows, GitHub, Artifactory, etc)
• Working knowledge of version control, testing, and CI/CD practices; ability to troubleshoot defects and incidents
• Experience within a 24x7 production environment, preferably across multiple data centers and 3rd party cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google)
• Ability to collaborate across roles (Analyst, Architecture, Platform/Infrastructure) and incorporate feedback through reviews
• Proficient problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Comfort using approved AI-enabled development tools as part of day-to-day workflow (within established guardrails)

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.

Benefits:

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION:; competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: competitive health and dental coverage; employer sponsored coverage for you and your family.

• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.

• INSURANCE: employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability.

• WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.

• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by November 23 2026.