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About Us:

With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia's public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Action page.

Posting Close Date: September 6, 2026

As a Software Engineer, you will help design, build, and deliver technology solutions that support BCI's investment and business operations. Working alongside developers, architects, analysts, and business partners, you will contribute to impactful projects while growing your technical expertise and career at BCI.

This fixed-term opportunity includes extended health and dental benefits from day one, participation in BCI's performance-based incentive plan, and a defined benefit pension plan.

This role is based in BCI's Victoria or Vancouver office and may be filled at the Software Engineer I or Software Engineer II level, depending on the successful applicant's skills, experience, and qualifications.

You will join BCI's Technology department, reporting to the Senior Manager, Technology Solutions.

The Technology department partners across BCI to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative solutions that support investment and business operations. Working closely with developers, architects, analysts, and business partners across the organization, you will solve complex technical challenges, contribute to meaningful projects, and continue building your technical expertise at BCI.

The qualifications below reflect the Software Engineer II level and may vary based on the level of the successful applicant.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or a related field

• Software development experience (1+ years for Software Engineer I; 5+ years for Software Engineer II)

• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum and/or Kanban) and applying DevOps practices

• Proficiency with modern development technologies such as .NET, C#, Python, JavaScript, Angular, HTML5, and CSS3

• Experience with source control, CI/CD, issue tracking, and software lifecycle management tools

• Experience supporting solutions in cloud environments such as Azure or AWS

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly

• Professional certifications in Agile, Microsoft, Azure, or related technologies are an asset

• Experience with AI, intelligent automation, or emerging technologies is an asset

• Knowledge of the investment management industry is an asset

The responsibilities below reflect the Software Engineer II level and may vary in scope, complexity, stakeholder engagement, and autonomy based on the level of the successful applicant.

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand needs, define requirements, and deliver solutions that create business value

• Present technical concepts, solutions, and recommendations clearly to support strong partnerships and successful outcomes

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications across the full development lifecycle

• Build and maintain automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based solutions using Agile and DevOps practices

• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security

• Evaluate and apply emerging technologies, including AI and intelligent automation, to enhance business capabilities and user experiences

• Contribute to solution design, technical roadmaps, and BCI's architecture and engineering standards

• Collaborate with peers through code reviews and knowledge sharing to promote engineering excellence

• Identify risks and delivery barriers and help drive successful project outcomes

• Maintain technical documentation and support stakeholders through implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing enhancements

This role can be based in either our Victoria or Vancouver office. Relocation support within Canada is available if needed. BCI is an in-person, collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.

The annualized base salary range for the Software Engineer I role is CAD $93,000 to $110,000.

For the Software Engineer II role, the range 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.

At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at hr@bci.ca.

To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page.

BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services.