Job Specifications
Who are we?
We are CEM Benchmarking, a global data and insights firm for institutional investors including pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, family offices and sovereign wealth funds.
Our blue-chip corporate and government clients represent $14 trillion in assets under management and over 50 million members. We provide them with objective insights to maximize value for money in both investments and pension administration. This helps our clients better understand where they stand and how to improve their performance. By improving our clients' performance, we, in turn, improve the financial well-being of pensioners globally.
How do we provide unique and actionable insight? By coupling the most extensive global database in the pension arena with unrivalled industry knowledge. All of this comes from experience - we have been at this since 1992. We were founded in Toronto, Canada and expanded to the UK more than a decade ago.
We work together in a small company ambiance where your contributions will be appreciated and your progress will be directly related to your ability and effort. Working at CEM, you will stretch your creative and analytical abilities while participating in the growth of a headline-making business.
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help lead the design and evolution of the systems that power CEM’s products, analytics, and internal operations.
Our engineering team is small, collaborative, and responsible for a wide range of platforms across the company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of complex systems, simplifying architecture, and building durable solutions that stand the test of time.
As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping technical direction, modernizing legacy systems, and building new platforms from the ground up. You will also help raise the bar for engineering practices across the team.
We value engineers who communicate clearly, take responsibility for outcomes, and are motivated by building simple, elegant systems that solve real problems.
What You'll Do
Design and implement systems that support CEM’s products, analytics platforms, and internal business operations
Take end-to-end ownership of complex features and systems from design through production
Lead refactoring and modernization efforts across legacy platforms
Design and build new systems and services where existing solutions no longer meet business needs
Contribute to and guide architectural decisions across multiple platforms
Mentor other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and collaboration
Identify risks, technical debt, and improvement opportunities before they become operational problems
Use AI coding agents (including Claude Code Pro) as a core part of development workflows
Collaborate closely with the engineering team using Jira and Scrum
Support and improve internal company systems, as engineering also supports internal infrastructure and operations
Qualifications
Significant experience building and maintaining production software systems
Strong proficiency in one or more of the following:
C#
Python
Node.js / TypeScript
Ruby (limited use)
Experience designing and evolving software architecture
Strong understanding of maintainability, refactoring, and system design
Experience working across multiple codebases or services
Ability to guide technical discussions and help other engineers grow
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working within agile or Scrum-based development teams
If You Seek
The entrepreneurialism of a smaller venture married with the stability of an established firm.
Opportunities to work with complex dataset to draw elegant insights.
A hybrid work environment with both in-office and at-home flexibility.
A curiosity-driven culture founded on a desire to improve lives.
A team that is stronger for its gender, cultural and intellectual diversity.
Camaraderie, collaboration, open communication and a high-trust environment.
Then we want to hear from you!
About the Company
We truly believe that "what gets measured gets managed". CEM measures value for the dollars spent by pension and sovereign wealth funds who manage institutional assets and member services. 'Did paying more, get you more?' Unique Global Database: We have been collecting detailed cost and performance data from the world’s top pension and sovereign wealth funds for over 25 years. Comprehensive Analysis and Reporting: Our reports and insights provide actionable insights and are used strategically as well as to help meet fiduciar...
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