What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Systems Senior Engineer position at Colorado PERA?
Summary of Job Responsibilities
You will take ownership of critical investment systems and platforms (Portia, Longview, PACE, Automic, Power BI and Snowflake), leveraging Python, SQL, and PowerShell and other scripting languages to build and optimize robust data pipelines while ensuring timely key operational data loads. Applying Lean principles, you will eliminate systemic waste by performing deep root-cause analysis and automating manual processes to improve daily operations. You will lead technical solutioning and design activities as well as the implementation of system enhancements that directly enable the Investment Team’s decision-making. As a key member of our 24/7 on-call rotation, you will ensure the high reliability and performance of our firm's most vital financial technology.
Ideal Candidate Statement
We seek a tenacious problem-solver who thrives on complexity and takes full ownership of systems. You dig deep into root causes, ensuring issues are permanently resolved, and excel under pressure during critical situations. Efficiency drives you to eliminate waste, automate repetitive tasks, and value documentation as the backbone of scalable operations. Proactive by nature, you anticipate needs, propose improvements, and communicate technical solutions clearly to stakeholders. Your commitment and work ethic reflect an understanding that system reliability and data quality directly impacts investment decisions. You are defined by curiosity, grit, and a refusal to settle for “good enough” and an enthusiasm to mentor junior staff in best practices of solutioning, design, and troubleshooting.
Interested Candidates:
Complete the employment application online at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/C8D38491394F45FC5EACADB0424F09D7/jobs/110471. Please have copies of your resume and cover letter available to upload.
Position Title: Investment Systems Senior Engineer
Division: Information Technology
Reports to: Investments Technical Services Manager II
Job Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $125,000.00 to $145,000.00 Annual, Commensurate with experience
Posting Dates: 05/08/2026 to 07/31/2026
Salary : $125,000 - $145,000