Location : GTA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite Down Town Toronto)
Industry Preference : Financial Services / Insurance (Telecom a plus)
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Development Manager to lead cross‑functional development teams and provide strong technical and people leadership. This role bridges business and technology, ensuring high‑quality delivery through modern architectures, Agile practices, and effective stakeholder management.
Experience Requirements
- 10+ years of software development experience
- 5+ years in a leadership role (Development Manager, Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, or Solution Lead)
- Experience delivering enterprise‑scale applications in Agile or Hybrid Agile environments
- Proven ability to manage teams, vendors, and stakeholders
Core Responsibilities
Act as the key technical leader and liaison between business stakeholders and technical teamsTranslate complex technical issues into business‑friendly languageLead, coach, and mentor development teams with empathy and accountabilityFacilitate collaboration across Design, Integration, QA, and Support teamsManage vendor relationships and support financial / cost considerationsDrive technical strategy, planning, and executionKey Technical Skills
Architecture knowledge : Server vs. Serverless, MicroservicesAPI design and integration (Swagger / OpenAPI, security considerations)Data fundamentals (DB selection, data flow)Capacity planning and development estimationAgile / Hybrid Agile delivery, metrics, and release managementCloud development (benefits, risks, security, cost management)DevOps practices and CI / CD toolingApplication NFRs : Monitoring, performance, security redor unit testing jakieApplication ownership and support readiness (vulnerabilities, DR, access control)Basic understanding of AI‑assisted development tools and AI agentsNice‑to‑Have
Hands‑on coding background (Java, .NET, Python, or similar)Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Event‑driven architectures (Kafka, messaging platforms)Legacy modernization experienceExperience in regulated environmentsManaging offshore or distributed teamsRelevant certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, SAFe, PMP)Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong communicator who can influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholdersDecisive leader with a strategic mindset and attention tofraction executionTeam player with a proactive, “step beyond the role” attitudeComfortable working in a hybrid, enterprise environmentFor immediate consideration, please apply as soon as possible to this posting by submitting your Resume along with your Availability Date. Referrals are more than welcome!
We thank all applicants for your interest and referral. However, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Must reside in Toronto area .
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