emergiTEL is hiring a Manager, Application Development for our client in the payments / financial services industry. This is a Permanent role.
Compensation: $88,000 – $110,000 annually
Location: Remote (Canada)

Job Description (English)

Role Summary

• Lead day-to-day delivery across application development teams, ensuring consistent execution across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Accountable for delivery outcomes aligned with architectural direction, security standards, quality, and timelines.
• Combine people leadership, delivery management, and technical expertise, remaining hands-on when required to ensure delivery success.
• Report to the Senior Director, Application Development Business Solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee application development activities aligned with business priorities, architecture, and security standards.
• Partner with Architects to translate solution designs into executable delivery plans.
• Own end-to-end SDLC delivery including requirements readiness, design, build, testing coordination, deployment, and operational transition.
• Manage capacity planning, work intake, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Maintain delivery schedules, manage dependencies, and proactively mitigate risks and issues.
• Remove delivery roadblocks across Infrastructure, Security, QA, Release Management, and vendor teams.
• Ensure strong engineering practices, including code reviews, branching strategies, and quality gates.
• Provide hands-on support as needed (design input, troubleshooting, incident resolution, code reviews).
• Enforce development policies, standards, and secure coding practices.
• Ensure audit and compliance readiness, including change control, traceability, and evidence management.
• Drive team performance through coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear, regular reporting to leadership on delivery progress, risks, and status.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate.

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7+ years of experience in application development.
• 2–3+ years in a leadership or people management role.
• Strong SDLC and Agile delivery experience, including release management and deployment planning.
• Experience leading complex software initiatives in enterprise environments.
• Strong collaboration experience with Architects and senior technical stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of code quality practices, automated testing, and maintainable design patterns.
• Experience with security-first development practices.
• Exposure to audit and compliance environments (change management, traceability, evidence collection).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills.
• Experience working with vendors and external partners.

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Vacancy Status / Statut du poste
This is an active position currently open for hiring. / Ce poste est activement ouvert au recrutement.

Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. / Aucune intelligence artificielle (IA) n'est utilisée dans le processus de présélection ou de sélection. Toutes les candidatures sont examinées par notre équipe de recrutement.

Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. / emergiTEL s'engage à créer un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quel que soit leur parcours. Les décisions d'embauche sont basées uniquement sur les compétences, l'expérience et les qualifications pertinentes pour le poste.