Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field.
7-10 years of experience in application engineering, systems architecture, and technical leadership.
Proven experience in modernizing legacy platforms, particularly Natural/Adabas.
Expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams and third-party vendors.
Strong knowledge of SDLC models, especially Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily application development and maintenance for core Transfer Agency systems.
Collaborate with enterprise architecture to modernize legacy systems and integrate with cloud infrastructure.
Establish delivery roadmaps and manage release schedules using Agile frameworks.
Evaluate and approve technical designs and effort estimations from internal and external teams.
Direct internal engineering squads and manage offshore resources and contractors.
Lead disaster recovery exercises and ensure compliance with governance and risk management protocols.
Set team KPIs and oversee audit activities to ensure timely remediation of findings.
Benefits
Hybrid work model based in Toronto, ON.
Opportunity to lead modernization initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Engagement with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Focus on professional development and technical leadership.
Involvement in high-impact projects within the financial services sector.
Full Job Description
Senior Manager, Applications and Engineering oversees the end-to-end technical operations, support, and development for core Transfer Agency record-keeping and processing platforms. This role partners closely with cross-functional business stakeholders, enterprise architecture, and third-party vendors to deliver scalable engineering solutions, modernize legacy systems, and steer high-performing internal and offshore Agile squads.
Reports to: Technology Partner, TSX Trust Engineering
Job Location: Hybrid - based in Toronto, ON
Key Accountabilities
Engineering & Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day application development, application maintenance, technology operations, and production support for core Transfer Agency systems to guarantee high availability and prompt incident resolution.
Modernization & Systems Delivery: Bridge deep Transfer Agency domain knowledge with legacy and modern system architectures, collaborating with enterprise architecture to advance modernization initiatives (e.g., legacy systems integration with cloud infrastructure and containerized services).
Delivery Roadmaps & Agile Governance: Partner with business leaders, technology partners, and external vendors to establish priorities, manage release schedules, and deliver complex business solutions utilizing Agile frameworks.
Technical Design & Estimation: Evaluate, review, and approve technical designs, architectures, and effort estimations provided by internal squads and external partners.
Team & Vendor Management: Direct multidisciplinary internal engineering squads while acting as the primary point of accountability for offshore resources, contractors, and third-party software partners.
Resilience, Governance & Risk Management: Lead disaster recovery exercises, business continuity tests, and failover validations; champion standard operating procedures (SOPs), IT change control processes, and proactive risk mitigation aligned with corporate policies, cybersecurity protocols, and regulatory standards.
Audit & Performance Standards: Establish team KPIs aligned with strategic departmental goals, oversee internal/external audit activities, and ensure timely remediation of findings.
Must Have(s)
Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, alongside 7-10 years of progressive experience across application engineering, systems architecture, cloud integration, and technical leadership.
Legacy Modernization: Proven track record leading technical teams through the modernization of legacy platforms (e.g., Natural/Adabas) by integrating with full-stack web applications, containerized services, and AWS cloud environments.
Vendor & Team Leadership: Demonstrated expertise supervising multidisciplinary squads, managing third-party software vendors, and steering offshore/contract development teams.
SDLC & Agile Expertise: In-depth proficiency with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, specifically Agile/Scrum delivery.
Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies for non-technical partners and executive leadership.
Nice to Have(s)
Prior experience within financial services, capital markets, or trust/transfer agency environments.
Salary Range: 145K/year - 160K/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.
