7+ years leading software development teams in Agile, cloud-first environments
Experience delivering cloud-native applications with technologies like C#, .NET, and Azure
Strong knowledge of microservices and modern architecture patterns
Proficient with Azure data services and hybrid data environments
Experience implementing engineering best practices to avoid technical debt
Excellent communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders
Creative problem solver with a background in product development or innovation.
Responsibilities
Lead entire development lifecycle for innovation-driven products and solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to convert ideas into clear technical requirements
Work with AI/ML teams to integrate capabilities into applications
Establish engineering standards for quality and documentation
Design cloud-native applications using modern architectures
Ensure solutions are scalable and reusable across projects
Build and guide a high-performing development team
Promote modern engineering practices such as DevOps and CI/CD
Drive continuous improvement in development processes and tools
Manage risks and timelines for innovation projects
Stay updated on emerging technologies for potential integration.
Benefits
Generous base pay and vacation time
4 paid personal days
Group pension plan with 4% matching
Bonuses and flexible benefits
Mental health resources available
Access to exclusive perks and discounts
Professional development opportunities through MNP University
Flexible 'Dress For Your Day' policy
Firm-sponsored social events.
Full Job Description
Make an impact with our Technology - Development team as a Senior Manager, Innovation Development. This diverse team of tech-savvy builders and problem solvers embraces digital transformation, and the possibilities technology brings to the future of our industry. We're looking for team members who have a strong sense of ownership and drive, and who thrive on delivering high-quality solutions that are redefining the way MNP does business.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end development lifecyclefor new innovation-driven products and solutions, defining the technical vision, architecture direction, and engineering approach
Collaborate closely with Innovation, Solution Delivery, and business stakeholdersto translate new concepts and problem statements into clear technical requirements, user stories, and sprint plans
Collaborate with Data Engineering and Machine Learning teamswith experience to integrate AI/ML capabilities into production applications
Establish engineering discipline from day one, ensuring code quality, automated testing, architectural consistency, and documentation practices that prevent the accumulation of technical debt over time
Design and guide the development of modern, cloud-native applications, leveraging microservices, event-driven patterns, and modern front-end architectures
Ensure solutions are built for scale, reusability, and long-term sustainability, creating patterns, frameworks, and shared components that can be used across the firm's innovation portfolio
Provide hands-on architectural and technical leadership, reviewing technical decisions, solution designs, and implementation approaches
Build and lead a high-performing development team, coaching developers, fostering a modern development culture, and enabling rapid learning, experimentation, and high-quality delivery
Champion modern engineering best practices, including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, test automation, security-by-design, and observability
Collaborate with Architecture and Cloud Teams to ensure alignment on design patterns, cloud standards, integration approaches, and data strategy
Drive continuous improvement, introducing tools, processes, and practices that increase developer velocity, reliability, and consistency of delivery
Proactively manage delivery risks, dependencies, and timelines, ensuring innovation initiatives land with predictable quality and business impact
Stay ahead of emerging technologies, evaluating new capabilities and recommending how they can be incorporated into the firm's innovation roadmap
Skills and Experience
At least five years of experience leading modern software development teams, including senior developers, in an Agile, cloud-first environment
Proven experience delivering cloud-native applications using modern C#, .NET, RESTful services, Azure, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks such as Angular or similar
Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns, including microservices, domain-driven design, API-first development, and event-driven systems
Experience with Azure data services(Cosmos DB, Azure SQL) and comfort working across hybrid data environments
Demonstrated ability to implement engineering practices that prevent technical debt, including:
automated testing
CI/CD pipelines
code review discipline
architectural guardrails
monitoring and observability
Strong experience operating in Agiledelivery models with the ability to shape backlog structure, refine requirements, and guide teams through rapid iteration
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts clearly
Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort operating in environments that require creativity, experimentation, and balancing practicality with innovation
Experience in early-stage product development, R&D, or innovation environments is a strong asset
With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment, firm sponsored social events and more!
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About MNP
MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. We proudly serve and respond to the needs of our clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help organizations succeed across the country and around the world.
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