Application Development Manager

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming entertainment provider in Toronto is seeking an Application Development Manager to enhance their digital platform and oversee application and infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology environments and a solid understanding of agile methodologies. The role offers a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and a chance to make a significant impact in the gaming industry.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Family Friendly Work Practices

Public Service Pension Plan

Access to Online Learning Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum six years’ experience in technology environments.
• At least four years' experience in application/infrastructure design.
• Proficient in primary knowledge competency areas for application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement application and infrastructure solutions.
• Plan and execute software deployments and updates.
• Manage continuous deployment using automation tools.

Skills

Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Planning: Tactical and Strategic

Tools

Agile Development Tools

Cloud Computing

Database Development Tools

Web Services Tools

Job description

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Application Development Manager

Apply locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R25_00348

Range:

78,400.00 - 117,600.00 CAD

Job Description:

Application Development Manager

GAME ON – OLG needs you

We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Application Development Manager to assesses, designs, develops, configures and implements the application/infrastructure solutions to support the business requirements to meet customer expectations. Collaborates with stakeholders across OLG to ensure that the application/infrastructure solution designs and developments drive the desired business results. .

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Technology Product Owner - Corporate Services, you will be empowered to:

• Develops the application, data and infrastructure assessment and design in accordance to business requirements
• Plan and execute deployments of simple to moderately complex software releases and updates. Develop and maintain deployment processes, procedures, and scripts.
• Conducts the design, configuration, development of new applications/infrastructure solutions
• Conducts changes required to existing systems (e.g. upgrade/new releases, optimization)
• Manage continuous deployment using automation tools and techniques. Monitor and optimize deployment processes for efficiency and reliability. Ensure the availability, performance, and security of deployed applications.
• Develop and configure integrations in addition to conducting unit testing and technical fixes during subsequent testing etc.
• Develops and deploys proof of concepts, prototypes and evaluates opportunities to leverage agile methodologies and tools
• Develops and maintains code and configuration repositories to ensure code is centrally monitored/managed
• Implement disaster recovery arrangements and documents recovery procedures. Conduct testing of recovery procedures. Contribute to the development of continuity management plans.
• Support the change and release management process (ITIL) including defining release strategy & associated task planning for change projects, service readiness & acceptance and service transition
• Provides tier three (3) application support, including on call support as required to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Identifies potential solution risks/issues and escalates/communicates to relevant key stakeholders (business/technology/vendors) to ensure a mitigation strategy is developed
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop and agree on system integration plans and report on progress.
• Define and configure complex / new integration builds and test environments.
• Prepare documentation and other relevant information to transition to the operate team for business as usual

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Work Experience: ● Minimum six (6) years’ progressive experience in medium to large Technology environments including experience in within Technology or related function ● Minimum of four (4) years' experience in solution

application/infrastructure design, development and/or delivery ● Providing Subject Matter Expertise and/or guidance to the team ● Proficient in twenty-six (26) of the above primary knowledge competency areas for application development and/or; ● Proficient in eighteen (18) areas for infrastructure development, as listed above

Education: ● Solution Architecture (SA) ● System Development Life Cycle ● Technology Architecture ● Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) ● Workflow Analysis ● Logical Data Modeling ● Systems Programming ● User Interface Design ● Modeling: Use Case ● Database Design (Physical) ● User Experience Design ● Cloud Computing ● Programming (source code and computer programs) ● Agile Development ● Application Design ● Application Development (Web/Client/Server) ● Application Development Tools ● Online Transaction Processing Client/Server Tools ● Scripting Tools and Languages ● Programming Languages ● Web Development Tools ● Database Development Tools ● Web Services Tools ● ETL Process ● Web Services ● Embedded System Software Approaches

Critical Skills: ● Relationship Management ● Problem Solving ● Decision Making and Critical Thinking ● Impact and Influence ● Team Orientation ● Planning: Tactical and Strategic

Negotiation and Influence: ability to negotiate and influence effectively while being open to perspectives and maintaining strong relationships

Strategic Thinker: strong strategic and critical thinker with ability to delve into unique challenges and find creative solutions

Collaboration & Fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work

Integrity and Trust: do what's right and operate with transparency and openness

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario
• Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life
• You Matter: family friendly work practices and hybrid work
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful
• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength
• Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs
• Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario
• Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)

Learn about OLG – GAME ON!

OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.

The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including hybrid work.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario.

While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.

To learn more about OLG go to our website at www.olg.ca

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by August 1, 2025.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact [e-mail] , 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.

Make a Difference. Join team OLG

Looking for a rewarding career in the exciting gaming industry and want to make a difference?

Attention Students! Do you have an interest in Digital Gaming? What about a career in Sustainability & Social Impact? Ever considered a career in Business Development? We have various corporate divisions filled with exciting opportunities for you to launch your career here at OLG!

When you join OLG, you’ll help deliver a winning experience for the people of Ontario while levelling up your career in a collaborative, innovative environment. You’ll help deliver exciting entertainment experiences for our players. You’ll help improve life in Ontario, because at OLG 100% of our profits go back to the province. At OLG we think big, move fast, and welcome change. We are bold, curious, open, and always taking our game to the next level.