AVP Digital Engineering

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager (AVP) to lead their Digital Engineering team. This role requires a strong technical background and outstanding leadership skills to deliver high-quality digital solutions. Responsibilities include team management, project oversight, and fostering a culture of innovation.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Competitive vacation package

Comprehensive health benefits

Outstanding Career Development opportunities

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering team focused on digital development.
• Strong technical expertise in digital design, development, and integration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Digital Engineering team, offering mentorship and guidance.
• Oversee the design and deployment of scalable digital solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to define and prioritize digital features.

Skills

Leadership

Digital Design

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager (AVP) to lead our Digital Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, outstanding leadership skills, and a passion for building scalable and robust digital solutions. As the AVP Digital Engineering, you will be responsible for guiding the team to deliver high-quality digital solutions that meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of our products.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage the Digital Engineering team, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities.

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure digital solutions using modern technologies.

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to define and prioritize digital features and enhancements.

• Ensure the digital platform meets high standards of performance, reliability, observability, and security.

• Drive the adoption of best practices in digital design, development, and documentation.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the team.

• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of digital initiatives.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the digital platform.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering team, preferably focused on digital development.

• Strong technical expertise in digital design, development, and integration.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous projects and priorities in a fast paced environment.

• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.

What you’ll get

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

• We’ll support your professional development education.

• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.

• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.

• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

• Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.