Manager, Application Development

Fairygodboss; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Encourages team collaboration

Focus on client happiness

Commitment to equality and equity

Job summary

Fairygodboss is hiring a Manager, Application Development to lead product development and Tier 3 support teams. The role focuses on quality, security, and resilience while ensuring team engagement and performance management.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of experience with strong leadership skills. The position offers benefits like courageous collaboration and a commitment to equality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Proven experience managing scrum teams and product development.
• Demonstrated ability to handle Tier 3 support issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a product development team of 10‑12 members.
• Oversee a Tier 3 support team.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction to product development.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication skills

Risk management

Technical expertise in .NET, Groovy, Oracle, MongoDB

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

.NET framework

AWS

Kafka

React

Angular

Job description

Manager, Application Development

ADP is hiring a Manager, Application Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a product development team of 10‑12 members, including programmers, technical leads, and a scrum master.
• Oversee a Tier 3 support team composed of subject matter experts, developers, and business analysts.
• Ensure the effective execution of product development initiatives with a focus on quality, security, and resilience.
• Provide people leadership, fostering team engagement, conducting periodic engagement and performance pulses, and managing compensation planning.
• Set clear performance expectations for team members, ensure they have necessary resources, monitor performance, reward achievements, and address underperformance through regular check‑ins and formal evaluations.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction to product development.
• Monitor and ensure quality of both product development and support services.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with product development and support.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment of goals and expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Proven experience managing scrum teams and product development.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle Tier 3 support issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in strategic planning, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Technical expertise: Good understanding of technology and experience developing products. Proficiency in .NET framework, Groovy, Oracle, MongoDB, JPA, React, Angular, JavaScript, RESTful Web Services, AWS, and Kafka.

Benefits

• Encourage courageous team collaboration and ownership.
• Deliver at epic scale with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
• Be surrounded by curious learners who grow and elevate one another.
• Act as an owner and doer, tackling any challenge and solving complex problems.
• Give back to clients and community through ADP’s philanthropic efforts.
• Work at a company committed to equality and equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ADP affirms that equality is fundamental to our associates, clients, and communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs and applicant merit, including qualifications, experience, ability, availability, and job performance.