Manager Development FCC

Fidelity International; Toronto, Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 176,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Clearing Canada seeks a Manager of Development to lead a hybrid team in delivering secure, cloud-native web solutions. You will drive architecture decisions, coordinate across tech, product, and security, and oversee releases, testing, and operational readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in software engineering, 3+ years in engineering management, and strong Java REST with Angular/React. Experience with AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD is essential; AI-enabled development is valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive software engineering experience.
• 3+ years direct engineering management experience managing teams.
• Strong architecture understanding of Java REST and modern web frameworks (Angular/React).
• Experience with AWS cloud-native apps (Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway).
• Deep understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, SOA, event-driven messaging.
• Proven Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Experience enforcing unit testing and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with security tooling integrated into SDLC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in using AI tools to accelerate development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development team delivering client-facing web solutions and secure integrations.
• Prioritize activities and allocate resources per strategy and roadmaps.
• Coordinate with technology, architecture, product, biz, security and vendors.
• Oversee releases, deployments, upgrades, production support, and defect remediation.
• Ensure unit/integration tests, security, and readiness against success criteria.
• Mentor team members and provide training and performance feedback.

Skills

People leadership

Software engineering

Java REST

Angular React

AWS cloud

CI/CD

IaC Terraform

Secure coding

AI tools in dev

Communication

Education

University Degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS Lambda

EC2

S3

DynamoDB

API Gateway

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

Please Note: Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings. This is a full-time regular role. You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement. The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026, when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.

Who We Are Fidelity Clearing Canada (FCC) is the leading independent clearing broker and custodian in the Canadian market. We provide trade execution, clearing, custody and back-office support services to Canadian-based brokerage firms and the Canadian brokerage arms of U.S.-based firms. For more information about Fidelity Clearing Canada, please visit https://clearing.fidelity.ca/

What You Will Do

The Manager, Development is accountable for development team activities as part of the development, enhancement, maintenance, and modernization process when delivering client-facing web solutions and secure integration points. The following responsibilities are part of this role:

• Manage the development team and delivery of products and services for a range of internal and external clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives and goals.
• Prioritize activities and allocate resources consistent with business strategy, platform roadmaps, operational priorities, and client commitments.
• Coordinate activities with technology, architecture, product, business, operations, information security, and vendor teams.
• Provide oversight during code releases, deployments, application upgrades, production support activities, and defect remediation.
• Ensure unit testing, integration testing, security considerations, post-implementation reviews, and operational readiness activities are completed against defined success criteria.
• Provide ongoing communication on development status to senior management, support work effort estimation, roadmap planning, and determination of deliverable timelines.
• Positively influence architecture, design, coding, testing, AI enablement, and secure integration practices.
• Liaise with internal and external user groups as needed and effectively work in an agile environment.
• Allocate, monitor, and plan the tasks of team members using agile practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily coordination, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support cloud-native web application development, including Java REST services, Angular or React front ends, AWS-based services, RESTful API integrations, and OAuth/OpenID Connect security patterns.
• Support application maintenance, currency updates, technical debt reduction, reliability improvements, and modernization of key business applications.
• Identify opportunities to responsibly leverage AI tools to accelerate software development, testing, code review, and engineering productivity.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Provide training to enable team members to meet or exceed expectations.
• Conduct performance assessments of team members and support career development plans.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of direct engineering management experience, with a proven track record of managing performance, hiring, and building successful teams.
• Strong architectural understanding of core technologies including Java REST and modern web frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Experience managing teams that build and scale cloud-native applications using AWS technologies such as Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
• Deep understanding of microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), RESTful APIs, and event-driven messaging technologies.
• Expertise in modern software development practices, including Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform.
• Proven track record of defining and enforcing strict unit testing practices to maintain high code coverage.
• Familiarity with secure coding principles and experience integrating security tooling and best practices into the SDLC.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with, or a strong operational interest in, leveraging AI tools to accelerate software development, testing, and code review processes.
• Ability to lead hybrid teams with a mix of onsite and remote developers, while maintaining team engagement, delivery discipline, and clear communication.
• Wealth management, brokerage, payments, banking, or broader fintech experience is considered an asset.
• The following are considered an asset: Wealth management, brokerage, payments, banking, or broader fintech experience.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course.

The Expertise You Bring

Previous experience successfully managing a group of developers, including Team Leads and individual contributors.

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Education and Experience

University Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience or equivalent experience.

Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today—and your financial well-being tomorrow. For this role, your total rewards include:

• Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus: A competitive annual range of $176,000 to $188,000, based on your experience and qualifications.
• RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required.

We’re proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization—an opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference.

EEO/DEI

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process: Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

Why Work at Fidelity

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
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• Best Workplaces in Ontario
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• LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
• Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
• HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
• HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer Designations
• Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
• Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
• TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
• Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team

About Us

Fidelity Canada has become an employer of choice for talented people seeking rewarding career opportunities in the financial services industry. We look to hire outstanding individuals who want to maximize their potential and be challenged in all aspects of their professional careers. To help our employees excel in their roles at Fidelity, we provide everyone here with the best training, resources and support possible throughout their careers. With our help, there’s no limit to what you can accomplish here. We’re excited you’re considering Fidelity for your career plans.

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