Senior Manager, Applications and Engineering

TMX Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excitement for emerging technology

Global teamwork

Impact on markets

Wellness & hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TMX Group in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Applications and Engineering to oversee end-to-end operations for Transfer Agency platforms. You will partner with business stakeholders, enterprise architecture, and vendors to modernize legacy systems and deliver scalable engineering solutions.

You will lead cross-functional squads, ensure high availability, and drive cloud-based modernization initiatives while maintaining regulatory and cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience across application engineering, systems architecture, cloud integration, and technical leadership.
• Proven track record modernizing legacy platforms (e.g., Natural/Adabas) by integrating with full-stack web applications, containerized services, and AWS.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary squads, managing third-party software vendors, and steering offshore/contract development teams.
• In-depth proficiency with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, specifically Agile/Scrum delivery.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies for non-technical partners and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day development, maintenance, technology operations, and production support for core Transfer Agency systems to guarantee high availability and prompt incident resolution.
• Bridge knowledge with legacy and modern architectures, collaborating with enterprise architecture to advance modernization initiatives (cloud integration and containerized services).
• Partner with business leaders, technology partners, and external vendors to set priorities, manage release schedules, and deliver complex business solutions using Agile frameworks.
• Evaluate, review, and approve technical designs, architectures, and effort estimations provided by internal squads and external partners.
• Direct multidisciplinary internal engineering squads while acting as the primary point of accountability for offshore resources, contractors, and third-party software partners.
• Lead disaster recovery exercises, business continuity tests, and failover validations; champion SOPs, change control, and risk mitigation.
• Establish team KPIs aligned with goals and oversee audit activities with timely remediation.

Skills

Agile/Scrum leadership

Cloud integration

Team leadership

SDLC expertise

Stakeholder communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team. Ready to be part of the action?

The Senior Manager, Applications and Engineering oversees the end-to-end technical operations, support, and development for core Transfer Agency record-keeping and processing platforms. This role partners closely with cross-functional business stakeholders, enterprise architecture, and third-party vendors to deliver scalable engineering solutions, modernize legacy systems, and steer high-performing internal and offshore Agile squads.

Reports to: Technology Partner, TSX Trust Engineering

Job Location: Hybrid - based in Toronto, ON

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee day-to-day application development, application maintenance, technology operations, and production support for core Transfer Agency systems to guarantee high availability and prompt incident resolution.
• Bridge deep Transfer Agency domain knowledge with legacy and modern system architectures, collaborating with enterprise architecture to advance modernization initiatives (e.g., legacy systems integration with cloud infrastructure and containerized services).
• Partner with business leaders, technology partners, and external vendors to establish priorities, manage release schedules, and deliver complex business solutions utilizing Agile frameworks.
• Evaluate, review, and approve technical designs, architectures, and effort estimations provided by internal squads and external partners.
• Direct multidisciplinary internal engineering squads while acting as the primary point of accountability for offshore resources, contractors, and third-party software partners.
• Lead disaster recovery exercises, business continuity tests, and failover validations; champion standard operating procedures (SOPs), IT change control processes, and proactive risk mitigation aligned with corporate policies, cybersecurity protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Establish team KPIs aligned with strategic departmental goals, oversee internal/external audit activities, and ensure timely remediation of findings.

Must Have(s) Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, alongside 7–10 years of progressive experience across application engineering, systems architecture, cloud integration, and technical leadership.
• Proven track record leading technical teams through the modernization of legacy platforms (e.g., Natural/Adabas) by integrating with full-stack web applications, containerized services, and AWS cloud environments.
• Demonstrated expertise supervising multidisciplinary squads, managing third-party software vendors, and steering offshore/contract development teams.
• In-depth proficiency with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, specifically Agile/Scrum delivery.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies for non-technical partners and executive leadership.

Nice to Have(s)

• Prior experience within financial services, capital markets, or trust/transfer agency environments.
• Relevant cloud or agile certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified ScrumMaster).

Salary Range: 145K/year - 160K/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

Benefits

• Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.
• Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.
• Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.
• Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger "we". Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!
• Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX?

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate.

We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.

Our Culture

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team. Ready to be part of the action?

Our Business

TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation Trayport and VettaFi, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore and Vienna. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on Twitter: @TMXGroup.