Technical Lead/Manager, Application Development

Randstad Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an experienced Application Development Lead for a full-time, on-site role in Mississauga. This player-coach position combines technical leadership with hands-on development to design, build, and deliver enterprise applications using C#/.NET Core, React, SQL Server, and Azure.

You will mentor a team, drive delivery through Agile practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of full stack developers while remaining actively involved in software development.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise applications using C#/.NET Core, React/Next.js, SQL Server, and Azure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead Agile development activities including sprint planning, stand ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Perform code reviews, establish standards, and ensure secure, scalable applications.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

C#/.NET

React

SQL Server

Azure

DevOps

REST APIs

Communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Application Development Lead for a full time, on‑site position in Mississauga, Monday through Friday. This player coach role combines technical leadership with hands on development, providing the opportunity to lead a team while actively designing, developing, and delivering enterprise applications.

The successful candidate will leverage technologies including C#/.NET Core, React, SQL Server, Azure, and modern DevOps practices while collaborating with business stakeholders, mentoring developers, and driving the delivery of innovative, high quality solutions. Strong communication skills and the ability to balance leadership with technical execution are essential.

Advantages

• Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.
• Annual performance based bonus opportunity of up to 20%, tied to both company and individual results.
• Opportunity to contribute to high impact, business critical systems within a growing organization.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of full stack developers while remaining actively involved in software development.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise applications using C#/.NET Core, React/Next.js, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, develop wireframes, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Lead Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Perform code reviews, establish development standards, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high quality applications.
• Design and optimize SQL Server databases and develop RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Build and maintain integrations using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, and related cloud technologies.
• Support Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, and application monitoring.
• Incorporate AI and machine learning capabilities, data modeling, and data visualization into business applications where appropriate.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, and third party providers to deliver technology solutions and ensure project success.
• Contribute to disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and the ongoing improvement of development processes and application performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 3 years in a hands on technical leadership or management role.
• Strong expertise with C#, .NET Core, React.js, Next.js, JavaScript, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience designing and optimizing SQL Server databases, including T-SQL, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Hands on experience with Azure services such as Logic Apps, Data Factory, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience with Git based source control and modern software development practices.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of secure application design, architecture, and software development best practices.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams while remaining actively involved in hands on development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Bicep or Terraform.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Experience developing applications within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and manufacturing ERP systems such as Foy Systems EPICS.
• Agile/Scrum experience, with PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certifications considered an asset.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community. Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.