VP, Implementation Engineering

Accommodations Plus International; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VP of Implementation Engineering to lead enterprise-level application integrations. This hybrid role requires strategic vision and hands-on leadership to develop and manage API technologies, ensuring seamless integration with client systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, particularly with Java technologies, and experience in managing teams and fostering business partnerships. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of application integrations in a dynamic environment, driving efficiency and performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software technology management for complex applications.
• Strong experience in leading real-time data integrations and API systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of enterprise-level application integrations.
• Oversee software development activities and provide strategic vision.

Skills

API Integration

Performance Management

Software Development

Java Technologies

SOAP/REST Web Services

AWS Cloud Technologies

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Apache Tomcat

Weblogic

TomEE

Job description

The VP, Implementation Engineering provides critical direction for the strategic management of enterprise-level application integrations. This role serves as a member of the IT leadership team and leads the definition and development of enterprise-level technologies and services that are used to integrate API applications with client and other third-party applications to deliver solutions for our clients.

Hybrid role, requiring 3 days in our Markham office.

Essential Functions:

• Requires extensive interaction with customers and third-party technology partners, as well as internal management of software application development.
• Responsible for developing solution architectures, creating and owning implementations, and driving API technology deployments. This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role.
• Oversee enterprise application development activities and provide strategic vision and leadership.
• Initiate and foster business partnerships across the organization that increase efficiency and effectiveness; balance business partner needs with API priorities, business strategies, and objectives.
• Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement, ensuring the highest levels of stability and performance for enterprise applications.
• Develop and use standardized approaches and frameworks for integration for both near-real time and batch data.
• Stay abreast of new vulnerabilities and use knowledge in security to protect applications and data.
• Leverage SaaS and PaaS services.
• Incorporate critical application improvements into release cycles to enhance production stability.
• Follow industry-standard development and deployment processes (SDLC, DevOps, version control).
• Provide direct oversight to Software Developers including performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.

Required Skills, Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred, and 10 years of related experience including software technology managerial experience for complex applications.
• Prior experience with performance management, managing managers, resource forecasting and hiring, job development, organizational structure, resource allocation, skills forecasting and development, coaching, and professional growth of team members.
• Experience leading the implementation and customization of large-scale, mission-critical applications with real-time data integrations.
• Strong experience working with client technology teams to design optimized integrations between their systems and API systems.
• Background in hands-on software development using Java technologies, Apache Tomcat, Weblogic & TomEE.
• Experience with SOAP/REST web services using XML/JSON.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud technologies, deployment tools, and container orchestration.
• Strong background with airline and travel applications and standards.
• Ability to collaborate with business development, product, and program management teams.