Web Application Development Manager

Agilus Work Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP programme

Hybrid work environment

1 day onsite in Mississauga

Job summary

Agilus Work Solutions in Toronto is seeking a Web Application Development Manager to lead delivery, modernization, and support of client-facing web apps, APIs, and data platforms. You will oversee teams, govern releases, and collaborate with Product, Architecture, Security, and Operations to drive engineering excellence.

Bring 5+ years in software engineering with leadership, strong Agile experience, and solid Java/REST API skills.

Qualifications

• Bring 5+ years of software engineering experience with progression into leadership roles.
• Demonstrate 3+ years of direct people management experience within software development environments.
• Lead developers and Team Leads through performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Apply strong knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and engineering best practices.
• Support business-critical applications within production and operational environments.
• Possess excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Manage competing priorities across delivery, support, and operational commitments.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Java applications, REST APIs, microservices, databases, and integration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop software development teams and Team Leads.
• Manage Agile delivery, sprint planning, resource allocation, and team capacity.
• Oversee development, maintenance, enhancement, and modernization initiatives.
• Drive engineering best practices, continuous improvement, and release governance.
• Provide technical oversight across applications, APIs, integrations, and databases.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Product, Architecture, Security, and Operations teams.
• Oversee application deployments, incident management, and production support processes.
• Manage enterprise batch processing, scheduling, data feeds, and operational controls.

Skills

Software engineering

People management

Agile delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Java

REST APIs

Microservices

Databases

Integration platforms

Job description

Lead Web Application Development Manager | Drive Modernisation, Agile Delivery & High-Performing Engineering Teams

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Web Application Development Manager in the Financial Services in a hybrid work environment in Toronto, Ontario. Join a growing technology team as a Web Application Development Manager leading the delivery, modernization, support, and enhancement of client-facing web applications, APIs, integrations, and data platforms. This leadership-focused role combines people management, Agile delivery oversight, production support, and technical governance while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders to drive engineering excellence, operational stability, and continuous improvement.

A typical day:

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop software development teams and Team Leads
• Manage Agile delivery, sprint planning, resource allocation, and team capacity
• Oversee development, maintenance, enhancement, and modernization initiatives
• Drive engineering best practices, continuous improvement, and release governance
• Provide technical oversight across applications, APIs, integrations, and databases
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Product, Architecture, Security, and Operations teams
• Oversee application deployments, incident management, and production support processes
• Manage enterprise batch processing, scheduling, data feeds, and operational controls

Requirements:

• Bring 5+ years of software engineering experience with progression into leadership roles
• Demonstrate 3+ years of direct people management experience within software development environments
• Lead developers and Team Leads through performance management, coaching, and career development
• Apply strong knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and engineering best practices
• Support business-critical applications within production and operational environments
• Possess excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Manage competing priorities across delivery, support, and operational commitments
• Demonstrate familiarity with Java applications, REST APIs, microservices, databases, and integration platforms

Total rewards:

• $145000.00 - $155000.00 annually
• Earn a competitive base salary of up to $155,000
• Receive annual bonus potential of up to 25%
• Participate in a company RRSP programme
• Work in a hybrid environment with 1 day onsite in Mississauga
• Lead a growing and evolving development organisation
• Influence modernisation and technology transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders
• Advance your leadership career within a high-impact role

Soft skills:

• Experience managing competing priorities across delivery, support, and operational activities.

This posting is for an active opening.