Manager, Application Development

StarTech.com

Manager, Application Development leading a talented team and software delivery at StarTech.com. Shaping application development across a global organization in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$140,000 - CA$155,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudERP.NETSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading, mentoring, and developing a highly engaged team of software developers and team leads.
Managing multiple software development projects through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from planning through production release.
Partnering with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions.
Driving Agile and Scrum best practices, development processes, release planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Providing leadership and oversight for enterprise application architecture, design decisions, and technical direction.
Evaluating technical trade-offs and ensuring solutions align with business objectives, scalability requirements, and long-term technology strategy.
Supporting application modernization initiatives and cloud-based solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure.
Managing development workflows, planning activities, and delivery metrics using Jira and the Atlassian platform.
Identifying opportunities to improve team effectiveness, documentation, governance, and operational processes.
Contributing to strategic initiatives including AI adoption, international expansion projects, and enterprise technology transformation efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive software development experience
4+ years of people leadership experience managing software development teams
Proven experience managing multiple software projects and releases simultaneously
Strong experience leading Agile/Scrum development teams and software delivery through the SDLC
Hands-on background in software development, including experience with APIs, database technologies, software architecture, and application design
Experience working within Microsoft Azure platform
Technical background with .NET and SQL-based applications
Experience using Jira and the Atlassian suite to manage development workflows, planning, and delivery
Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and technical decision-making processes
Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and translating business requirements into technical solutions
Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting enterprise business systems such as ERP, CRM, warehouse management, order management, logistics, or supply chain platforms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits
Tuition reimbursement program
Retirement savings plans
Wellness Program
Additional perks and rewards

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentAgileScrumSDLCAPIsdatabase technologies.NETSQLsoftware architectureapplication design

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoachingstakeholder managementteam effectivenessdocumentationgovernanceoperational processes