Manager, Application Development/Team Lead

Position Overview

We are hiring a Manager, Application Development / Team Lead located in Mississauga with occasional travel between offices in Brampton, Mississauga, and Windsor. The role is on‑site, 5 days a week.

The Team Lead / Manager is a senior, hands‑on technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and delivering enterprise applications that support client manufacturing, operations, and business systems. The successful candidate will lead a small development team while remaining deeply involved in hands‑on development across the full stack in a growing, largely greenfield environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of full‑stack developers, promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement; oversee daily development activities; conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance.

- Application Development (Hands‑On): Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack web applications using modern frameworks; build and maintain backend APIs with C# and .NET Core; develop responsive front‑end with React.js / Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS; design and optimize SQL Server databases; implement EDI integrations using Azure Logic Apps and Data Factory; support deployment, monitoring, and production maintenance.

- Agile Methodology: Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives), foster an Agile mindset, and encourage continuous improvement.

- Architecture, Security & Quality: Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and maintainable; monitor performance, reliability, and security; enforce development standards and documentation.

- AI/ML and Data Modeling: Utilize AI/ML technologies to enhance application functionality; create data‑driven solutions using data modeling and visualization.

- DevOps & Cloud: Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps; work within Microsoft Azure environments, including Azure AD, Bicep/Terraform, and cloud‑native services; improve deployment reliability and speed.

- Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Translate business requirements into technical solutions; manage third‑party vendors and consultants, ensuring SLAs and delivery expectations are met.

- Risk & Continuity: Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning for critical applications and data.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.

- 10+ years of professional software development experience.

- 3+ years in a hands‑on technical leadership or managerial role.

- Strong expertise in: C# / .NET Core, React.js / Next.js / JavaScript, RESTful API design, SQL Server (T‑SQL, indexing, performance tuning, ERD design), Azure (Logic Apps, Data Factory, Entra / Azure AD).

- Experience with Git‑based source control and modern development workflows.

- Solid understanding of web application security best practices.

- Proven ability to lead while remaining actively involved in development.

- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, operational environment.

Preferred / Nice to Have

- Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred).

- Infrastructure‑as‑code experience (Bicep or Terraform).

- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes / micro‑services architecture.

- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

- Experience with MS Dynamics GP.

- Experience with Foy Systems EPICS or similar manufacturing ERP systems.

- Agile / Scrum experience; certifications (PMP, ScrumMaster) are an asset.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with industry standards. Annual performance‑based bonus of up to 20% based on company and individual performance. Opportunity to work on impactful, business‑critical systems in a growing organization. Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

EEO Statement

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and ensuring an equitable hiring process. We encourage all candidates to apply, including those requiring accommodations. For assistance, please contact accessibility@randstad.ca.

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