AVP Software Engineering

We are hiring for this position out of our Toronto office. Successful candidates who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.

About the role:

As the AVP, Software Engineering, you will oversee 3–4 squads comprising team leads and software engineers. Your role combines leadership, technical oversight, and strategic collaboration. You will guide the development of applications leveraging AWS, Java, and Python, while optimizing software delivery through CI/CD, automation, observability, and architectural best practices.

You are a collaborative leader and strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage and inspire multiple teams while remaining hands-on in development. You excel at driving both technical and business roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. You bring deep expertise in building secure, scalable, and high-performance applications, and you understand the difference between proof of concept and production-grade code.

About the day-to-day:

Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software engineering teams and their team leads.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to define and drive technical and business roadmaps.
• Align engineering objectives with business goals and customer needs.
• Facilitate effective communication between technical teams and business units.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of software applications.
• Ensure best practices in AWS cloud services, Java, and Python programming.

Process Improvement

• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.
• Drive automation initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce manual effort.

Observability & Monitoring

• Enhance system observability to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Implement monitoring tools and dashboards for real-time insights.

Architectural Guidance

• Provide architectural expertise to design scalable, secure, and robust systems.
• Collaborate with architects to align solutions with business goals.

Compliance & Industry Standards

• Ensure software solutions comply with banking regulations and security standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.

About the qualifications:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing multiple teams, while remaining an active programmer.
• Proven experience collaborating with Product Owners and business stakeholders.
• Proficient in AWS cloud services.
• Strong programming skills in Java and Python.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., AWS CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Experience with automation frameworks and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Understanding of software architecture principles (e.g., Domain-Driven Design, GRASP, SOLID).
• Experience in banking or financial services is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

About the work environment:

Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.

We offer:

• A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
• Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• A strengths-based approach, ensuring we work together more effectively.
• A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.

Hiring process:

If your application is selected, you will be invited for a first interview with one of our Talent Acquisition Business Partners. Depending on the role, interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person. The hiring team will communicate any in-person requirements throughout the process.

NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

We value and celebrate individuality while fostering an inclusive workplace for everyone. If there's any way we can support or accommodate you during the selection process, please don't hesitate to let us know.