Manager Application Development

Requisition Number: 103343 

Manager, Application Development

Location: You will have the flexibility to work fully remote from anywhere across Canada.

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally
• #20 on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About the role

As a Manager for Application Development, your mission is to lead and empower a high-performing engineering team dedicated to delivering modern, scalable solutions on Google Cloud. You will guide a group of talented full stack engineers, ensuring they have the support and direction needed to build exceptional solutions for customers across diverse industries. You’ll be overseeing the delivery of engagements, working closely with delivery teams, project managers, and customers to ensure technical excellence, on-time execution, and outstanding client experiences. Along the way, you will get to:

• Oversee project teams to ensure the successful delivery of client outcomes, actively supporting issue resolution and managing escalations as needed.
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent, conducting regular 1:1s to support career growth, performance, and overall team wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Presales team to review proposals and statements of work, ensuring commitments are realistic, achievable, and aligned with engineering capabilities.
• Engage with customer executives when required to align expectations, clarify objectives, and maintain strong relationships.
• Participate in AI-focused initiatives to help expand and evolve the practice in alignment with growing market demand.
• Provide technical and professional mentorship across areas such as product development, UI/UX, QA, and documentation.
• Establish, document, and scale best practices for consistent application across multiple customer engagements.
• Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.

What we’re looking for

• Required Credentials:
  • 7+ years of industry experience, including 3+ years in engineering management leading and developing technical teams, and 4+ years of hands-on software development experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Required Qualifications: 
  • Proven experience leading, managing, and hiring high-performing engineering teams across multiple technical domains.
  • Strong understanding of Agile, Kanban, or similar delivery methodologies, with the ability to drive predictable, high-quality execution.
  • Solid software development background with exposure to full-stack development,
  • SDLC, and previous hands-on coding experience.
  • Familiarity with user experience (UX) principles and designing customer-centric solutions.
  • Excellent customer-facing communication skills
  • Experience delivering solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other major cloud providers.
  • Ability to drive engineering excellence through best practices, thought leadership, and continuous improvement.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, with a willingness to collaborate with leadership to advance AI-driven initiatives within the practice.

What you can expect
We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. 

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.  

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posting Notes: Toronto || Ontario (CA-ON) || Canada (CA) || IT Infrastructure & Support || None || CA - Toronto, ON ||