Senior Engineering Manager, Capital Markets Platform - SVP
MISSISSAUGA, CanadaPosted Jul 9, 2026
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The Java Engineering Lead is a senior management-level position responsible for the strategic design, hands-on development, and successful delivery of a next-generation, cloud-native cash management platform supporting the Markets Business. This role blends deep technical proficiency in Java and React with strong people leadership, requiring a hands-on engineering manager who can both write production-quality code and develop high-performing global engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of driving technical excellence within Agile frameworks, delivering complex technology solutions at scale, and coaching engineers to reach their full potential. This is a high-impact opportunity for a results-oriented engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and people development.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the strategic design and hands-on development of a cloud-native cash management platform, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and resilient solutions.
* Manage multiple engineering teams across global locations, conducting personnel duties including performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and disciplinary actions.
* Coach, mentor, and develop engineers to drive technical excellence and foster a collaborative, results-oriented team culture.
* Provide strategic influence over resources, budget management, and planning while monitoring outcomes and end results.
* Integrate deep knowledge of Java application development within the broader technology function to achieve established organizational goals.
* Define and enforce engineering standards and essential procedures, contributing to the continuous improvement of development practices.
* Apply sound evaluative judgment in complex, dynamic situations by drawing on both internal expertise and external sources.
* Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across business, operations, and technology functions, and communicate effectively with external parties as necessary.
* Assess and manage risk in alignment with firm policy, driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations with transparency and ethical judgment.
* Supervise team activity, establish clear accountability, and escalate control issues appropriately to safeguard the organization and its clients.
Qualifications:
* 10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on hands-on technical delivery and engineering leadership.
* Proficiency in Java application development; experience with Angular or React for front-end development.
* Extensive knowledge of cloud-native technologies and modern distributed systems architecture.
* Demonstrated experience managing global engineering teams and delivering complex technology solutions in large-scale environments.
* Strong understanding of Agile ways of working, with the ability to drive delivery within iterative development frameworks.
* Proven ability to coach and mentor engineers, building high-performing teams with a culture of technical excellence.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior stakeholders across business, operations, and technology.
* Working knowledge of industry practices, engineering standards, and regulatory considerations within financial services or enterprise technology.
* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Education:
* Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
* Master’s degree preferred
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