Application Development Manager

Edge Imaging Inc•Burlington, ON

16h•CA$70,000 - CA$88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Edge Imaging is the leading Canadian school Photography Company with over 450 employees and a state-of-the-art photo lab and customer care centre in Burlington, Ontario. We service over 3000 schools across Canada and are committed to prompt, efficient, friendly service and quick turnaround times. We are 100% Canadian owned and operated. We are deeply committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive, guided by our FACT values of fun, accountability, creativity, and teamwork. Edge fosters a culture of collaboration, recognition, and growth, prioritizing employee well-being, continuous learning, and opportunities to make a positive impact. Edge Imaging is dedicated to capturing milestone moments that matter and helping families, schools, and communities preserve memories for generations, driven by a passionate, purpose-led team proud to be part of a Canadian success story. Edge is proud to be a recipient of the Canadian HR Reporter’s 2025 Employer of Choice Award.

Requirements

College or university degree in computer science, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
5–10 years of of hands-on experience in software development
3–5 years of experience leading or managing teams
Strong understanding of web technologies and the ability to apply technical knowledge to practical business needs.
Translate business requirements into clear priorities and solutions while working effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Sound analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate clearly, build strong working relationships and operate effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Meet the company’s criminal background check requirements as a condition of employment.
Be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, PHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel, Python considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, testing, deployment and ongoing support of enterprise applications in an on-premise environment.
Establish and maintain development standards, processes and documentation practices, including source control, code management and knowledge sharing.
Apply modern development practices, including Agile approaches, to improve quality, consistency and delivery outcomes.
Maintain a secure development environment by ensuring applications and processes support data privacy, security and operational reliability.
Hire, coach and develop a high-performing team of developers and systems and database specialists.
Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews and support ongoing growth and accountability across the team.
Promote cross-training and collaboration to strengthen team resiliency, continuity and shared ownership.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture that aligns with Edge’s values and supports strong working relationships.
Partner with business leaders, users and cross-functional teams to understand priorities and translate business needs into clear development plans.
Lead requirements discussions, communicate scope, timelines and trade-offs clearly, and support informed decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences.
Support user acceptance testing, implementation readiness and post-launch feedback to help ensure solutions meet agreed business requirements.
Own delivery plans and execution timelines, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget and with regular visibility for leadership.
Track performance against key delivery objectives and continuously improve processes to support efficient, high-quality outcomes.
Contribute as a hands-on leader when needed, with the ability to engage in coding, documentation, testing and deployment activities.
Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team priorities and business objectives.