Senior Manager, Application Architect & Solution Lead, KDN

Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Application Solution Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software applications that meet the needs of the organization. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure that applications are aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and technical standards.
• Oversee the application development lifecycle, including planning, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of applications through effective architecture and design.
• Manage a team of developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate with IT and business teams to integrate applications with existing systems and processes.
• Develop and maintain documentation for application development processes, standards, and best practices.
• Select and implement front office solutions that enhance customer engagement, streamline sales processes, and improve overall customer experience.
• Evaluate and implement back office solutions that optimize internal operations, including finance, HR, and procurement.
• Develop a proposed application/platform strategy outlining the short-term and long-term technology stack, development frameworks, and standards that integrate with the overall enterprise architecture.
• Produce detailed architecture and design documents for planned solutions.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in application development and leadership roles.
• Strong technical skills in software development.
• Experience with application architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies is preferred.
• Experience in working with cloud platforms, Azure is preferred.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

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