Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We’re seeking a visionary and technically astute leader to join our dynamic, product-led technology organization—where startup agility meets enterprise scale. As AVP of Digital Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the engineering strategy behind our partnerships with two of Canada’s most iconic brands: RBC and President’s Choice Financial.

This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to architect the future of digital insurance experiences for millions of Canadians. You’ll lead persistent, high-performing engineering teams that build scalable, cloud-native platforms and delightful customer-facing applications, all while fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and technical excellence.

Are you ready to lead the future of digital innovation in Canadian Insurance?

Come join us!

What you'll be driving:

Engineering Strategy & Execution

• Define and execute a forward-looking engineering strategy that embraces cloud-native development in AWS, microservices architecture, and modern front-end frameworks like Angular and React.
• Champion the adoption of Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns to optimize performance, security, and developer experience across digital channels.
• Lead the evolution of our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid, reliable, and secure delivery of software across environments.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Build and lead persistent, cross-functional teams that include Software Engineers, SDETs, Product Owners, and Designers—driving accountability and long-term ownership of platforms and products.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and psychological safety where experimentation and innovation thrive.
• Mentor and grow engineering managers and technical leads, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Technical Excellence & Architecture

• Guide teams in making sound architectural decisions that balance speed, scalability, and maintainability.
• Promote shared engineering standards and best practices across the organization, including test automation, observability, and DevSecOps principles.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and platform teams to ensure alignment with broader technology strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product, Design, Data, and Infrastructure teams to deliver seamless, customer-centric digital experiences.
• Act as a bridge between engineering and business stakeholders, translating strategic goals into technical execution plans.
• Influence and align with senior leadership on technology investments, priorities, and outcomes.

Developer Experience & Enablement

• Own the strategy for developer tooling, environments, and platform engineering to maximize productivity and reduce friction.
• Drive initiatives that improve build times, test coverage, and deployment reliability across the SDLC.

What you'll bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles overseeing large-scale digital platforms.
• Deep expertise in cloud-native development (AWS preferred), modern front-end frameworks (Angular, React), and scalable backend systems.
• Proven success in leading Software Development Engineering and Test (SDET) functions and implementing automated testing strategies.
• Experience building and scaling CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ADO, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, persistent team models, and product-led development.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.
• A passion for people development, team building, and creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization transforming how Canadians experience insurance and financial services.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and modern engineering practices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Enjoy the autonomy and impact of a startup with the stability and resources of a major enterprise.
• Lead a team that’s not just building software—but shaping the future of digital experiences.

If you're a strategic thinker, a passionate technologist, and a people-first leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Let’s build the future together.

What you’ll get

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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