IT Application Development Manager

Equifax powers the financial future of individuals and organizations around the world. Using the combined strength of unique trusted data, technology and innovative analytics, Equifax has grown from a consumer credit company into a leading provider of insights and knowledge that helps its customers make informed decisions.

The IT Application Development Manager will be an addition to our IT team supporting mainframe/AS400 applications at our Toronto office. In this role they will lead a team of Application Developers through legacy, modernization and cutting edge applications.

* Manage, coach and allocate team resources, ensuring quality achievement of strategic information technology goals in a cost-efficient and timely manner while ensuring a healthy, productive and positive team environment. * Ensure project timeline is met, development effort remains on target, and deliverables meet project expectations within budgetary constraints and according to corporate quality standards. * Provide technical advice, high level design and solutions to project team. * Ensure rapid resolution of production and operational issues. * Identify, recruit, develop, and retain a high performance team of professionals.

**Qualifications:** * Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field * 5+ years of IT related experience in a leadership or technical capacity * 5-8 years of experience in development * Hands-on experience working in Mainframe/AS400 systems is required * Management experience leading a team of Developers through production issues and new initiatives * The candidate should demonstrate strong leadership skills and assume ownership of their portfolio including business relations, providing quality support, growing talent and providing strong technical guidance * Fluency in English (written and oral) **Strongly Preferred Skills:** * Management experience leading a team of Developers through production issues and new initiatives * Experience working in an agile environment and hands on experience in Java/J2EE, C++, Pentaho, Unix Scripting would be an asset