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. #LI-PS1 #LI-Hybrid We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.
