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CARET

Manager, Software Engineering

Toronto, ON · On-site

CARET brings the latest in technology and automation to over 10,000 legal and accounting firms ... As Manager, Software Engineering you'll be leading a team building a cloud data platform that will ...

Scotiabank

Test Automation Engineer

Toronto, ON · On-site

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer to work with the Notification Services team in Scotia ... management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At ...

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How much do automation engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation engineering manager in Toronto, ON is $121,171.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,023.00 and $130,744.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an automation engineering manager do?

An Automation Engineering Manager oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of automated systems in manufacturing or software development. They lead a team of engineers to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity through automation technologies. Responsibilities include project management, system integration, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. They collaborate with other departments to align automation strategies with company goals. Strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an automation engineering manager?

An Automation Engineering Manager should have a strong background in automation technologies, process improvement, project management, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems, robotics, industrial control systems, and certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma is often required. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive team performance and foster cross-functional collaboration. These capabilities are essential for delivering efficient automation solutions, ensuring project success, and guiding multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by automation engineering managers in their day-to-day work?

Automation Engineering Managers often balance multiple projects and deadlines while ensuring high quality and compliance with industry standards. A common challenge is integrating new automation technologies with existing systems, which requires careful planning and troubleshooting. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including operations, IT, and maintenance—is crucial for aligning technical solutions with business goals. Additionally, staying current with emerging automation trends and training team members on new tools is a key part of the role, helping drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Automation Engineering Manager job openings in Toronto, ON as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,171 per year, or $58.3 per hour.

Software Engineering, Manager (T&R)

Element Fleet Management

Toronto, ON

CA$111K - CA$152K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business - delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Application Development Manager / Lead Technical Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern cloud-native applications supporting strategic automation and digital transformation initiatives for our Title & Registration (T&R) (Title Quest) platform. The successful candidate will guide a cross-functional Agile team while partnering with business stakeholders, product owners, and architecture teams to deliver scalable cloud-native solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise with delivery leadership and hands-on experience building AWS-based applications using Python, FastAPI, TypeScript, modern API architectures, and AI-enabled capabilities. The position is accountable for solution design, engineering excellence, successful delivery of business-critical initiatives, and mentoring development teams.

What You'll Do

  • Lead solution architecture and technical design for cloud-native applications.

  • Define scalable, secure, and maintainable application architecture aligned with enterprise standards.

  • Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, design reviews, and technical governance.

  • Mentor development teams and foster engineering excellence.

  • Lead full-stack application development using Python, FastAPI, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.

  • Design reusable services, microservices, scalable REST APIs, and event-driven integrations.

  • Design and implement solutions on AWS while leveraging managed services for compute, storage, messaging, security, and monitoring.

  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost.

  • Drive Agile delivery processes by facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and ensuring effective development workflows, including continuous integration, deployment, and testing practices.

  • Drive CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code practices, collaborate with DevOps teams, and support the MLOps lifecycle including model deployment, monitoring, and governance for AI-enabled solutions.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience.

  • 5+ years leading engineering teams or managing application delivery.

  • Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale cloud applications on AWS.

  • Experience designing distributed systems and microservices.

  • Strong understanding of modern software architecture and cloud-native design principles.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience delivering AI-enabled business solutions.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

  • Effective collaboration across distributed and cross-functional teams.

  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.

Location

Current Location: Mississauga. Our Mississauga office will move to 1 Adelaide in Toronto in September 2026.

The hiring base salary range for this position is $111,100 - $152,800 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

What's in it for You
A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request.Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665-9744. Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your resume and screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer - they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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