Solutions Architect

Our Story & Purpose:
Were Vancity a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946 our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. Weve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and were actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada were proud to be consistently recognized as one of the countrys Top Employers. If youre ready to join our team of 2700 diverse individuals access competitive rewards and benefits and be part of a greater movement apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Solutions Architect you will design and deliver technology solutions that meet business needs while aligning with Vancitys architectural principles and technology direction. You will translate requirements into solution designs ensure seamless system integration and provide technical leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle. Were looking for a candidate with strong technical and business acumen deep experience in cloud and integration architecture and a collaborative mindset.

This is a Full-time Permanent role based at Vancity head office and will report directly to the Manager Enterprise Architecture. Our head office is based in Vancouver but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Designing and documenting end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural principles security standards and technology strategies
• Partnering with business stakeholders delivery teams and platform owners to understand requirements and propose practical scalable and secure solutions
• Conducting solution impact assessments for new initiatives to identify dependencies risks and alignment with Vancitys technology direction
• Ensuring that solutions integrate effectively across applications data and technology platforms
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to project and delivery teams throughout the implementation lifecycle
• Collaborating with Enterprise Architects and other Solutions Architects to ensure consistency reuse and alignment to the broader roadmap
• Evaluating vendor and third-party solutions for fit scalability and alignment to business and technology needs
• Developing solution architecture views models and documentation to support communication and decision-making with both technical and business stakeholders
• Reviewing and validating solution designs documenting architecture decisions and ensuring compliance with standards and best practices

What Youll Bring to the Team:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field
• 48 years of experience in Solution Architecture or related roles
• Experience designing and delivering solutions that integrate applications data and cloud technologies
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture integration frameworks and API architecture
• Familiarity with architectural methods and frameworks such as TOGAF
• Solid business and technical acumen in the context of the financial industry

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• TOGAF or other architecture certification
• Experience working in hybrid or multi-cloud environments
• Credit Union or Financial Industry experience

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Strategic You think holistically and design solutions that align with long-term business and technology goals
• Collaborative You work effectively across teams and with stakeholders to co-create practical solutions
• Analytical You assess risks dependencies and impacts to ensure robust and scalable architecture
• Detail-Oriented You document and validate designs with precision and clarity
• Adaptable You thrive in dynamic environments and adjust to evolving business and technology needs

We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills dont perfectly align with those listed.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job youre joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: Were the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canadas Top Employers
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 34 weeks of vacation per year with additional days earned over time
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BCs 11 statutory holidays we offer 2 extra days plus care days for personal or family illness
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date with three levels of coverage to choose from
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone

Vancity Talent Programs:
Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Black or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner this initiative provides access to career development opportunities prioritized job screening and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity were committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage) we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at . Were here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality so you can participate fully in the process.