Integration Technical Lead

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

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canadaâwereâproud to be consistently recognized as one of the countrys Top Employers. Ifâyoureâready to join our team of 2300 diverse individuals access competitiveârewardsâand benefits and be part of a greater movement - apply today!ââ

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:â
VanCityis modernizing financial systems with secure real-time and scalable solutions.We are seeking an Integration Technical Lead to drive the design development and optimization of secure real-time backend systems that connect to our financial platforms at scale. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic guidance to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions integrating enterprise platforms APIs and third-party services.

This is aâFull-time Permanentrolewill report directly toSenior ManagerIntegration Platform. Our head office is based in Vancouver but we are open to candidates in BC and this position is for an existing vacancy and provides a hybrid work arrangement you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed.

How Youll MakeâanâImpact:â

• Leadingthe design and implementation ofenterpriseâgradeintegration solutions with a strong emphasis onrealâtimeAPIs backend services andeventâdriven architectures

• Ensuring solutions are scalable secure and aligned with enterprise standards and best practices;API & Backend Expertise Act as the technical authority forAPIâfirstand backend integration design

• Ensuring seamlessEndâtoâEndIntegration Design reliable data flow across internal platforms core systems and external partners supporting both synchronous (API) and asynchronous (event/messaging) integrations.

• Evolvingintegration standards reference architectures and reusable components to drive consistency quality and delivery velocity across teams;Standards Reusability & Governance Develop

• Executing an integration platform roadmap focused on modernization performance reliability security and regulatory compliance

• Leading and mentoringcrossâfunctional engineering teams through the full integration lifecycle from discovery and design through delivery release and operational support

• Overseeingcrossâfunctional collaboration partnership closely with Product Data Operations Security Risk and Compliance teams to ensure integration solutions meet both technical and business requirements

• Overseeingvendorâdeliveredsolutions and external integrations ensuring architectural alignment quality andlongâterm maintainability

• Monitoring documentation supportability and incident management to ensure high availability and regulatory compliance in production environments
  

WhatâYoullâBring toâthe Team:â

• Bachelors ormasters degree in computer science Engineering orrelatedfield.

• 12 years of experience designing and leading high-scale high-availability backend/API systems.

• Proven ability to mentor engineers lead technical discussions and influence architectural decisions for integration solutions.

• Proven experience leadingdevelopmentteamtechnicaldesignand delivery for complex integration initiatives across multiple domains. Deepexpertisein API design backend services and distributed systems.

• Strong experience witheventâdrivenarchitectures including messaging streaming and asynchronous processing patterns.

• Handsâonexperience withcloudânativeand serverless architectures preferably on Microsoft Azure.

• Strong understanding of security authentication authorization and data protection for APIs and integration platforms.

• Experience working in regulated or complex enterprise environments (financial services experience is a strong asset).

• Excellentproblemâsolving communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:â

• Experience leading or overseeing migrations from MuleSoft to Azure Integration Services including defining migration strategy target architectures and transition plans across teams.

• Experience defining and enforcing performance tuning monitoring and observability standards across Azure integration platforms including proactive reliability and costâoptimization strategies.

• Experienceoperatingin hybrid integration environments supporting multiple platforms (e.g. MuleSoft and Azure) during phased modernization or transformation initiatives.

• Exposure tofinancial services banking or other regulated industries with an understanding of compliance auditability and risk considerations in integration design.

Exposure to financial services banking or regulated industries

YoullâThrive Here If You Are:

• Team Player: Works well in a collaborative environment contributing positively to team goals and supporting peers.

• Eagerness to Learn: Open to feedback mentorship and continuous growth in backend development and integration technologies.

• Communication: Able to clearly share ideas ask questions and update teammates on progress or blockers.

• Problem-Solving Mindset: Approaches challenges with curiosity and persistence seeking help when needed.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and learning new tools platforms and practices.ââ
  
  

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

WhatYoullEarn:

This role offersa salary rangeofâ$113100to $139650âper annum.The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skillspreviousexperience and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program subject to program eligibility requirements.

***Position posted until filled***

WhyYoullLove Working Here:

A career atVancityis more than just ajobyourejoining 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:Werethe 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 3-4 weeks of vacation per year withadditionaldays earnedover 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.

VancityTalent Programs:

Vancitysupports 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.

AtVancitywerecommitted 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 trulyrepresent understand and respond to our community needs anddeliver onour memberexperience.

This role is an open vacancy and our hiring process is grounded in fairness transparency and inclusion. We are 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 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 canparticipatefully in the process.

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