Platform Engineer Finance & IT
Job Summary
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 2300 diverse individuals access competitive rewards and benefits and be part of a greater movement - apply today!
Your Role in Supporting Our Members:
As aPlatform Engineer Finance & IT you will support the design configuration development integration and ongoing enhancement of financial applications that power Vancitys Accounting FP&A Reporting and Treasury teams. Reporting to the Manager Application Technology (Finance IT) you will develop and maintain critical finance platforms contribute to the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and collaborate closely with business stakeholders vendors and technology partners.
This is aFull-time permanentrole based at our Vancity head office in Vancouver but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While 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 Make an Impact:
- Developing configuring and integrating financial applications used by Accounting FP&A Reporting and Treasury teams
- Supporting the technical components of the new ERP implementation including integrations data flows configurations and testing
- Translating business requirements into technical designs and implementing enhancements workflows reports and integrations
- Working with the Manager and project teams to plan and execute ERP system deliverables collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Supporting change requests releases and configuration updates in alignment with SDLC and IT standards
- Troubleshooting production issues analyzing application performance and implementing fixes and optimizations
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine backlogs contribute to application roadmaps and identify opportunities for improvement
- Preparing and maintaining documentation related to technical specifications integrations configurations and support procedures
- Supporting 24-hour availability requirements through participation in on-call rotations as needed
- Contributing to continuous improvement efforts and sharing knowledge with peers across Finance and Technology teams
What Youll Bring to the Team:
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience
- 35 years of experience supporting or developing enterprise applications ideally within finance or ERP ecosystems
- Hands-on experience configuring enterprise software beyond the GUI using tools such as XML JSON APIs or scripting languages
- Proficiency in Microsoft technologies including C#/.NET Core for custom development Azure services (e.g. Data Factory App Services Functions) for cloud-first deployments and integrations and SQL Server for advanced querying stored procedures and FP&A reporting.
- Working knowledge of Dynamics CRM and Power Platform (Power Apps Power Automate Power BI) for building workflows apps and analytics tied to financial systems.
- Experience working with or supporting ERP systems such as SAP Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is strongly preferred
- Understanding of application integrations including REST APIs file transfers workflow automation or middleware tools
- Familiarity with SDLC methodologies ITIL practices change management and release management
- Experience monitoring application performance analyzing system data and identifying optimization opportunities
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex systems
- Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Clear communication skills to work effectively with technical teams non-technical partners and vendor
Extra Skills That Set You Apart:
- Experience in the financial services industry or with banking applications is an asset
Youll Thrive Here If You Are:
- Detail-oriented You ensure financial applications are accurate reliable and compliant
- Collaborative You work well across technical and business teams and value shared success
- Analytical You approach complex problems with structure and creativity
- Curious You stay current on ERP and finance technology trends and enjoy continuous learning
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.
What Youll Earn:
This role offers a salary range $ $83300 to 98000 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skills previous experience 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.
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 3-4 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.
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 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.
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About Company
Vancity is a credit union committed to a clean and fair world. Accounts, credit cards, mortgages, business banking and more.