Platform Lead, Core Banking

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

8+ years of experience in platform development, integration and management, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.

Understanding of Canadian banking and/or payments ecosystem including the partner landscape is an asset

Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations.

Proficiency in the platform full stack (Web, Application, Database)

Good understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure), API development, microservices architecture.

Strong understanding of platform architecture and integration technologies.

Familiar with multi-server environments.

Working knowledge of DevOps principles.

Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk.

Strong technical leadership abilities, with experience in technical decision-making, road mapping & platform optimization.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams & articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

A Strong Communicator – You have strong interpersonal skills and you are comfortable communicating with stakeholders in different levels of the organization. Demonstrate confidence and provide highly specialized technical expertise and advice.

Analytical & Decisive - with your strong problem solving and decision-making skills, you can diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative investigative solutions. You make timely decisions while assessing business, financial and member impacts, and to identify viable solutions.

A subject-matter expert and learner – you possess significant knowledge in your functional area and areas that can impact your work. You ensure to keep updated with the most relevant developments in your space.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

This role offers a salary range of $113,100 – $145,000. 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.

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re 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 : We’re the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s 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 BC’s 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 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.

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 recruitment@vancity.com. We’re 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.