Lead CMS Solutions Architect

Who We AreAt Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities.From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect millions of customers each year to the money they need, when they need it.At MFSG, we work together across teams and functions to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you’re solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people.Compensation Philosophy – Competitive pay aligned with experience and market standardsDiscretionary Annual Bonus – Rewarding both individual and company performanceComprehensive Benefits – Health and dental coverage with premiums fully paid, plus access to an Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement Plans – Helping you plan and save for the futureHybrid Work Environment – Flexibility to balance remote and in-office collaboration; enjoy our corporate HQ spaces designed for teamwork and creativityPerks and Rewards – Tuition reimbursement, professional development support, discounts through Perkopolis, and recognition programs that celebrate your impactThe Job: Lead CMS Solutions ArchitectThe Lead CMS Solutions Architect is the enterprise technical leader responsible for architecting, governing, and optimizing our Content Management System (Contentful). Reporting to the VP, Digital Channels, you will drive strategy and execution for CMS design, integration, security, scalability, and performance. You’ll partner with Product, UX, Marketing, and Engineering to ensure our CMS underpins an exceptional digital experience for customers while meeting compliance and operational requirements.What You’ll DoCMS Architecture & Strategy – Own the enterprise-wide CMS architecture; design scalable, secure, and efficient solutions; create standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency across teams and platformsSolution Development & Delivery – Lead development and customization of CMS functionality; oversee back-end and front-end engineering efforts; ensure responsive, performant, and accessible design across web and mobile channelsIntegration & API Leadership – Develop and manage integrations between CMS and other enterprise systems, including CRM, marketing automation, and analytics platforms; leverage REST/GraphQL APIs and microservices to ensure interoperabilityGovernance & Content Operations – Define governance models for content workflows, versioning, and permissions; partner with content strategy teams to ensure compliance, reusability, and scalabilitySecurity, Compliance & Risk – Embed security standards into CMS design and operations; ensure compliance with privacy regulations, accessibility standards, and industry security frameworks; partner with InfoSec on controls and risk mitigationPerformance Optimization – Monitor CMS performance, optimize workflows, storage, and API calls; implement monitoring dashboards and alerting for uptime and user experience; continuously refine the platform for scalabilityCross-Functional Collaboration – Act as a design and technical thought partner to UX, Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams; ensure customer insights and business requirements are embedded into CMS solutionsLeadership & Mentorship – Lead, mentor, and coach development teams and vendors; provide architectural oversight, technical guidance, and code reviews; foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvementInnovation & Continuous Improvement – Stay ahead of emerging CMS trends and tools; recommend new capabilities to keep experiences modern, competitive, and customer-firstWhat You’ll Bring to the TableExpertise in enterprise-grade CMS solutions (Contentful preferred), including architecture, configuration, and optimizationHands-on experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and microservices designCloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of SEO, accessibility (WCAG), localization, and content governance frameworksFamiliarity with personalization, A/B testing, analytics tagging, and tracking customer journeys across CMS-driven channelsStrong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to balance speed, scalability, and stability in solutionsExcellent stakeholder communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into business outcomesStrategic, customer-first mindset with the ability to drive alignment across product, content, and engineeringEducation + ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred8+ years of experience in CMS development and architecture, with at least 3 years in a senior or architect roleProven experience leading or mentoring technical teams in large-scale enterprise settingsHands-on experience with cloud CMS integrations, personalization engines, and analytics toolsStrong experience managing vendors or offshore development partnersCertifications in CMS, cloud architecture, or related technologies are an assetAre you ready to own the architecture and roadmap for CMS solutions that will shape how millions of customers experience our digital ecosystem? 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