Integration Technical Lead

Our Story & Purpose:We’re 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. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members. As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement – apply today Your Role in Supporting Our Members: We’re looking for an Integration Technical Lead to guide the design, development, and optimization of real-time and workflow integrations that connect our critical systems. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership for projects that enable seamless end-to-end data flow across key platforms such as FX Wires, AML/EFTR reporting, and Airflow upgrades. This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at Vancity head office. 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 You'll Make an Impact: Leading the design and implementation of integrations in real-time APIs and Airflow (workflow automation) Acting as the technical authority and hands-on contributor for integrations across multiple business domains Designing scalable, reliable, and secure integration architectures aligned with enterprise standards Ensuring seamless end-to-end connectivity and data flow between enterprise and external systems Developing and maintaining integration standards, reusable components, and best practices Defining and executing a platform roadmap focused on modernization, performance, and compliance Leading cross-functional teams through all stages of the integration lifecycle - from planning to delivery Collaborating with Product, Data, Operations, and Risk teams to align solutions with business needs Providing technical oversight for vendor solutions and external integrations to ensure quality and compatibility Establishing monitoring, documentation, and governance practices to maintain reliability and regulatory compliance What You’ll Bring to the Team: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on building and maintaining backend systems and APIs Proven experience leading integration projects with .NET, Java, Python, or similar API integration platforms Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, security best practices, and performance optimization for APIs. Knowledge with Airflow (or other workflow schedulers) and containerized environments (AKS, Kubernetes, or similar). Expertise in designing and maintaining real-time, event-driven, and batch integration patterns Solid grasp of security, scalability, and data governance principles in integration contexts Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience in automation, AI/MK Integrations, or financial services domain is an asset You’ll Thrive Here If You Are: Collaborative – You work well across teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders Detail-Oriented – You take pride in creating reliable, secure, and well-documented systems Resilient – You stay calm and focused when troubleshooting complex issues Curious – You continuously seek to improve systems and learn new technologies 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. What You’ll Earn:This role offers a salary range of $91,000 to $136,400 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 You’ll Love Working Here: 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 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 we’re 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.