IT Architect & Team Lead, Collabria Financial Inc

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian credit card issuer is seeking an IT Architect & Team Lead to oversee a multidisciplinary team and manage IT systems supporting credit account management. The role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership capabilities, along with a bachelor's degree and significant experience in IT solutions development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL.
• Knowledge of French required for positions in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Guide work teams in the design, development, and implementation of IT solutions.
• Manage lifecycle and modernization of platforms and tools.
• Lead HR functions for the team, including recruitment and performance evaluations.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

IT Solutions Development

Customer Focus

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Azure

Salesforce Suite

Jira

Job description

This position is within a subsidiary of the Desjardins Group called Collabria Financial Inc. www.collabriafinancial.ca/

Collabria Financial Inc. is a leading Canadian credit card issuer specializing in white-label credit card programs tailored for Canadian credit unions. We help them serve both consumer and commercial members more effectively. Our client-centric approach emphasizes convenience, security, and value—empowering credit unions to deepen relationships with their members and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. What sets Collabria apart is our foundation in partnership, collaboration, and responsiveness. We offer credit unions the ability to personalize product offerings under their own brand, enhancing the overall member experience. As a fast-growing organization, we offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and innovation.

Role Overview

As the IT Architect & Team Lead at Collabria Financial Inc., you will play a dual role in both technical leadership and team management. You will support the manager by overseeing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with external service providers to ensure the development, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems that support revolving credit account granting and management. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership capabilities. You will guide your team through complex projects, ensure alignment with business goals, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as a technology expert and architectural lead, guiding work teams in the design, development, and implementation of IT solutions.

2. Maintain proactive communication with IT Security and secure necessary approvals in a timely manner.

3. Collaborate with management to execute technology projects aligned with strategic objectives.

4. Ensure team goals are met and maintain high satisfaction levels among internal customers and business partners.

5. Manage lifecycle and modernization of platforms and tools (e.g., Salesforce, Jira), including obsolescence planning and updates.

6. Oversee testing activities to ensure quality standards and implement IT security practices in line with organizational policies.

7. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations of external service providers and manage vendor relationships.

8. Lead HR functions for the team, including recruitment, performance evaluations, talent development, and team building.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience

• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL, Azure, Salesforce

• Experience in project management, IT solutions development, and team leadership

• Knowledge of French required for positions in Quebec

• Advanced proficiency in English

• Expert knowledge of Azure and Salesforce Suite (Service, Market, Data, Experience Cloud)

• Experience with application development cycles and modern development approaches (Agile, DevSecOps)

• Expertise in IT fields such as development, QA, project management, software architecture, cloud computing

• Understanding of the credit card market and retail banking industry is advantageous

Additional Information

Action-oriented, customer focus, interpersonal savvy, nimble learning, strategic mindset

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Equity and Inclusion

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and positive workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process or for the job, please let us know. We are happy to assist.

Job Details

Job Family: Management support and expertise support (FG)

Unposting Date: 2025-06-04