Integration Technical Lead

Vancity; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 113,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Customizable Benefits

Generous Vacation

Extra Stat Holidays

Health Coverage

Pension Plan

Job summary

Vancity is seeking an Integration Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and optimization of secure, real-time backend integrations connecting to our financial platforms at scale. This full-time, permanent role is based at Vancity head office; our Vancouver HQ is the anchor with flexibility for BC and Ontario.

Hybrid work is available; on-site presence is expected for events and business needs. You will guide integration architecture, mentor teams, and ensure reliable data flows across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years building backend systems and APIs.
• Experience leading integration projects with .NET, Java, Python, or similar.
• Cloud development on Azure or AWS with real-time/event-driven patterns.
• Expertise in RESTful or GraphQL APIs and API management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of real-time integrations and APIs.
• Act as technical authority for enterprise integrations across domains.
• Design scalable, secure integration architectures aligned with standards.
• Ensure end-to-end connectivity between enterprise and external systems.
• Develop integration standards, reusable components, and best practices.
• Define platform roadmap focused on modernization, performance, and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the integration lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product, Data, Operations, and Risk teams.
• Provide technical oversight for vendor solutions and external integrations.

Skills

API integration

Real-time systems

Security best practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

.NET

Java

Python

Azure

AWS

MuleSoft / API Management

Job description

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 -

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

We are seeking an Integration Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and optimization of secure, real-time backend systems that connect to our financial platforms at scale. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with strategic guidance to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions integrating enterprise platforms, APIs, and third‑party services.

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
• 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
• Expertise in cloud platforms (eg: Azure, AWS) development, designing and maintaining real‑time and event‑driven patterns
• Experience implementing and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs with .NET, MuleSoft and Azure integration/API management platforms
• Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, security best practices, and performance optimization for APIs.
• 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 $113,100 to $153,000 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:

• 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.

This role is an open vacancy, and our hiring process is grounded in fairness, transparency, and inclusion. We are also 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 [e-mail]. 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.