Practice Leader, Development - Payments

Interac; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Practice Leader in Development in Toronto. You'll be responsible for leading a high-performing team, providing technical direction in large scale Java projects, and fostering a culture of innovation. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical and leadership skills. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Talented work environment

Qualifications

• Proven technical expertise in large scale/enterprise Java product delivery.
• Experience with payment systems and ISO20022 electronic data interchange.
• Eligibility to work in Canada for Interac Corp.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a high-performing software development team.
• Providing technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Managing planning, development, performance, and maintenance of software applications.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Coaching practice members in technical excellence and best practices.

Skills

Technical expertise in large scale Java product delivery

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Practice Leader, Development

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

The Practice Leader, Development, will be responsible for driving the technical direction and delivery of high-quality software solutions that are aligned with the Product’s strategic objectives and roadmap.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating a high-performing team of software development practitioners, ensuring alignment with the organization’s objectives, encouraging professional development, and modeling a culture of collaboration, innovation and technical excellence.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development lifecycle, leveraging best practices for continuous improvement.
• Managing planning, development, performance, and maintenance of software applications.
• Regularly collaborating with business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical insights.
• Coaching practice members to strive for technical excellence by adhering to approved software development standards, best practices and architectural principles, while minimizing technical debt.
• Ensuring practice members develop T-shaped skillsets with deep domain expertise and complementary skillsets.

You bring:

• Proven technical expertise in large scale/enterprise Java product delivery.
• Product specific domain knowledge and experience such as payment systems.
• A strong analytical mindset with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, clients, and team members.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower individuals and teams, foster a positive work culture and drive alignment towards common objectives. • Confidence in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with a demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISO20022 electronic data interchange for financial data standards is desired.
• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification;
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check

How we work

We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you

Please be aware of certain individuals fraudulently using Interac Corp.’s name and logo to offer fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. will never ask, solicit, nor accept any monies in exchange for employment opportunities. Any such offers of employment are fraudulent and invalid, and you are strongly advised to exercise great caution and disregard such offers and invitations.

Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.