Remote Senior Solutions Architect

Bilinguallink; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Lead Salesforce practice

Diverse, mission-driven consultancy

Financial services projects

In-person events in Vancouver/Toronto

Job summary

Aequilibrium is a digital consulting firm focused on strategy, experience design, and technology. We seek a Senior Solutions Architect to lead enterprise digital banking transformations, integrating core banking and fintech ecosystems.

You will guide API-driven, cloud-native architectures and mentor engineering teams across Canada. Remote-first role with Canada-wide eligibility; expertise in Temenos, DNA, Forge, VeriPark, and ebankit is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in solution/enterprise architecture or related roles (credit union experience required).
• Experience designing enterprise-scale banking solutions with Temenos, DNA, Forge, VeriPark, Intellect Design, or ebankit.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, API-driven banking, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native designs.
• Hands-on with Java, .NET, Spring Boot, Node.js or similar enterprise frameworks.
• Cloud proficiency (AWS, Azure, GCP); Kubernetes, Docker, containers.
• Knowledge of banking APIs, security protocols (OAuth, SAML, JWT).
• Led DevOps initiatives, CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments.
• Able to engage C-level executives and external vendors; strong governance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead digital banking platform solutions with security, performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Integrate core banking platforms into digital banking ecosystems.
• Design and oversee microservices and cloud-native architectures with APIs and event-driven systems.
• Develop API-first strategies for core banking integration and omnichannel experiences.
• Optimize solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP with Kubernetes and serverless deployments.
• Lead DevOps practices, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation) and automated testing.
• Engage banks, credit unions, and fintech partners; guide digital transformation and cloud adoption.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure scalable deployment of banking solutions.
• Support pre-sales activities with architecture assessments and solutioning.
• Drive fintech innovation in AI, blockchain payments, and composable banking.

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise architecture

Cloud-native design

Microservices

API-driven banking

DevOps leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Temenos

DNA

Forge

VeriPark

Intellect Design

ebankit

Job description

Senior Solutions Architect

Future Opportunity

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Solution Architect & Consultant with deep expertise in digital banking platforms (DBP), core banking integrations, and modern banking architecture. This role requires technical leadership, enterprise solution design, and the ability to engage with financial institutions, fintech vendors, and engineering teams.

As a key driver of digital banking transformation, you will architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance banking solutions that integrate core banking platforms, digital banking platforms, and fintech ecosystems. You will work with leading banking platforms like Temenos, DNA, Forge, VeriPark, Intellect Design, and ebankit to build next-generation banking solutions.

Who you are:

You are a seasoned Solution Architect and Technical Leader with expertise in enterprise-scale digital banking platforms and core banking integrations. With a deep understanding of API-driven architectures, microservices, and cloud-native solutions, you design secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant banking systems. You have hands-on experience with Temenos, DNA, Forge, VeriPark, Intellect Design, and ebankit, ensuring seamless integration and digital transformation for financial institutions. Your strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills make you a trusted advisor for banks, credit unions, and fintech partners. Passionate about emerging technologies, you drive innovation in AI-driven financial services, blockchain payments, and composable banking. With a strategic mindset and DevOps expertise, you mentor engineering teams, enabling them to deliver high-quality, future-ready banking solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Architect and lead enterprise-scale digital banking platform solutions, ensuring compliance with security, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate core banking platforms such as Temenos Transact & Infinity, DNA, Forge, VeriPark, Intellect Design, and ebankit into digital banking ecosystems.
• Design and oversee microservices architectures, integrating APIs, event-driven systems, and cloud-native solutions for seamless banking operations.
• Develop API-first strategies to enable core banking integration, customer data synchronization, and omnichannel banking experiences.
• Optimize banking solutions using modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with Kubernetes, serverless computing, and containerized deployments.
• Partner with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD best practices, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and automated testing strategies.
• Engage with banks, credit unions, and fintech partners, providing expert guidance on digital transformation, open banking, and cloud adoption.
• Collaborate with vendor teams to ensure smooth integration, deployment, and scalability of banking solutions.
• Support pre-sales and client pitches, conducting architecture assessments and technical solutioning to drive business growth.
• Drive innovation in fintech by exploring AI-driven financial services, blockchain payments, and composable banking solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and security risks to ensure long-term scalability and compliance.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering best practices for digital banking technology, cloud-native solutions, and software development standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Must-Have:

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, or enterprise architecture roles. Credit union experience is required.
• Expertise in designing enterprise-scale banking solutions using Temenos, DNA, Forge, VeriPark, Intellect Design, ebankit, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of microservices, SOA, API-driven banking, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native design.
• Hands‑on experience with Java, .NET, Spring Boot, Node.js, or similar enterprise development frameworks.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized deployments.
• Deep knowledge of banking APIs, standards, and security protocols (OAuth, SAML, JWT).
• Experience leading DevOps initiatives, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployments.
• Ability to work in agile environments (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and lead architecture governance processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, consulting, and communication skills, engaging with C-level executives, engineering teams, and external vendors.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with mobile banking solutions and cross-platform mobile frameworks (Flutter, React Native, Kotlin, Swift).
• Expertise in event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS).
• Experience integrating CRM platforms like Salesforce or Dynamics 365 into digital banking ecosystems.
• Understanding of blockchain applications in banking and AI-driven financial services.
• Contributions to open-source projects, blogs, or fintech industry conferences

Location:

This position is 100% remote; however only candidates who reside and are eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Salary:

The hourly range for this position is $130,000 – $200,000 CAD.

About Aequilibrium

Aequilibrium (AEQ) is a digital consulting and innovation services firm focused onstrategy, experience design, and technology. ThroughAEQ Innovate, we explore and build next-generation solutions usingXR, AI, and immersive technologiesto elevate employee training, onboarding, and human-centered experiences.

Our vision is toenrich people’s lives by crafting remarkable experiences.

Learn more at:aequilibrium.com

Some of Our Benefits

• Remote-first culture with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to lead a growing Salesforce practice with full autonomy.
• Diverse, mission-driven, and award-winning digital consultancy.
• Clients and projects across financial services, fintech, and the public sector.
• Regular in-person social events for employees/contractors based in/around Vancouver, BC, or Toronto, ON.

At Aequilibrium, we seek candidates who will contribute to our culture of valuing, respecting, supporting, and caring for each other. Diversity of thought and perspectives is critical to our success, and all applicants are considered regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, age, disability, marital status, heritage, or religious or political beliefs.

Aequilibrium is trusted with highly sensitive information. Upon joining our team, you may be asked to undergo security screenings, including a criminal record check.