The OpportunityAequilibrium is looking for a Canadian-based Principal Digital Banking Architect (contract-to-hire) to help lead the next generation of digital banking transformation for Canadian credit unions. This is not simply an architecture role. We are looking for a senior technology leader who can sit alongside a credit union CIO or CTO, understand their business and technology landscape, define the path from current to future state, and lead multidisciplinary teams through complex digital banking transformations.Aequilibrium has more than a decade of experience in credit union digital banking. We helped Central 1 build Forge, deployed and tailored Forge for Canadian credit unions, have delivered VeriPark and Backbase engagements, and are now helping credit unions navigate the next generation of platform modernization.You will help us lead these transformations and build reusable expertise, accelerators, and architecture patterns that strengthen Aequilibrium's position as a trusted digital banking transformation partner.What You'll LeadOwn architecture and technical leadership for complex digital banking transformations, including Forge-to-VeriPark migrationsAssess current-state environments and define target-state and transition architectures across digital banking, core banking, integration, cloud, data, identity, security and third-party systemsLead architecture for VeriChannel, VeriLink, Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365/Power Platform ecosystemsEstablish integration and API strategies that connect digital banking platforms with core banking, payments, CRM, identity, fraud, analytics, and other financial-services systemsLead Design Authority and architecture governance across Aequilibrium, client and vendor teamsTranslate complex technical decisions into explicit business implications for CIOs, CTOs and other executivesGuide engineering teams from architecture through implementation, testing,



migration and go-liveChampion configuration over customization, platform upgradeability, security by design and API-first integrationMentor solution architects, technical leads and engineersHelp Build Our Digital Banking PracticeBeyond individual projects, you will help shape Aequilibrium's digital banking architecture capability.Develop reusable reference architectures, migration playbooks, integration patterns and acceleratorsHelp define Aequilibrium's point of view on digital banking modernization and platform migrationParticipate in strategic pursuits, client workshops and technical presentationsBuild trusted relationships across the Canadian credit union ecosystem and with platform and technology partnersContribute to thought leadership through articles, webinars, conferences, and industry discussionsHelp identify emerging opportunities as credit unions modernize legacy platforms, consolidate through mergers, and collaborate through shared technology modelsWhat We're Looking For12+ years in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or senior technology leadershipSignificant experience within Canadian credit unions, banking, or financial servicesProven leadership of at least one major digital banking modernization, platform migration, or comparable enterprise transformation from strategy through implementationStrong understanding of digital banking architecture, core banking integration, payments, identity, security, and member-facing digital channelsDeep expertise in APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture,



and enterprise integrationStrong Microsoft Azure architecture experienceAbility to move comfortably between executive strategy and detailed technical discussions with engineering teamsDemonstrated experience leading architecture governance and multidisciplinary delivery teamsExcellent communication and executive stakeholder management skillsParticularly Valuable ExperienceHands-on experience with VeriPark, VeriChannel and VeriLinkExperience with Central 1 Forge and the Canadian credit union ecosystemExperience migrating from Forge or another legacy digital banking platform to VeriParkExperience with Backbase, ebankIT, Temenos, Intellect Design or other major digital banking platformsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform architectureRelationships within the Canadian credit union, digital banking, or fintech ecosystemIndustry thought leadership, conference speaking, publishing, or participation in banking technology communitiesWhat Success Looks LikeEstablished yourself as a trusted architecture advisor to Aequilibrium's credit union clientsSuccessfully led architecture for one or more major digital banking transformationsCreated reusable migration patterns and architecture assets that accelerate future implementationsStrengthened relationships with our digital banking technology partnersHelped Aequilibrium win additional digital banking transformation engagementsMentored and elevated the architecture and engineering capabilities of the broader AEQ teamCompensationThis is a contract role, with a competitive rate of CAD $80–$110/hour, depending on experience, digital banking expertise, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.For exceptional candidates with deep VeriPark, Forge, and Canadian credit union experience, compensation will reflect the strategic value and expertise they bring to Aequilibrium and our clients.

📌 Principal Architect – Digital Banking & Credit Union Transformation (Canada) (Vancouver)
🏢 Aequilibrium
📍 Vancouver