Platform Tech Lead, Commercial - C$113,100 - C$139,650 A Year (Winnipeg)

Platform Tech Lead, Commercial - C$113,100 - C$139,650 A Year (Winnipeg)

05 Sep
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Vancity
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Winnipeg

05 Sep

Vancity

Winnipeg

Your Role in Supporting Our MembersAs the Platform Tech Lead, Commercial Digital Banking, you will serve as the overall technical leader for a strategic, multi-workstream digital platform implementation. You will drive end-to-end technical delivery— from solution design through integration, testing, and go-live— ensuring alignment across internal teams, vendors, and enterprise architecture. Your focus will be on orchestrating complex technical workstreams, managing cross-system integrations, removing blockers, and ensuring quality delivery at scale.This is a full-time, fully dedicated role based at Vancity head office. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed. You will be expected to lead hands‑on and be deeply embedded in the project, with the ability to zoom out to end‑to‑end delivery strategy and zoom in to technical detail as required.How You'll Make an ImpactOwn the overall technical direction and delivery for a complex, multi-workstream digital platform initiativeLead technical planning, dependency management, and risk mitigation across integrated workstreams (e.G., Core, Payments, Identity & Access Management, Data Migration, Observability)Serve as the single point of accountability for technical delivery, coordinating Solution Architects, Dev Leads, QA Leads, and integration teamsTranslate product requirements into technical execution plans; ensure solution designsare validated, dependencies identified, and delivery milestones are metDrive architecture decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and security/compliance frameworksCross-Functional Coordination & IntegrationCoordinate technical delivery across multiple systems and platforms (e.G., T24/IRIS, CRM, Okta, Interac, payment orchestration layers)Partner with vendors and System Integration partners to align API contracts, integration patterns, and delivery timelinesChair technical leadership forums; facilitate issue resolution, decision-making, and escalation across workstreamsEnsure integration points are clearly defined, tested, and monitored across all touchpointsLead and mentor a team of technology professionals (business analysts, developers, system integrators)Manage relationships with external vendors, third-party service providers and internal IT teams; oversee contracts, SLAsand performanceEnsure change management and user adoption are appropriately managed for commercial systems enhancementsEnd-to-End Quality & Delivery AssurancePartner with QA leadership to ensure robust test planning, workplace readiness, and quality gates across all phases (functional, integration, performance, security)Monitor delivery health, track blockers, and proactively address risks before they impact milestonesDrive technical operational readiness— ensuring observability, logging, monitoring, and L1‑L3 support processes are defined and implementedTeam Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementLead,



mentor, and hold accountable a cross-functional team of technical professionals (Solution Architects, Dev Leads, Integration Leads, QA Leads)Partner closely with Program Management, Product Owners, and Business System Analysts to ensure technical delivery aligns with business prioritiesCommunicate technical progress, risks, and decisions clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including executive leadershipEnsure technical solutions meet enterprise security, data privacy, and regulatory requirementsPartner with InfoSec, Architecture Review Boards (ARB), and Compliance to navigate gating milestones and auditsEmbed technical governance and change management practices into delivery processesWhat You’ll Bring to the TeamBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent; MBA or Master’s in Finance/Technology is an asset7+ years of experiencein technology leadership roles, with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream platform implementations in enterprise environmentsDeep expertise inend-to-end solution delivery : requirements through design, build, integration, testing, and go‑liveStrong experience withsystem integration, API design, and working across diverse technology stacks (core banking, middleware, identity management, payment systems)Demonstrated ability tolead cross-functional technical teams(Solution Architects, Developers, QA) and hold delivery accountabilityExperience managingvendor and System Integration partner relationships, including aligning contracts, SLAs, and delivery timelinesStrong understanding ofenterprise architecture principles, security frameworks, and regulatory/compliance requirements in financial servicesExcellentcommunication, facilitation, and stakeholder managementskills— able to engage executives, business partners, and technical teams with equal effectivenessComfortable operating inagile, fast‑paced environmentswith ambiguity; able to make decisions,escalate appropriately, and drive resolutionExperience withobservability, logging, and operational readinessfor production platforms is an assetYou’ll Thrive Here If You AreAccountable– You take ownership of delivery outcomes and drive results through othersStrategic & Detail-Oriented– You see the E2E picture and can dive deep when requiredCollaborative– You build strong partnerships across technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholdersDecisive– You make timely decisions, escalate when needed, and keep delivery movingAdaptable– You thrive in complex,



evolving environments and lead change effectivelyQuality-Focused– You embed quality, governance, and operational readiness into everything you deliverRole will remain open until filledWhat You’ll EarnThis role offers a salary range of$113,100 - $139,650 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 HereLiving 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 ProgramsVancity 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.At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.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 [email protected]. 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Platform Tech Lead, Commercial - C$113,100 - C$139,650 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vancity
📍 Winnipeg

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