Platform Tech Lead, Payments to support Digital Services Platform for the development, deployment, and support of a new, cutting-edge digital banking platf

Our Financial Services Client is looking for a Platform Tech Lead, Payments to support Digital Services Platform for the development, deployment, and support of a new, cutting-edge digital banking platform.

This is Permanent role,100% Remote, Vancouver, BC preferred, open to BC, Ontario and Alberta candidates.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience building, integrating, or operating banking or payments platforms, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of payment systems, including one or more of the following:
• Interac e-Transfer
• Real-Time Rail (RTR)
• EFT/ACH processing
• Wire payments
• Card or other electronic payment networks
• Solid understanding of the Canadian payments ecosystem including Payments Canada frameworks, clearing and settlement processes, and partner/vendor landscape
• Experience working with core banking integrations and payment processing platforms
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices
• Strong experience with API development, microservices architecture, and integration frameworks
• Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations.
• Proficiency across the platform stack (application, services, and database layers)
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and distributed systems design
• Experience operating platforms in multi-server or distributed environments.
• Working knowledge of DevOps principles.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk or similar platforms
• Strong technical leadership capabilities including architecture decision making, roadmap development, platform optimization and delivery execution
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance for business and product stakeholders