Application Architect (Temenos)

Job title:

Application Architect (Temenos)

Company

Vancity

Job description

Description :About VancityVancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!About the WorkplaceAs an Application Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping our technology strategy and ensuring that our Temenos applications are scalable, secure, and highly available. You will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge software applications that support our financial services offerings. Your contributions will be essential in driving continuous improvement and innovation within our organization.You are responsible for designing & delivering solutions that address complex business needs, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation. This role designs & implements cutting-edge software applications that support the institution’s financial services offerings. This role plays a critical part in shaping the technology strategy & ensuring that our applications are scalable, secure, & highly available, while also contributing to continuous improvement & innovation.This role will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office or Ontario home based office. Vancouver-based candidates may be expected to come into office at least once per week.A Typical Day Would Involve:

• Lead the design and architecture of Temenos applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements, security protocols, compliance standards, and vendor guidelines. Develop and maintain a comprehensive application architecture framework that supports scalable, reliable, and high-performance Temenos applications.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to define the technical direction and roadmap for Temenos application development and modernization. Identify and apply best practices for software architecture, coding standards, and system integration to meet evolving business needs.
• Oversee the technical delivery of Temenos applications across the full lifecycle: from conceptualization and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and post-launch support. Work closely with development teams to ensure timely and successful implementation of architectural designs, addressing any challenges during the software development lifecycle.
• Evaluate third-party software solutions and recommend integration strategies that meet business needs while adhering to architectural standards.
• Partner with business analysts, product managers, and other business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Serve as a subject matter expert on application design and architecture, providing guidance to developers and technical teams on complex projects.
• Work closely with infrastructure teams to ensure applications are optimized for the underlying infrastructure and meet performance, security, and availability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in the financial services and technology sectors, assessing their potential impact on the organization’s application architecture. Advocate for the adoption of modern software development practices, cloud computing, and microservices architectures to enhance agility and scalability. Conduct technical reviews of application designs, code, and infrastructure components to ensure quality, security, and performance.
• Ensure that applications adhere to financial industry regulations by incorporating appropriate controls and security measures into the architecture. Collaborate with security teams, enterprise architecture team to design and implement secure coding practices, data encryption, and identity/access management solutions to safeguard sensitive financial data.
• Promote and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including application refactoring, process automation, and performance optimization, to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior architects and development teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software architecture and application development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or architectural role within a financial services environment.
• Certifications such as TOGAF.
• Deep understanding of the Temenos Core Banking System.
• Understanding of Canadian banking and/or payments ecosystem including the partner landscape.
• Deep understanding of financial systems, including core banking, payments systems, CRM, AML (Anti-Money Laundering) platforms, and financial reporting applications.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying Temenos enterprise-level financial applications.
• Experience in agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Familiarity with financial regulatory reporting, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and KYC (Know Your Customer) systems.
• Proficiency in the platform full stack (Web, Application, Database).
• Strong knowledge of application architecture patterns (e.g., layered, microservices, event-driven, and service-oriented architecture).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native application design.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
• Proficient in programming languages such as JBase, Java, .NET, Python, or similar.
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), data warehousing, and data pipelines.
• Working knowledge in system integration technologies, including RESTful APIs, message queues, and ESBs (Enterprise Service Bus).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible).
• Expertise in security technologies, such as identity management, single sign-on (SSO), data encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations. Deep understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Knowledge of security practices in application design, including data encryption, identity management, and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, while managing multiple priorities.

You Are:

• Results-oriented: You have a demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders in order to elicit requirements, analyze findings, generate appropriate solutions, and build deliverables all while securing the team’s commitment to these solutions.
• Technology savvy: You have education and/or experience supporting technology development/ implementation efforts.
• Analytical: You seek to facilitate data-driven decision making, including “rolling up your sleeves” to clarify requirements, research, and ensure quality artifacts are consumable for the team.
• A problem solver: Your skills to diagnose challenges and issues, develop innovative business solutions, and assess risks and opportunities that may affect the business have been put to good use.
• Curious & innovative: You always do your research and analyze it to assess and recommend course of action on industry, political, and economic trends, and to identify risks and opportunities that may impact the business unit and/or designated area.

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.Posting Deadline: Posted until FilledThe salary range for this role is $81,200 to $122,000 annually. 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.A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:We offer:

• We are the largest private-sector

in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the . * Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.

• New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows
• In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness.
• We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.
• We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

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 committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.Education : Bachelors
Masters

Expected salary

$81200 – 122000 per year

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:01:20 GMT

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