About the role

Senior Platform Engineer implementing scalable platform solutions for Vancity Credit Union. Collaborating with teams to enhance lending workflows, security measures, and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Implementing platform solutions that support lending workflows, leveraging SaaS and on-premises technologies
Building modular, API-first platforms that enable rapid launch of new lending products (e.g., BNPL, small business loans, green loans)
Designing and developing reusable components and APIs optimized for lending products and future Minimum Viable Products
Integrating security and compliance best practices aligned with financial regulations into platform architecture and operations
Collaborating closely with lending developers, product managers, and architecture teams to deliver scalable solutions
Automating and enhancing platform monitoring, availability, and performance for lending services using Splunk and other observability tools
Troubleshooting lending platform issues and communicating effectively with impacted business and technology teams
Supporting CI/CD pipelines for lending applications with version-controlled deployments
Mentoring and coaching junior team members
Defining design and software implementation best practices for the team

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5-8+ years of experience in platform engineering or DevOps, preferably in financial services or lending domains
Azure Full-Stack experience: CSS/HTML, REACT, Azure Web App Services, Java & JavaScript, Python, SQL/databases, Rest APIs
Azure DevOps, Agile development
Nice to have: BE distribution systems using Python.net, Cloud experience
Nice to have, experience with SalesForce or similar
Proven experience with CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance for regulated environments
Strong knowledge of API development and reusable component design for financial applications
Experience with Splunk or similar monitoring tools for transaction-heavy systems
Familiarity with SaaS and on-premises infrastructure solutions supporting secure financial operations.

Living 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 Programs: Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans.