Platform Engineer

About

We’re Vancity, a member‑owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net‑zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private‑sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement – apply today!

Role Overview

As a Platform Engineer, you will implement scalable platform solutions – both SaaS and on‑premise – that enable reusable components for future MVPs, including APIs and core capabilities. You will integrate security best practices, collaborate across development, business, and architecture teams, and ensure robust documentation and monitoring. This is a full‑time, permanent role based at Vancity head office in Vancouver (open to candidates in BC and Ontario). The position provides a hybrid work arrangement, with on‑site attendance required for events and business demands when needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement platform solutions that support lending workflows, leveraging SaaS and on‑premise technologies
• Design and develop reusable components and APIs optimized for lending products and future Minimum Viable Products
• Integrate security and compliance best practices aligned with financial regulations into platform architecture and operations
• Collaborate closely with lending developers, product managers, and architecture teams to deliver scalable solutions
• Create and maintain platform documentation tailored for lending systems and integrations
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for lending applications with version‑controlled deployments
• Enhance platform monitoring, availability, and performance for lending services using Splunk and other observability tools
• Troubleshoot lending platform issues and communicate effectively with impacted business and technology teams
• Produce operational health artifacts and metrics that reflect platform stability and lending‑specific KPIs
• Drive revenue growth by building and optimizing scalable loan origination platforms and reducing operational costs through automating DevOps pipelines
• Build modular, API‑first platforms that enable rapid launch of new lending products (e.g., BNPL, small business loans, green loans)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in platform engineering or DevOps, preferably in financial services or lending domains
• 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‑premise infrastructure solutions supporting secure financial operations

Desired Traits

• Collaborative – You work well across teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Detail‑Oriented – You take pride in creating reliable, secure, and well‑documented systems
• Resilient – You stay calm and focused when troubleshooting complex issues
• Curious – You continuously seek to improve systems and learn new technologies

Compensation

Salary range: $83,300 – $107,300 per annum (base pay may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and internal equity). Employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Benefits

• Living Wage Employer: largest private‑sector Living Wage Employer in Canada; consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers
• Customizable Benefits: flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs
• Generous Vacation: 3–4 weeks of vacation per year for new employees, with additional days earned over time
• Extra Stat Holidays: BC’s 11 statutory holidays plus 2 extra days and care days for personal or family illness
• Immediate Health Coverage: health and dental benefits begin on hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from
• Defined Benefit Pension: guaranteed income for life through a defined benefit retirement plan

Inclusion & Accessibility

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. This initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Information shared is stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

Our hiring process is grounded in fairness, transparency, and inclusion. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free, and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com. All requests will be handled with respect and confidentiality.