Job Description

Company Description

Momentum Financial Services Group, formerly Money Mart Financial Services is a leading provider of financial services in North America. For 40 years we\'ve been committed to providing financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and business owners. Backed by a retail network of over 450 locations and robust digital and mobile platforms, we provide access to cash and related products to help our customers achieve their goals. We operate retail locations in local communities and cities across Canada under the Money Mart\xc2\xae brand and in Quebec as Insta Cheques\xc2\xae and in United States as Money Mart\xc2\xae and The Check Cashing Store\xc2\xae.

Our highly skilled workforce puts customers first in everything we do. We serve millions of people annually with diverse and innovative financial products and services. Through this ever-evolving suite of services, we empower customers to manage their finances and improve their lives. Wherever customers are on their financial journey, Momentum Financial Services Group provides solutions.

We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work. With the generous support of our customers and staff, we proudly contribute over two hundred & fifty thousand dollars annually to charities and non-profit organizations, along with using our time and talent to serve in local communities throughout Canada and the United States. We are looking for aspiring, passionate people who are dedicated to understanding and providing our customers with the right financial solutions utilizing a growing menu of products and services. We embrace diversity and offer a fast-paced work environment.



GENERAL FUNCTION

The Application Architect is a technical expert responsible for driving architecture, documentation, design and development for our business as continue our transformation efforts. This role will work directly with the CTO office, Enterprise architect, IT Leaders, internal stakeholders and development team members to define, design and deliver the technical solutions that will support the business\xe2\x80\x99s vision, strategy and goals.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review current architecture of all solutions and propose ways to optimize, enhance, and scale.
• Communicate across multiple teams to showcase new features and functionalities
• Gather and analyze data and develop architectural requirements at project level
• Conduct and lead technical design session
• Research and evaluate emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities
• Participate in the domain technical and business discussions relative to future architect direction
• Design, architect, and implement the technical solutions required to build a state-of-the-art business intelligence platform using the latest technologies.
• Work with technology teams to design, prototype and prove the viability of solutions. Implement complex solutions as needed.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns, and practices.
• Develop technical solutions that will solve business problems. Drive solutions to completion.
• Provide thought leadership and partner with the CTO team, Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse team to ensure solutions meet corporate and departmental objectives.
• Develop and build strong relationships across the business to effectively influence and accomplish strategic application architecture objectives.
• Assist on-shore and off-shore teams with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems and/or programming knowledge. Mentor and develop new or less experienced team members.
• Provide technical training to external team members to foster stronger cross-departmental relations.
• Ensure uniform enterprise application design standards are maintained
• Provides thought leadership in technology direction, technical services, vendor partnership and industry standards adoption.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology, information systems, computer engineering, or similar education or work experience.
• Vast experience building API architectures used by internal and external solutions including microservice strategy, design and development, API management services.
• 5+ years of experience developing web UI and mobile app.
• Displays knowledge of business applications and technical alternatives
• Strong ability to learn business rules and comply with both existing and new regulations or requirements
• Strong collaborator with a proven ability to take leadership roles in projects that span multiple teams and ability to deliver in a fast pace and agile environment.
• Continue hands on development, this is a plan and build position and must be comfortable in a fast pace, changing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills and can clearly articulate all aspects of the job requirements, including the creation of formal documentations.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1-2 years\xe2\x80\x99 related work experience within the Financial Services Industry.
• Minimum of 5 years\' experience as previous Application Architect
• Knowledge of high-volume transaction systems and demonstrable ability to simply describe these in plain business English.
• Building and managing key relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and pragmatism in the face of a challenging and continually changing environment.
• Functional knowledge of financial instruments such as Installment Loans, Payday Loans, Checks, and industry domains such as loans, underwriting, collections, call center, Fraud, is a plus.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

• Medical / Dental/ Vision benefits available
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO / 401K / Tuition Reimbursement
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We invest in our employees, and offer extensive training, and development programs to set you up for future success. If we sound like a fit and you\xe2\x80\x99re ready to start an exciting career with an organization that encourages employee growth, apply today! We look for bright, energetic, motivated individuals who are interested in learning and developing their career.

Momentum Financial Services Group