Job Description

Description :
Our Story & Purpose:
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!
Your Role in Supporting Our Members:
As a Solutions Architect, you will design and deliver technology solutions that meet business needs while aligning with Vancity's architectural principles and technology direction. You will translate requirements into solution designs, ensure seamless system integration, and provide technical leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle. We're looking for a candidate with strong technical and business acumen, deep experience in cloud and integration architecture, and a collaborative mindset.
This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at Vancity head office and will report directly to the Manager, Enterprise Architecture. Our head office is based in Vancouver, but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed.
How You'll Make an Impact:

• Designing and documenting end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural principles, security standards, and technology strategies
• Partnering with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and platform owners to understand requirements and propose practical, scalable, and secure solutions
• Conducting solution impact assessments for new initiatives to identify dependencies, risks, and alignment with Vancity's technology direction
• Ensuring that solutions integrate effectively across applications, data, and technology platforms
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to project and delivery teams throughout the implementation lifecycle
• Collaborating with Enterprise Architects and other Solutions Architects to ensure consistency, reuse, and alignment to the broader roadmap
• Evaluating vendor and third-party solutions for fit, scalability, and alignment to business and technology needs
• Developing solution architecture views, models, and documentation to support communication and decision-making with both technical and business stakeholders
• Reviewing and validating solution designs, documenting architecture decisions and ensuring compliance with standards and best practices

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 4-8 years of experience in Solution Architecture or related roles
• Experience designing and delivering solutions that integrate applications, data, and cloud technologies
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, integration frameworks, and API architecture
• Familiarity with architectural methods and frameworks such as TOGAF
• Solid business and technical acumen in the context of the financial industry

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• TOGAF or other architecture certification
• Experience working in hybrid or multi-cloud environments
• Credit Union or Financial Industry experience

You'll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Strategic - You think holistically and design solutions that align with long-term business and technology goals
• Collaborative - You work effectively across teams and with stakeholders to co-create practical solutions
• Analytical - You assess risks, dependencies, and impacts to ensure robust and scalable architecture
• Detail-Oriented - You document and validate designs with precision and clarity
• Adaptable - You thrive in dynamic environments and adjust to evolving business and technology needs

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.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
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:

• 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. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.
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 also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at . We're here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.
Skills : Solutions Architecture: Expert
Software Architecture: Expert

Skills Required