Enterprise Architect

Who We Are:

Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
 
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.

As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

Who You Will Work With:

What You Will Do:

• Involving in Product / Platform strategy development by interlocking with one or more Product / Platform Leaders, providing architectural principles and guardrails for development and supporting backlog development/curation, release planning, and road mapping.
• Involving in Technology Strategy development by participating in the Architecture Strategy Centre of Excellence (CoE) with stewardship over a comprehensive target state architecture for T&O technology capabilities and a cross-platform roadmap for change to realize that target state over time.
• Initiating squad spike handling by identifying and evaluating alternative solutions, supporting prototyping and POCing, and guiding full product realization / operationalization of the selected solutions with platform teams.
• Advancing Platform development and alignment to product requirements by participating in a Product and Platform Community of Practice (CoP) or “Guild” with Product Architecture and other Product / Platform-Deployed EAs to continuously synchronize Product and Platform release planning, and support Product Architecture on business casing for Enabling Platform services.
• Crafting, documenting, and socializing Product / Platform Architectures according to Interac’s standards.
• Governing Product / Platform architectural change by performing peer reviews, and contributing to architecture review boards, steering committees, and/or other working groups that are deployed to supplement or replace such bodies.

What You Bring:

• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in an enterprise or solutions architecture role
• Commitment to achieving outcomes targeted by the Product / Platform Leaders and Owners supported.
• Continuous development of deep technical knowledge for the Product(s) / Platform(s) to which you are deployed.
• Demonstrated track record designing and delivering distributed systems in production environments
• Relevant cloud-native or platform certifications or advanced experience
• Hands-on experience architecting microservices-based platforms, including service decomposition, inter-service communication patterns (REST, gRPC, async messaging), and API gateway strategies
• Proficiency in event-driven architecture, CQRS, saga patterns, and eventual consistency models
• Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS/Fargate) and service mesh frameworks (Istio, Consul)
• Working knowledge of observability practices including distributed tracing, structured logging, and SLO/SLA-based monitoring (Dynatrace Splunk)

What We’re Offering:

The hiring range for this position is $145K-155K base, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact

Why Join Us?

At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:

• Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.

• Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.

• Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.

• Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.

• Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.