Lead Software Development Engineer

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: Reporting to the Leader, Product Core, Money Movement, the Development, Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and hands-on development expertise for Interac's Money Movement platforms. The role leads the design, development, modernization, and support of enterprise-scale applications built using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST APIs, SOAP/Web Services, and AWS cloud technologies. The successful candidate will drive engineering excellence, mentor developers, lead solution design, and deliver secure, scalable, and highly available payment solutions supporting Interac's strategic modernization initiatives. What You Will Do: Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership for Java-based application development initiatives. Lead solution design discussions and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Define and promote software engineering best practices, coding standards, and design patterns. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design reviews. Mentor developers and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Support technical decision-making and technology roadmap development. Application Development Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using:JavaSpring BootSpring FrameworkHibernate/JPAREST APIsSOAP/Web ServicesDevelop reusable frameworks, shared components, and integration services. Build and maintain secure and scalable APIs for internal and external consumers. Design and implement high-performance database solutions and persistence layers. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and application issues. Solution Architecture & Integration Design service-oriented and event-driven solutions. Develop API contracts and integration patterns. Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms. Collaborate with enterprise architects to define target-state architectures. Integrate with financial institutions, payment networks, and enterprise platforms. Delivery & Operational Excellence Participate in agile planning, estimation, and sprint execution. Ensure timely delivery of committed features and modernization initiatives. Drive automated testing, CI/CD, and deployment best practices. Support release planning and production deployments. Lead root cause analysis and remediation activities for critical incidents. Improve application observability, monitoring, and operational readiness. What You Bring: 8+ years of software development experience. 3+ years leading technical teams or major development initiatives. Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in complex environments. Experience working within Agile development teams. Expert-level Java development. Strong Spring Boot and Spring Framework expertise. Strong Hibernate/JPA implementation experience. Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices. Experience developing and consuming SOAP/Web Services. Knowledge of API versioning, security, and governance practices. Oracle DatabasePostgreSQLSQL optimization and performance tuningData modeling and schema designAWS cloud servicesCI/CD pipelinesGit-based source controlMaven/GradleDocker and containerized deploymentsStrong stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence without formal authority. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders. Proven mentoring and coaching capabilities. Strong ownership and accountability mindset. Nice to Have: Financial services or payments industry experience. Interac e-Transfer, RTR, ISO 20022, or payment modernization initiatives. Event-driven architecture and Kafka. Enterprise integration platforms. High-volume transaction processing systems. Cloud migration and modernization programs. What We’re Offering: The hiring range for this position is $145,000 to $160,000, 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 humanresources@interac.ca. 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. 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