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Engineering Standards, Lead

Interac

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 145000 - 160000

Posted: 19 August 2026 (5 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Who You Will Work With:

The Engineering Standards Lead role will report to the Software Engineering Centre of Excellence Lead and work closely with application development teams architecture security product and engineering practice leads across Interac. This role provides technical direction and standards leadership for Java-based backend platforms and services while supporting the responsible adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices across teams.

What YouWillDo:

Define document and enforce Java/Kotlin coding standards design patterns and architectural guidelines across backend microservices.
Maintain engineering standards documentation as a single source of truth and integrate quality expectations into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as SonarQube GitHub Advanced Security linting GitHub Actions Maven Gradle and Jenkins.
Lead code quality security and compliance initiatives by defining KPIs conducting compliance scanning reporting on findings and driving remediation of critical issues.
Evaluate and recommend shared Java backend libraries build tooling third-party frameworks and backend platform practices that improve consistency reliability and developer productivity.
Provide technical advisory input on API design service contracts inter-system integration patterns cloud-native architecture and modernization initiatives.
Define AI adoption guidelines for backend engineering including responsible use of AI-assisted coding tools LLM integrations AI-generated code review practices prompt guidance and guardrails aligned to risk and data governance expectations.
Coach and mentor backend engineers across product teams influence standards adoption facilitate working groups and communicate technical recommendations to senior stakeholders.

WhatYou Bring:

6 years of software engineering experience with strong hands-on coding and technical delivery ownership.
Deep practical knowledge of engineering standards across Git workflows CI/CD testing strategy secure coding and code quality.
Proven ability to define standards and implement them directly through templates automations and reusable tooling.
Strong experience with modern developer platforms and tooling (for example: GitHub GitHub Actions SonarQube SAST/DAST policy-as-code).
Ability to translate governance and risk requirements into clear adoptable standards that teams actually use.
Track record of improving developer experience while raising quality reliability and compliance outcomes.
Comfort mentoring engineers reviewing architecture/code and driving consistent practices across squads.
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with engineering platform and security stakeholders.

WhatWereOffering:

The hiringrangefor this position is$145000.00 - $160000.00 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 butInteracscommitment 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
Accessto afree and confidential 24/7 employee & familyassistanceprogram 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 youre joining a purpose-driven organization thats shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Heres 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 whats 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. Thats 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 We will work with you to meet your needs.

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