Tech Lead (NARP & Business Banking)

Job#: 3035488

Job Description:

End-to-End Tech Lead (NARP & Business Banking)

Apex Systems is supporting a Top 5 Canadian bank in hiring an End-to-End Tech Lead to support NARP (North American Retail Payments) and Business Banking portfolios.

This role requires a hands-on, technically credible leader who can own end-to-end design, data orchestration, and system integration across complex, multi-platform banking environments. The ideal candidate operates as a technical owner and translator between business and engineering, with strong depth in data, APIs, and batch processing.

Line of Business

• NARP (North American Retail Payments) - API/channel-driven, real-time integrations
• Business Banking (P&BB Technology) - data-driven, backend & relationship-focused systems

Key Objectives

• Own end-to-end technical delivery across Payments and Business Banking initiatives
• Lead data orchestration, integration strategy, and system design across multiple platforms
• Act as the primary technical translator between business stakeholders and engineering teams
• Ensure alignment across API (real-time) and batch (data) integration flows

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system design, integration, and delivery
• Drive API integrations (REST, SOAP, MQ messaging) and batch/data processing flows
• Define and manage data requirements, transformations, and orchestration across systems
• Coordinate across Solution Architects, BAs, developers, and testing teams
• Support test cycles (SIT, UAT, E2E) and triage integration-related issues
• Lead technical design documentation and cross-platform delivery alignment
• Act as technical owner across multiple applications and platforms (5-50+ systems)
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and requirements

Tech Lead Expectations

• Hybrid Tech Lead + BSA capability

• Able to query, interpret, and translate data requirements

• Comfortable bridging business and technical conversations

• Deep understanding of:

• Data orchestration (must-have)

• API + batch integration models (must have both)

• Data flows across upstream/downstream systems

• Ability to:

• Simplify complex processes

• Ask the right questions across technical and business domains

• Lead with hands-on credibility (not just oversight)

• May guide/manage BSAs and ensure alignment across requirements

Domain-Specific Requirements

NARP (Retail Payments)

• API-first architecture (channel-driven systems)
• Real-time messaging (MQ) + downstream risk system integrations
• Experience supporting payments ecosystems and transactional systems

Business Banking

• Strong data-driven environments (non-channel, backend focus)
• Experience with data orchestration, transformation, and relationship-driven systems
• Ability to work across non-standardized data stacks (Python, SQL, etc.)

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years software development experience + 3+ years in a Tech Lead role

• Strong experience with:

• System integrations & data mapping

• APIs (REST/SOAP), messaging, and batch processing

• SQL and data-focused development

• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-system banking projects

• Understanding of:

• SDLC (Agile + Waterfall)

• Security frameworks (e.g., PKI, OAuth, encryption concepts)

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What Success Looks Like

• Acts as a true technical owner (not just coordinator)
• Seamlessly bridges data + integration + business needs
• Drives delivery across complex, multi-platform ecosystems
• Builds trust with both engineering teams and business leaders

Logistics

• Location: Downtown Toronto
• Work Model: Hybrid - 2 days onsite (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
• Contract: 6 months to start, strong extension potential

EEO Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA

Job Type:

Date Posted:

May 22, 2026

Pay Range:

$70 - $80 per hour

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