IT Solutions Architect

Come Build a Better Financial Future for all Canadians At Neo, we’re building a more rewarding financial experience for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup is demanding, exhilarating, and not for everyone. From world-class creative minds to brilliant engineers, it's high-performing people that make Neo a workplace with passion and purpose. Since being founded in 2019, Neo has built incredible traction and is one of the fastest growing fintechs in Canada. LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023 Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards Canada’s top-rated credit card Team of 700+ people 1M+ customers in 3 years 11K+ retail partners The Role Neo Financial is looking for a full-time IT Solutions Architect to join our team and take ownership of the technical vision, planning, and roadmap for our enterprise IT projects. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping the technical direction of Neo and driving our IT strategy. You'll work closely with stakeholders to select the best vendors, oversee the implementation of their solutions, and ensure that our systems are built to scale. What You'll Be Doing: Shape and maintain the technical direction and vision for Neo’s enterprise IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee the integration of various IT systems, ensuring seamless data flow between systems and a scalable architecture. Operate autonomously as an independent problem solver, tackling complex challenges with minimal direction. Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing scalable solutions. Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, providing innovative, out-of-the-box solutions that help shape Neo’s IT strategy. Evaluate and select enterprise solutions that align with our technical needs, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely, cost-effective implementations. Communicate complex IT strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and vision, and engaging in regular updates and feedback loops. Who We Are Looking For 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, solution design, and systems integration, with proven experience in leading IT projects across various business areas from inception to delivery. Strong background in IT vendor management with the ability to critically evaluate, negotiate contracts, and select the best products. Hands-on experience with data integration and system architecture, ensuring smooth data flow between IT systems. Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex IT strategies to various stakeholders and engaging in regular updates and feedback. A desire to work in a dynamic, startup environment where you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, adapt to changing priorities, and drive meaningful change. A strategic mindset with the ability to see the big picture, make decisive calls, and design systems that will support Neo’s growth into the future. Working at Neo Joining Neo means betting on yourself and discovering your full potential. As individuals and as a team, we continually challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work. We’re making change happen at a rapid pace — providing endless opportunities to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and find new solutions to complex problems. That means rapid career progression and constant learning opportunities. The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, relentless, and want to win. We hold ourselves to high standards, because we’re on a mission that matters — to transform financial services for the better. If that’s what you’re looking for, read on. We trust, respect, and show up for each other. That means truthful conversations, frequent feedback, and working with people who push you to be your best. We’re evolving quickly as an organization, we work together in person, and the pace of progress isn’t for everyone. That’s why we’re looking for change-makers who love a challenge — who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than travel a well-paved road. Our team members earn meaningful equity in the company through stock options — so Neo’s growth benefits everyone who helps make it happen. That also means taking on more responsibility than you may have had at your last job. We don’t get hung up on job titles or hierarchy — we’re focused on doing what it takes to accomplish our mission. We believe in equal opportunity, and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check. #J-18808-Ljbffr