About nesto
Nesto is a leading Canadian fintech company founded in Montreal in 2018. Our core mission is to offer a positive, empowering, and transparent property financing experience, simplified from start to finish. We initially started as a digital broker, aiming to make the complex mortgage process more transparent through technology. We quickly evolved to build Canada’s leading online mortgage lending direct-to-consumer platform, where our qualified mortgage experts are supported by advanced technology.
Since then, we have expanded our offering into a robust "mortgage ecosystem" builder, partnering with large financial institutions across Canada. Our first B2B product debuted in 2022 with IG Wealth Management, concurrent with raising a Series C funding round. A critical milestone occurred last year when nesto acquired CMLS Group. This acquisition formed the Nesto Group (under which nesto, CMLS, and its subsidiary brand Intellifi are housed), resulting in a massive increase in scale, with 1,100 employees and $73 billion in mortgage assets under administration.
Why we are hiring
We deliver on our mission by empowering our partners to improve and streamline their mortgage lending operations with the nesto Mortgage Cloud. As Canada's most advanced cloud-based mortgage technology, our SaaS solution offers a best-in-class omnichannel experience. This platform consistently drives volume, boosts productivity, and lowers technology costs. To ensure the successful execution of our upcoming projects, we are expanding our Solution Architecture team.
Work location and time zone
We welcome applications from candidates located anywhere in Canada. This is a fully remote opportunity, with the flexibility to work from home or from any of our offices (Montreal, Quebec, Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and others). Please note that the core working hours for this role are based on the Eastern Time Zone (EST).
What success in this role looks like
Success is defined by your ability to translate business requirements into clear, scalable solution blueprints for the nesto Mortgage Cloud. This includes proactively mitigating technical risks and advocating for modern architectural best practices like Microservices and Domain-Driven Design. Ultimately, you will succeed by collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners while ensuring all designs strictly adhere to established enterprise standards.
What you’ll be doing
- Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, diagrams, and data models to drive the solution development.
- Design an end-to-end solution blueprint for new products, platform enhancements, and integrations.
- Evaluate and select tools, frameworks, cloud services, databases, and integration patterns for specific solutions (and not for the platform as a whole).
- Ensure all proposed solutions strictly adhere to established enterprise architecture standards and the overall technology strategy.
- Communicate architectural designs and the trade-offs involved clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Manage risk by proactively identifying and mitigating potential technical risks and challenges within the design.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, including Product Managers, Developers, and QA.
- Engage with external partners and vendors for integration design.
- Promote and advocate for modern architectural best practices, including Microservices, Domain-Driven Design, and Event-Driven Architecture.
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a dedicated Solution or Software Architecture role.
- Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures and major cloud provider platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP), with a preference for GCP.
- Experience designing and implementing reliable Microservices architectures, including good practices for API design (like REST/GraphQL) and inter-service communication.
- Strong hands-on experience and advocacy for Domain-Driven Design principles and Event-Driven Architecture, including patterns like event sourcing and Command Query Responsibility Segregation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical designs to both technical (developers, engineers) and non-technical (Product Managers, business leaders) audiences..
- Committed to staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and continuous learning.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies and software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Preferred but not a must
- Experience in start-up or scale-up environments.
- Bilingualism in French and English.
You shouldn't apply if
- You are not interested in a role that involves frequent client-facing work or high-level stakeholder negotiation.
- You have no passion for the fintech or mortgage technology space and are unwilling to develop domain expertise.
Interview Process
- Recruiter Screen – 30 minutes
- Discovery Call with the hiring manager – 30 minutes
- Take-home Assignment / Case study followed by a Presentation and Q&A – 60 minutes
- Final Non-Technical Interview with additional stakeholders – 60 minutes
- Criminal Record and Reference Checks + Offer
What we offer
- Take advantage of nesto's employee mortgage program that provides our employees with the best, exclusive, preferred low rates.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Top-tier Extended Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, featuring 100% drug coverage.
- Access to a Group RRSP/DPSP Retirement Savings Plan featuring competitive company-matching contributions.
- Telemedicine Services via Dialogue and coverage for Licensed Practitioner Services.
- Family Support: Top-Up Programs provided for Maternity & Parental Leave.
- The possibly to work fully remote or work from one of our offices in Montreal, Quebec, Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and more!
Why join us
- Contribute directly to shaping the experience that modernizes the Canadian mortgage industry.
- We won the 2023, 2024, and 2025 CLA Lender of the Year award, recognizing our excellence in lending services.
- We are a B Corp certified organization, highlighting our dedication to making a positive impact on our society and our planet.
Diversity and Inclusion
At nesto, we believe that creativity and collaboration are the result of a diverse team. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
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