Java technical lead Jobs in Mississauga, ON

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About this opportunity

At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.

We’re looking for an HR Technology Technical Lead to take ownership of our HR technology ecosystem and help shape how more than 2,000 employees experience HR every day. In this role, you’ll be the technical authority behind our core HR platforms—configuring, optimizing, securing, and continuously improving systems that support the full employee lifecycle.

You’ll work closely with HR, IT, Risk, and business partners to turn complex needs into intuitive, scalable solutions. While this role has no direct reports, it plays a critical leadership role by mentoring others, setting technical standards, and leading cross‑functional initiatives that modernize and automate HR processes.

Key Responsibilities :

As the HR Technology Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the technical health, governance, and evolution of our HR systems. You’ll balance hands‑on configuration work with strategic thinking, risk management, and collaboration across the organization.

Lead the Technical Direction of HR Systems

• Act as the technical lead for all standard and non‑standard HR system configuration, security, and enhancements
• Set and model strong change control practices, including documentation, testing, approvals, and production releases
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and informal leadership to junior HR Systems team members
• Track and report on HR systems operational workload and identify opportunities to streamline and improve how work gets done

Own System Configuration & Optimization

Ensure Strong Governance, Security & Risk Management

Collaborate & Lead Cross‑Functional Initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Technical Knowledge & Skills

How You Work

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Designations / Certifications :

Why Join Us

This role represents an existing vacancy. Internal candidates are being considered as part of our standard process.

Salary Range : CAD  $79,100.00 to $118,700.00   annually.

Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.

Office Location : Toronto Corporate Office located at 3280 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON   or   St. Catharines Corporate Office, located at 75 Corporate Park Drive, St. Catharines, ON.

Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.

What's in it for you?

Build the Future of Banking with Us

At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst for   sustainable growth ,  community impact , and  future-readiness . As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring :

Who we are :

Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve.  Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.

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