About this role
About the Role Block is seeking a strategic, hands-on Systems Engineer to lead the next wave of finance technology transformation. This role owns the architecture and scaling of the technology stack powering Block's core financial engine across Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, and FP&A, with an AI-first engineering mindset. What You'll Do
- Drive AI-First Development: Embed AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot) into daily workflow to accelerate code generation, automate testing, and elevate delivery velocity.
- Architect Scalable Financial Solutions: Design and maintain robust data models and solution architectures across Oracle FAH, GL, SLA, and BIP to support complex accounting operations and downstream reporting.
- Build Intelligent Integrations: Architect, build, and support seamless integrations between accounting systems, data lakes, and internal applications using SQL, PL/SQL and integration technologies (REST, SOAP, JSON).
- Operational Excellence: Identify system inefficiencies and deploy automation to scale financial workflows, decoupling business growth from manual operational overhead.
- Own Technical Execution: Translate complex accounting principles and business requirements into concrete, scalable technical designs and comprehensive documentation. What We're Looking For
- Oracle Fusion Expertise: Proven hands-on experience configuring, customizing, and supporting Oracle FAH, GL, SLA, and BIP.
- Data Engineering Skills: Strong proficiency in relational databases, advanced SQL/PL/SQL, and web services (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML).
- Systems Architecture: Demonstrated experience in accounting process transformations, financial data modeling, and end-to-end solution architecture.
- Pragmatic Problem Solver: Ability to navigate complex organizational dependencies, breaking down technical debt into streamlined, automated processes. Nice to Have
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
- Experience navigating peripheral financial modules intersecting with accounting data (Tax, FCCS).
- Previous experience in fintech, banking, or cryptocurrency platforms. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary ranges: Zone A: CAD 104,100—156,100; Zone B: CAD 104,100—156,100 (annual).
- Block is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations in recruitment where needed. Canada salary zones are based on cost of labor indices and starting pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, location, and market conditions.