Software Architect

Requisition ID: 245073

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Client Engineering (Mobile & Web) is looking for a Software Architect who will be a key player in architecting the future technology road map for our native Android and iOS applications that deliver secure, personalized, and high-performing experiences to millions of users. This candidate will work closely with Product partners, business and other Scotia technology teams to provide mobile-first solution design and ensure seamless integration with backend systems and cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in mobile development, cloud-native systems, security, and modern engineering practices.

The ideal candidate thinks digital-first and believes all customer experiences should be simple and effective. You’re exceptional at incubating ideas and assembling technologies to deliver solutions. A creative problem solver, you take ownership, focus on outcomes, and thrive in collaborative environments. You’re a proven technical mentor, a clear communicator who can explain complex issues in plain language, and a trusted advisor to both IT and business partners. You consider yourself a generalist—able to pick the right tool for the job.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Architect end-to-end solutions across Android and iOS applications, integrated with backend and cloud systems.
• Design architectural solutions, roadmaps that are aligned to business and technology strategy, enterprise standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with multiple teams Bank-wide on architecture design and follow Bank’s Architecture Review Board governance processes.
• Present solution design in a way that establishes trust relationships, persuades stakeholders and achieves understanding and consensus at all levels.
• Maintain a sharp focus on system security and reliability while developing architecture designs for products and services.
• Participate in cross-functional solutioning discussions and drive architectural decisions effectively
• Develop and maintain technology target state and roadmap for application portfolios in collaboration with Business Leads, Chief Architect and Application Portfolio Owners.
• Champion mobile development best practices, performance, and platform-specific capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the Client Engineering team.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• 8+ years of IT experience with clear progression through various roles leading with at least 3 years of experience providing hands-on architectural design for software applications with proven track record of building a product and taking it to market.
• Bachelor (equivalent or higher) degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience working in Financial Services domain highly desirable.
• Proven track record in architecting solutions for Android/iOS mobile applications including cloud and microservices integration
• Experience in designing/developing cloud native solutions in GCP, Azure, AWS platforms.
• Experience in architecting end-to-end solutions involving multiple technology platforms and developing solutions leveraging established architecture/design frameworks.
• Experience in Security Architecture on the areas of authentication, authorization and auditing. Solid understanding of security protocols, OAuth2, and data protection.
• Proven hands-on experience in leading Proof of Concept / Proof of Technology initiatives.
• Experience in Agile, DevOps and iterative software development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to build and foster relationships with business partners, project stakeholders, strategic technology partners and external vendors.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries, build relationships, and achieve broader organizational goals.
• Must be flexible and ready to adapt to a dynamic environment.

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.