Junior Software Engineer (Java / Spring Boot)

Requisition ID : 251256

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

As a  Junior Software Engineer,  the incumbent will work closely with the Senior  software  Engineers and Solutions Architects on enhancement, projects and BAU activities related to revolving credit products.

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

Develop and  maintain  revolving credit applications including BAU,  Intake  and Projects.

Work on strategic technology initiatives, including cloud migration, database upgrades, and enhancements to  monitoring  and observability tools.

Define and enforce best  practices  including coding standards.

Drive experimentation and optimization through proof of concepts and other means.

Maintain system protocols and documentation to support operational excellence and risk management

Proactively troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal customer impact and  timely , effective remediation.

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

Strong  proficiency  in Java, with hands-on experience in the Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring MVC).

E xperience in designing and developing APIs.

K nowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2) and  no -SQL databases ( e.g.  MongoDB).

Good  understanding of Scotiabank’s Customer Experience Center platform and Cloud platform (Azure, GCP ).

Good understanding of Credit Card Processing.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field  required .

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proven experience in designing and deploying real-time solutions in a financial services 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 : Scarborough || 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.