Technical Lead

Technical LeadScotiabankTorontoRequisition ID : 235562 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Technology Lead to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with intermediate experience who is ready to grow into a leadership path while playing a key role in how we govern, deliver, and scale technology across the organization. As a tech lead, you’ll work horizontally across multiple platforms and teams — helping to shape technology governance, vendor / contract management, technology spend analysis, delivery planning, and cross-team coordination. You’ll be a connector between engineering teams, business stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring that initiatives move forward efficiently and with the right guardrails in place.Technology Governance & Standards

• Contribute to defining and maintaining technology standards, architecture guardrails, and best practices.
• Support review processes for new tools, platforms, and integrations. Vendor & Contract Management
• Assist in evaluating technology vendors, contracts, and SaaS platforms.
• Support procurement, licensing, and vendor relationship management.
• Track contract renewals and support cost optimization efforts. Technology Spend & Analysis
• Partner with finance and procurement to analyze tech spend and provide insights on optimization opportunities.
• Build dashboards or reports to improve visibility into technology costs and utilization. Delivery & Planning Support
• Coordinate with engineering, product, and operations teams to align delivery timelines.
• Help track dependencies, risks, and resource allocation across initiatives.
• Support sprint / quarterly planning cycles with data and insights. Cross-Team Collaboration
• Serve as a bridge between different engineering and business teams.
• Help resolve blockers and ensure alignment across projects.
• 4-6 years of experience in a technology, engineering, or IT-focused role with exposure to multiple tech stacks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial / operational data and present insights.
• Experience working with technology contracts, vendors, or procurement.
• Familiarity with project delivery frameworks (Agile, Scrum, or hybrid).
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; able to manage dependencies across multiple teams.
• Solid communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Prior experience in technology governance or enterprise architecture functions.
• Hands-on familiarity with collaboration and planning tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, PowerBI, etc.).
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• 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.
• 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. 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.

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