Software Engineer Senior Associate

Requisition ID: 255715

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

Scotia Tech is the engineering and technology engine of Scotiabank. We design, build, and operate the digital platforms, applications, and infrastructure that power the Bank globally. Our teams deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions that make it easier for our customers and business partners to interact with us every day.

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

• Be the Technical expert to translate business ideas into technical solutions
• Design, develop and implement technology solutions for business problems
• Effectively find the root cause of the problem during production issues and offer efficient solutions
• Suggest improvements to supported applications and systems as needed including technical and architectural trade-offs
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of software delivery life cycle especially CI/CD and QE
• Be passionate about driving teams towards high performance and a deep pride in quality craftsmanship that delights users

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

• 5+ years of experience in software development and supporting complex large-scale customer facing platforms
• 5+ years of experience as a Java developer with a preference for Java 8/Spring, web-based information technology principles, and system integration methodologies and standards.
• 5+ years of experience in building public and internal REST APIs
• Strong experience with APM tools, such as Dynatrace, Splunk, etc. – 2 recent projects
• Strong experience using Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Launch Darkly, etc. – 2 recent projects
• Experience with understanding and using AI tools relevant to APIs
• Familiarity with OpenID, OAUTH, TCP, SSH, SSL protocols
• Experience with cloud and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes & GCP) as we aim to build self-serve products on a cloud platform
• Sound DBMS knowledge and understanding of network topologies and common network protocols and services
• Nice-To-Have Skills: FI banking experience is preferred but not required
• Nice-To-Have Skills: Well-rounded knowledge of Agile principles and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments
• Nice-To-Have Skills: Knowledge of a variety of frameworks (server side, browser side, desktop etc.) as well as high aptitude for diving in and picking up new things
• Soft Skills Required: Excellent English verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Soft Skills Required: Excellent communication skills including ability to distil technical details into simple terms; ability to influence decision making across stakeholders
• Soft Skills Required: Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex initiatives
• Soft Skills Required: Natural Problem Solver
• Soft Skills Required: The role requires leadership skills, hands-on technical experience, and a can-do approach towards environment automation / management and continuous improvement for efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Soft Skills Required: Must be reliable, proactive, results-oriented, customer-focused and attentive to details.
• Soft Skills Required: Strong organizational skills, excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Education: Bachelors or equivalent in computer science or related field is preferred

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.
• 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.