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Software Engineer, Global Payments Technology (Backend Java Developer)Scotiabank • Toronto, ON, CA
Software Engineer, Global Payments Technology (Backend Java Developer)

Software Engineer, Global Payments Technology (Backend Java Developer)

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What You’ll Do

:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
  • Implement and support Kafka-based messaging and event-driven integrations
  • Work with relational databases, including schema design, queries, and performance optimization
  • Build and consume RESTful APIs
  • Collaborate with team members to deliver features and improvements
  • Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for clean, maintainable code
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs and performance issues
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
  • Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)

What You'll Bring:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Java application development
  • Strong working knowledge of Java (8+) and Spring Boot
  • Experience with Apache Kafka (producing and consuming messages, basic event-driven workflows)
  • Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
  • Proficiency in SQL and database querying
  • Experience with REST APIs and backend service development
  • Familiarity with Git and standard build tools such as Maven or Gradle
  • Experience working effectively in a collaborative Agile team environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage tasks independently and meet delivery timelines
  • Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously improve technical skills

Nice-to-Have (Optional)

  • Experience with microservices-based architectures
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with Docker or containerized applications

Working Conditions

Work in standard office-based environments located in Scarborough and Downtown Toronto; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. No external travel required.

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

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.
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