Platform Engineer

Platform EngineerScotiabankTorontoRequisition ID : 235304

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.The Global Finance – Platform Engineering Team plays critical role in architectural design, installation, configuration and support of Finance & Reporting applications.The Senior Platform Specialist will be responsible for providing platform and application support for complex systems such as OBIEE, E-Business Suite, OFSAA, and PeopleSoft. This role will also contribute to modernization efforts including containerization, automation, cloud migration, and orchestration integration.We are seeking a highly skilled and automation-driven Senior Platform Specialist to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring over 9 years of experience in managing enterprise middleware environments, with deep expertise in Oracle WebLogic, Apache HTTP Server, and cloud-native technologies. This role is critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and high-availability operations across both cloud and on-premises platforms.

• In this role you will :
• Lead platform support and delivery for Oracle Application stack components including WebLogic, Apache HTTP Server, and OBIEE.
• Perform application upgrades, patching, and performance tuning across multiple environments.
• Support containerization initiatives for OBIEE and PeopleSoft, including Docker / Podman setup and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Collaborate with cloud teams to enable scalable deployments on platforms like Google Cloud and Azure.
• Provide technical guidance on ETL tools such as DataStage, Talend, and Kafka for integration and data flow optimization.
• Assist in building automated deployment pipelines and DevOps workflows for platform services.
• Support business agility by enabling dynamic environment provisioning and resource optimization.
• Contribute to compliance and security patching cycles, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Provide production and UAT support, troubleshooting complex issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
• 7+ years of experience managing Oracle application platform components, including middleware technologies such as WebLogic, Apache HTTP Server, and related infrastructure services.
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization of enterprise applications.
• 1–2 years of experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with ETL tools like DataStage, Talend, or Kafka.
• Nice to have exposure to Power BI for reporting and visualization.
• Nice to have familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and configuration management tools such as Ansible.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Shell Script or Java for automation and integration.
• Proven ability to manage upgrade cycles, patching schedules, and performance tuning.
• Experience supporting high-availability configurations and scalable architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• 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 such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!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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