Scotiabank

Advisory Software Engineer

Scotiabank • $100K — $130K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related tech field
  • 6+ years of hands-on software development experience with Customer Communications Management tools (CCM)
  • 6+ years of experience with Opentext Exstream v23.3 or later and Communications Builder
  • 5+ years of experience with a modern programming language such as Java
  • Experience supporting production applications with a focus on stability and incident resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead application architecture design focused on Opentext Exstream.
  • Facilitate customer and solution discovery sessions with cross-functional teams.
  • Design and automate testing, including functional and performance tests.
  • Write deployment scripts and manage code through version control.
  • Coach junior Engineers to foster their growth and career development.

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplace culture.
  • Accessibility and workplace accommodations for all employees.
  • Upskilling opportunities through online courses and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive rewards program with flexible vacation options.
  • Community engagement programs to promote belonging and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 256413

The Software Engineer Contributes to the overall success of the Customer Communications Composition team in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the team's strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are incompliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures

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

  • Lead the application architecture design centered around Opentext Exstream and Opentext Communications Builder/Communications Server
  • Work closely with end users, SMEs, cross functional teams and business teams to understand business needs, conduct gap analysis and requirements assessments as needed
  • Actively lead and participate in customer discovery and solution discovery sessions
  • Partner with Architecture on the design and integration for technology solutions
  • Proactively provide guidance and recommendation on the software design
  • Be involved in the full life cycle of a project, responsible for producing actionable and complete specifications, writing production quality code, and implementation
  • Deliver and enhance new and current solutions and applications
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams on the components to meet the performance requirements
  • Collaborate to provide estimation and break down of work to enable small and frequent releases to production
  • Design test sets and automate where possible, including functional and non functional testing, regression testing as well as performance testing
  • Write deployment scripts and leverage tools such as the Accelerator pipeline to promote code
  • Build software solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders while focusing on continually reducing technical debt
  • Improve the end user experience by finding scalable solutions and addressing complex ad hoc queries
  • Set up development environments necessary to build the entire solution
  • Participate in merging, integrating, versioning, promoting, code through environments and version control
  • Create, socialize, and implement on technical roadmaps
  • Coach and mentors junior Engineers to support their career development and personal growth
  • Provide expertise in the technologies and frameworks used to deliver on business objectives
  • Stay ahead of latest technologies, tools, patterns, best practices and brings them to the team for consideration.
  • Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
  • Support the solution in production (as needed); triaging and problem-solving incidents to restore services in production and with follow up on root cause/permanent fixes
  • Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Provide technical leadership for various team applications and processes
  • Able to work with and refactor legacy code (as needed)
  • Participate and run SCRUM Meetings (as needed)
  • Ensure software reliability, observability and operational efficiency


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

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related tech field
  • 6+ years of hands on software development experience with Customer Communications Management tools (CCM) in conceptualization, design, engineering, and debugging
  • 6+ years of hand on software development experience with Opentext Exstream v23.3 or later and Opentext Communications Builder
  • 5+ years' experience with a modern programming language such as Java
  • 5+ years' experience developing, deploying, and maintaining large scale applications with complex integration
  • 4 + years' experience reading, writing, and running SQL scripts
  • Working experience with data technologies and databases, preferably in one or more of: Postgres, MSSQL, Oracle DB, Apache NiFi, Apache Kafka, Apache ElasticSearch, comfortable working with large datasets
  • Working experience with scheduling and monitoring tools such as Autosys, Splunk and Dynatrace
  • Hands-on experience working with Continuous Integration (CI) build-automation tools such as Jenkins
  • Experience working in an Agile environment,
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud or Google Cloud GCP experience would be an asset
  • Good working knowledge of design patterns and best practices
  • Experience working with real-time, high availability and low latency systems
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps best practices and tooling, including CI/CD, Helm, Harness, Jenkins, Kubernetes and Docker
  • Experience integrating with third-party SaaS providers, libraries and SDKs
  • Experience with cloud development concepts such as Docker, Kubernetes, development experience using GCP, Opentext Cloud Native and Opentext Orchestrator
  • Knowledge in secure coding, authentication, authorization and compliance
  • Core banking experience, especially in understanding financial systems, transaction flows, and regulatory compliance within enterprise environments
  • Experience supporting production applications, ensuring stability through incident resolution, root cause analysis, and proactive issue prevention
  • Passion about exploring emerging technologies such as AI/ML and can creatively apply them to solve business and technology challenges
  • Valuable inputs and suggestions to enhance our engineering practices
  • An Outcome-focused approach to work and problem-solving
  • 3+ years' Agile Scrum experience - demonstrated understanding of Agile concepts, agile estimations and ceremonies
  • 5+ years combined experience JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, MS office suite or equivalent tools
  • Experience with test preparation and test execution
  • Financial software development organization experience


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 - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons.


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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.

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

Innovative Work Environment

Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

Benefits and Growth

Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

Networking and Professional Development

Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

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Learn more about Scotiabank
Size
90,619 employees
Market Cap
$57.5 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+7%
NASDAQ
BNS
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