Scotiabank

Associate Platform Engineer

Scotiabank$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in application design, development, and operations
  • Hands-on experience with React, Node JS, and Java 8
  • Familiarity with Core Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka
  • Basic understanding of RESTful services and Microservices architecture
  • Experience working in an Agile environment with tools like JIRA and Confluence
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Champion a customer-focused culture to enhance client relationships.
  • Perform system analysis, object-oriented design, and programming.
  • Provide technical documentation and support for applications.
  • Refine technical requirements and offer design guidance.
  • Conduct coding, unit testing, and debugging of applications.
  • Lead implementation efforts in both non-production and production environments.
  • Collaborate on production issue analysis and root cause investigations.

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture valuing diversity, equity, and allyship.
  • Commitment to accessibility and workplace accommodations.
  • Opportunities for upskilling through online courses and development programs.
  • Flexible vacation, personal, and sick days with benefits starting on day one.
  • Dynamic work environment with team collaboration spaces and refreshments.
  • Opportunities for community engagement and participation.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 261791

Associate Platform Engineer will have hands-on experience in application design, development, and operations that leverage such technologies as React, Node JS,Java 8, RESTful services, Microservices.

Event Exchange is an enterprise grade platform providing Event management for bank events that will be used by applications, services, and systems across Scotia Bank. Event Exchange will have external applications produce data to it, is able to ingest data from existing sources and make all of this data available to its external consumers in a safe and secure manner driving reuse, scalability and data availability.

The incumbent should be quick learner and must be adept at trouble-shooting and problem solving in a highly integrated cloud environment. Experience with continuous integration and deployment methodology is an asset.

The individual is comfortable working with business and technical staff ensuring systems are designed and maintained according to enterprise architectural standards. Collaborating with team members, they will utilize agile best practices and metrics to build high quality technology solutions in line with the product's vision.

It is essential that the incumbent to be proactive, eager to learn, have a 'Can Do' attitude, and demonstrate initiative and eagerness to succeed.

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

  • Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
  • You will provide system analysis, object-oriented design / programming, technical documentation, and support for existing and new applications and systems.
  • You will provide recommendations on best practices and enhancements that are in line with the bank's technology road map.
  • You will work with project team to refine technical requirements and provide technical design and guidance based on industry best practices.
  • You will perform coding, unit testing, debugging, documenting, and implementing of applications and scripts.
  • You will participate in estimation and planning of development efforts required for various projects and enhancements.
  • You will maintain, support, and enhance existing applications and participate in regular code reviews for release activities.
  • You will lead the implementation efforts for implementations of code to non-production and production environments.
  • You will participate in production issue analysis and perform root cause analysis for production issues and implementation issues.
  • You will assist the product owners and business analysts in discovering the current system behavior and provide recommendations on improving the current system.
  • Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct. Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.


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

  • Frontend development background in building web applications using technologies like ReactJS, NodeJS, NextJS and modern JavaScript toolsets (SonarQube, CheckMarx, Web Inspect) and knowledgeable in HTML/CSS
  • Must have technical working experience with Core Java (Version 8 or higher)/Java, JDK17+
  • Basic understanding of Spring framework - Spring Boot and Kafka
  • Familiarity with SOAP/REST, IntelliJ or Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
  • Familiarity of GIT, Bitbucket, Gradle, Maven, Jira, Confluence, or a similar tool(s) for building Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Basic understanding of Google Cloud and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity of agile environment. Collaboration tools - JIRA, Confluence
  • Customer first mindset while providing technology solutions to business problems.
  • English proficiency. Good communicator- written and oral as the role involves interactions with stakeholders
  • Excellent team player with experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Good organizational skills, excellent problem-solving.
  • Must be flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment.
  • Must be reliable, pro-active, results-oriented, customer-focused and attentive to details.
  • Minimal educational requirements are a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering/mathematics discipline.


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 - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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