Scotiabank

Principal Engineer, Intelligent Developer Platforms

Scotiabank$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Extensive experience in designing and building large-scale developer platforms, CI/CD systems, or software delivery tooling.
  • Proven expertise in applying AI or advanced automation to software engineering workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycle principles and application security compliance.
  • Ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with enterprise-level influence.
  • Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
  • Background in platform architecture or specification-driven systems.

Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver AI-driven capabilities within developer platforms, ensuring code quality and security compliance.
  • Establish AI-assisted decision support for pull request approvals, focusing on explainability and auditability.
  • Design AI-enabled methods to identify application currency gaps and recommend code changes.
  • Lead the development of AI-based security review patterns and actionable risk signals.
  • Collaborate with developer tooling teams to integrate enterprise knowledge into AI agents securely.
  • Define long-term AI patterns for application tiers, associating code change suggestions with workflow effectiveness.
  • Direct platform approaches for consistent AI agent operations across delivery pipelines.
  • Act as a technical thought leader for AI engineering practices and adherence to SDLC compliance.

Benefits

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship initiatives fostering an inclusive culture.
  • Accessibility and workplace accommodations to support diverse employees.
  • Upskilling through courses, cross-functional development, and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive rewards program including flexible vacation and benefits starting on day one.
  • Opportunities for community engagement through various programs and events.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 267073

The Principal Engineer, Intelligent Developer Platforms is a senior individual contributor responsible for defining and delivering AI-enabled capabilities across Scotiabank's global developer platform ecosystem. This role focuses on embedding artificial intelligence directly into the software delivery lifecycle to improve code quality, application security, technical currency, and delivery efficiency, while operating within the governance, risk, and control expectations of a global financial institution.

Acting as a hands-on technical leader, this role establishes enterprise-wide patterns for AI-augmented software engineering, shapes the evolution of developer platforms, and enables development teams to safely and effectively adopt intelligent automation at scale. The Principal Engineer provides deep technical leadership, influences platform and application teams across the Bank, and plays a critical role in advancing secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) compliance through intelligent.

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

  • Define and deliver AI driven capabilities embedded within developer platforms, including automated pull request review aligned to coding standards, secure SDLC requirements, and enterprise security policies.
  • Establish AI assisted decision support mechanisms human in the loop pull request approvals, ensuring explainability, auditability, and measurements.
  • Design AI enabled approaches to proactively identify application currency gaps and technical debt, generating recommended remediation through suggested code changes and pull requests.
  • Lead the development of AI based security review patterns that analyze security scan results, threat and risk assessments, and historical context to provide clear, actionable risk signals.
  • Partner with developer tooling and IDE teams to embed enterprise knowledge into AI agents, enabling controlled and secure interaction with bank systems through approved interfaces and guardrails.
  • Define long term AI patterns for advanced application tiers, including the use of work management artifacts to suggest code changes and measure automation effectiveness.
  • Drive platform level approaches for specification driven workflows, reducing bespoke workflow implementations and enabling consistent operation of AI agents across delivery pipelines.
  • Act as a technical thought leader for AI augmented engineering practices, establishing standards, reference architectures, and guardrails aligned to secure SDLC and policy compliance.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior engineers, influencing delivery and platform adoption across multiple teams without direct authority..


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 a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Extensive experience designing and building large-scale developer platforms, CI/CD systems, or software delivery tooling.
  • Demonstrated expertise applying artificial intelligence or advanced automation to software engineering workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycle principles, application security, and policy compliance.
  • Proven ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with enterprise-level influence.
  • Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries.
  • Background in platform architecture, specification-driven systems, or workflow automation at scale.
  • Experience mentoring senior engineers and setting technical direction across multiple teams.


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 such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more!


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.

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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