Scotiabank

Principal, Infrastructure Automation Engineering

Scotiabank$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in automation and software engineering within complex environments.
  • Deep experience with Ansible for configuration management and orchestration.
  • Strong Python programming skills for API integration and automation development.
  • Experience with CI/CD practices using Git workflows and pipeline tooling.
  • Proven ability to design automation solutions for hybrid environments.
  • Understanding of security, risk, and compliance in automation contexts.
  • Broad infrastructure knowledge including Linux and Windows.

Responsibilities

  • Champion a customer-focused culture to enhance client relationships.
  • Act as a principal technical authority for enterprise automation engineering.
  • Design and maintain automation standards and reference architectures.
  • Apply strong software engineering practices to automation development.
  • Engineer automation solutions using stable, supportable interfaces.
  • Embed security and compliance controls into the automation lifecycle.
  • Lead technical delivery and mentor engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace.
  • Accessibility and workplace accommodations for employees.
  • Opportunities for upskilling through online courses and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive rewards program including flexible vacation and benefits starting on day one.
  • Community engagement initiatives like hackathons and team activities.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 267094

Contributes to the overall success of Global Technology Services in Canada by providing principallevel technical leadership in enterprise automation engineering. Accountable for designing, building,
and evolving secure, scalable automation capabilities across hybrid environments, applying strong
software engineering discipline and platform-thinking to enable consistent, reliable outcomes across
the organization. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations,
internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:
• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank
relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Acts as a principal technical authority for enterprise automation engineering, with deep expertise in
Ansible-based configuration management and orchestration across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Designs and maintains automation standards, reference architectures, patterns, and reusable components
that enable safe, repeatable automation at scale.
• Applies strong software engineering practices to automation development, including source control, code
review, testing strategies, versioning, and CI/CD integration.
• Engineers automation solutions and enterprise integrations using stable, supportable interfaces (e.g.,
identity, secrets, ITSM/change, inventory/CMDB, pipelines, logging/monitoring).
• Embeds security, risk, and compliance controls into the automation lifecycle, including least-privilege
access, secrets handling, auditability, approvals, and segregation of duties.
• Operates with a platform engineering mindset, ensuring automation solutions are reliable, observable,
maintainable, and supported through runbooks and lifecycle management practices.
• Leads technical delivery end-to-end and may provide day-to-day technical leadership for a small squad
and/or partner resources, setting engineering direction and quality standards.
• Enables adoption across teams through documentation, reference implementations, coaching, and
knowledge sharing.
• 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 and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy,
adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to
operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions 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:
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in automation and software engineering roles within complex enterprise
environments.
• Deep experience with configuration management and orchestration tools, with strong emphasis on Ansible
(playbooks, roles, inventory patterns, reusable content, and execution strategies).
• Strong programming background in Python, including API integration and development of automation
tooling/services.
• Experience applying CI/CD practices to automation code using Git-based workflows and pipeline tooling
(e.g., build, test, promote, release).
• Demonstrated experience designing automation solutions that operate across hybrid environments (onpremises and public cloud).
• Strong understanding of enterprise security, risk, and compliance requirements as they relate to
automation (least privilege, secrets handling, approvals/segregation of duties, and auditability).
• Broad infrastructure knowledge including Linux and Windows and sufficient networking, storage, and
security fundamentals to automate safely at scale.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentorship, and direction to other engineers (direct or indirect);
ability to lead a small squad and/or partner resources is an asset.
• Completion of a post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology
discipline, or equivalent practical 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.
• 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

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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