Scotiabank

Salesforce Delivery Lead

Scotiabank$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a senior technical leadership role
  • Deep experience with Salesforce DX, Lightning, Apex, and asynchronous processing
  • Hands-on experience with production deployments and release management
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce Flows and automation frameworks
  • Experience leading Agile teams to improve delivery outcomes
  • Familiar with data migration and integration tools
  • Solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior leaders to define delivery strategy and execution plans
  • Oversee enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations in multi-org environments
  • Ensure compliance with Salesforce governance and delivery standards
  • Lead cross-functional teams in Agile frameworks for delivery excellence
  • Manage sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery forecasting
  • Drive engineering quality through best practices and peer reviews
  • Integrate Salesforce platform capabilities to enhance Advisor Desktop experience

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship
  • Accessibility in the workplace with accommodations provided
  • Upskilling opportunities through online courses and tuition assistance
  • Competitive rewards program with benefits starting on day one
  • Support for community engagement through various programs
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 258196

The Total Wealth 360 team within Global Wealth Engineering is driving a multi-year digital transformation to deliver a best-in-class Advisor Desktop for Canadian Wealth Management (CWM). To support this journey, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Salesforce Development Lead to oversee the successful delivery of complex Salesforce initiatives across the Financial Services Cloud (FSC) ecosystem.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, agile, and innovation-driven lab environment, partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes. The successful candidate will provide hands-on development leadership and end-to-end delivery ownership across multiple workstreams, enabling a unified single-pane-of-glass experience for Advisors by seamlessly integrating data, workflows, and insights into a cohesive and scalable platform.

The Salesforce Development Lead is expected to lead teams operating under Agile Scrum and Kanban delivery models and will be accountable for driving delivery predictability, team velocity, and engineering excellence.

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

  • Proven experience collaborating with senior Business and Technology leaders to define delivery strategy, execution plans, and roadmaps
  • Extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations across complex, multi-org environments
  • Strong expertise in Salesforce governance, release management, and enterprise delivery standards
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, QA, Architecture, and Operations
  • Proven leadership within Agile delivery frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban, with accountability for:
    • Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
    • Iteration planning, capacity management, dependency tracking, and delivery forecasting
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, including:
    • Financial Services Cloud (Households, Person Accounts, rollups)
    • Sales Cloud and Service Cloud
    • Integration patterns using REST, SOAP, and Bulk APIs
  • Experience leading teams using DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, including SFDX, Git-based source control, and automated deployments
  • Ability to drive code quality and delivery discipline through standards, peer reviews, and engineering best practices
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance delivery execution and strategic oversight


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

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior technical leadership or delivery role
  • Deep experience with Salesforce DX, Lightning (Aura/LWC), Apex, and asynchronous processing (Batch, Queueable, Future)
  • Hands-on experience overseeing production deployments, sandbox strategies, rollback approaches, and enterprise release runbooks
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce Flows, automation frameworks, and scalable solution patterns
  • Demonstrated ability to lead Agile teams through continuous improvement, velocity optimization, and predictable delivery outcomes
  • Exposure to data migration and integration tools (e.g., Data Loader, middleware platforms)
  • Solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Experience supporting production stability, incident management, and root cause analysis
  • Prior experience in Banking or Financial Services, preferably Wealth Management


Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud and/or Marketing Cloud
  • Knowledge of security and quality tools such as SonarQube, Veracode, or AppOmni
  • Scripting experience (Bash and/or PowerShell)
  • Experience with delta deployments, test optimization, and sandbox refresh/sanitization processes


Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • Salesforce certifications required, including several of the following:
    • Platform Developer I & II
    • Platform App Builder
    • Integration Architect
    • Salesforce Administrator
    • Salesforce Architect
    • Sales Cloud or Service Cloud Consultant


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

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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