Scotiabank

Senior Architect, High Value Payment Architecture

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of IT experience focused on enterprise integration patterns and resilient architecture.
  • Familiarity with the payment domain, including payment networks and SWIFT messaging is preferred.
  • Proficiency with structured architecture practices, hybrid cloud deployments, and migration roadmaps.
  • Experience designing and implementing highly distributed global systems along with network infrastructure and security.
  • Knowledge of performance engineering techniques and secure development principles like OAuth.
  • Experience with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and build advanced payment processing platforms.
  • Architect and develop end-to-end hybrid cloud transaction processing systems.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to engineers, promoting best practices.
  • Design scalable software that maintains resilience across multiple cloud vendors.
  • Work alongside the Chief Architect to align projects with the payment reference architecture.
  • Research emerging technologies that could enhance payment and core banking platforms.
  • Align solutions with strategic roadmaps, identifying new business opportunities.
  • Champion a high-performance and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace.
  • Accessibility initiatives to create inclusive environments and remove barriers.
  • Upskilling opportunities through online courses and tuition assistance.
  • Comprehensive rewards program that includes flexible vacations and immediate benefits.
  • Community engagement programs to foster belonging.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 257050

Purpose

Global Platforms Architecture team is looking for a Software Architect to lead the High Value Payment (Wire) domain, working closely with Engineering teams to drive out modernization of our payment platforms.

What You'll Do:
  • Work closely with Delivery and Engineering teams, Product Owners and technical platform teams to architect, design and develop next generation payments processing platforms and enable incremental delivery of new features to the platforms.
  • Drive out end-to-end software architecture, design and develop distributed hybrid cloud based transaction processing systems.
  • Perform code review, provide guidance and mentorship to engineers in the team, ensuring best practices are followed and software artifacts are built in a sustainable manner
  • Have the ability to architect, design and deliver software that can scale elastically across multiple data centers and cloud vendors while staying resilient.
  • Work with the Chief Architect of Payment domain, helping teams align with our payment reference architecture.
  • Performing research and development to evaluate emerging technologies and their potential to redesign payments and core banking platforms.
  • Aligning solutions to strategic technical and capability roadmaps and identifying new shared capabilities and business opportunities.
  • Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
  • Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.


What You'll Bring:
  • 5+ years of experience in IT, with an emphasis on enterprise integration patterns, including API / Microservice design, Asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka, MQ), relational databases, in-memory databases, resilient architecture
  • Experience in the payment domain is desired, familiarity with payment networks, SWIFT messaging format is an asset
  • Experience with structured Architecture practices, hybrid cloud deployments, and on-premise to-cloud migration deployments and roadmaps.
  • Experience building, architecting, designing, and implementing highly distributed global based systems. Experience in network infrastructure, security, data, or application development.
  • Performance engineering techniques.
  • Security - secure development principles, OAuth, infrastructure security, public key infrastructure
  • Experience of working with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and their application
  • Previous working experience in Agile/Scrum software delivery model.
  • HA Design/Architecture principles
  • Experience with software design / development on both on premise and cloud based environments

Working Conditions

Work in a standard office-based environments located in Scarborough and Downtown Toronto; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. No external travel required.

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

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.


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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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.

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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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