Scotiabank

Senior Manager, Development

Scotiabank$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software development experience, with a focus on banking delivery roles
  • Proven leadership in large-scale API and integration teams
  • Strong technical proficiency in Java, microservices, and API development
  • Experience managing enterprise applications for production stability
  • Hands-on knowledge of IBM MDM or equivalent customer data platforms
  • Expertise in enhancing platform reliability through telemetry and observability
  • Familiarity with integration technologies like Kafka and asynchronous patterns
  • Solid grasp of distributed systems and high-availability design techniques
  • Experience leading modernization projects from legacy to hybrid architectures
  • Proficient in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams for API and integration service delivery
  • Accountable for the IBM MDM application, ensuring its stability and resiliency
  • Drive implementation of telemetry for enhanced incident response and production visibility
  • Support modernization efforts from mainframe to MDM, focusing on performance improvements
  • Define and execute the API and integration strategy aligned with enterprise goals
  • Ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives within budget and quality standards
  • Establish engineering standards for API and Java development focused on security and scalability
  • Implement metrics and KPIs for delivery governance
  • Collaborate with architecture and infrastructure teams for secure solutions
  • Cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within teams
  • Mentor team members and manage financials across project portfolios

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative projects impacting customer experience
  • Dynamic work environment supporting professional growth and development
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams across the enterprise
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in the financial sector
  • Potential for career advancement in a leading technology-driven organization
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 265212

The Customer Information Systems - Client Systems Domain is seeking a results-oriented Senior Manager Development to lead delivery of CIS APIs and integration platforms while owning the MDM (IBM) application. This role is accountable for driving API engineering, delivery, platform reliability, and modernization, including improving resiliency and implementing telemetry as part of the mainframe to MDM transformation.

You will lead a cross functional team of FTE and Contract staff consisting of Engineers, Delivery Manager, QE, and BSAs to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing client data services that are critical to the bank's customer experience and enterprise integration ecosystem.

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

  • Lead and manage Delivery Managers and cross-functional teams (API/Java, QE, BSAs) to deliver CIS APIs and integration services
  • Own IBM MDM application delivery, stability, and resiliency, driving improvements in availability, recovery, and observability
  • Drive telemetry implementation (logging, monitoring, tracing, alerting) to improve production visibility and incident response for MDM and APIs
  • Support modernization efforts related to mainframe to MDM migration, ensuring minimal disruption and improved platform performance
  • Define and execute the API and integration roadmap aligned with enterprise architecture and client data strategy
  • Ensure delivery of complex initiatives within timelines, budget, and quality expectations across BAU and transformation
  • Establish engineering standards across API and Java development focused on scalability, resilience, and security
  • Drive integration patterns including REST APIs, messaging, and event-driven architectures
  • Implement strong delivery governance, metrics, and KPIs (reliability, performance, throughput, defect leakage)
  • Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and enterprise teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions
  • Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams
  • Develop talent through coaching, structured feedback, and career progression planning
  • Manage financials and resource allocation across the portfolio


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

  • 10+ years of experience in software development with significant experience in delivery leadership roles in banking domain
  • Proven experience leading large-scale API and integration delivery teams through Delivery Managers
  • Strong technical background in Java, microservices, and API development
  • Experience owning enterprise applications with accountability for production stability and resilience
  • Hands-on exposure to IBM MDM or similar customer data platforms
  • Experience improving platform reliability through observability and telemetry (monitoring, logging, alerting)
  • Experience with integration technologies including messaging (Kafka, MQ) and synchronous/asynchronous patterns
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, performance tuning, and high-availability design
  • Experience delivering modernization programs, including legacy to distributed or hybrid architecture transitions
  • Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


Nice-to-have skills:

  • Experience in customer data domain within financial services
  • Exposure to mainframe integration or modernization scenarios
  • Knowledge of API security (OAuth, JWT) and enterprise security practices
  • Exposure to cloud-native architectures and observability platforms
  • Experience operating in regulated environments


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.

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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.

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