Scotiabank

Senior Platform Engineering

Scotiabank • $100K — $130K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 15+ years of IT experience in large organizations across diverse geographies and regulations.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services including networking, security, and identity management.
  • 5+ years of experience with Databricks on Azure including governance and architecture.
  • 5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform; knowledge of ARM/Bicep is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, including testing and security scanning.
  • 5+ years of proficiency in development/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.
  • Strong comprehension of Azure networking and security principles, including zero-trust architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance and direction to align team goals with the Azure & Databricks platform strategy.
  • Own the technical direction for Azure networking, security architecture, and Databricks governance.
  • Ensure high-quality support delivery and adherence to platform SLAs/SLOs.
  • Improve platform processes through automation and reusable Terraform modules.
  • Build strong relationships and communicate proactively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and implement observability tools for monitoring.
  • Manage incident response and lead root-cause analysis to drive service reliability.

Benefits

  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship with support for Employee Resource Groups.
  • Accessibility and workplace accommodations for all employees.
  • Opportunities for upskilling through online courses and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive rewards program with bonuses and flexible vacation options starting on day one.
  • A dynamic work environment with amenities such as free coffee and collaborative spaces.
  • Community engagement initiatives that foster belonging across various programs.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 255228

The Senior Platform Engineer will play a critical role within the Enterprise Data & AI Technology organization - one of Scotiabank's most significant enterprise wide strategic initiatives. This organization drives data enabled decision making, AI innovation, and technology modernization across the Bank.

The Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible for the building, tuning, managing infrastructure, DevOps, Platform site reliability, monitoring, troubleshooting, enhancing, enabling new features on Data & AI platform(s) as per banks Data & AI strategy. This consists of working with cross functional teams like IAM, Network, Cloud Ops, Security, Client partners etc for integration, process automation, platform enhancement and delivery of new projects.

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

  • Guidance and Direction: Provide clear direction to the team, set goals, and keep the team accountable for their deliverables. Align team goals with the overall direction of the Azure & Databricks Platform roadmap and enterprise standards.
  • Technical Oversight: Own the technical direction across Azure and Databricks: Azure networking and security architecture (VNets, Private Endpoints, NSGs, route tables, Azure Firewall), Azure Identity & Access Management (RBAC, PIM), and Databricks platform governance (Unity Catalog, workspace configuration, cluster policies). Ensure best practices for reliability, cost, and security are consistently applied.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure a high quality of support delivery for platform users; adhere to platform SLAs/SLOs and service objectives
  • Process Improvements: Continually improve platform processes and SOPs for efficiency and automation. Design and develop reusable Terraform modules for Azure native resources and Databricks (clusters, SQL warehouses, Unity Catalog objects), enabling consistent, scalable, and automated deployments via Terraform Cloud/Enterprise and CI/CD.
  • Customer Relations: Build strong relationships with data engineers, analysts, and platform users. Communicate proactively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams (Platform, Security, Cloud Ops, Networking, Data Governance) to align priorities, manage expectations, and drive adoption of platform standards.
  • Advanced Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across Databricks jobs, clusters, SQL warehouses, and Azure dependencies. Implement Azure Monitor and Log Analytics-based observability with custom dashboards for cluster/job health, driver/executor metrics, and cost insights. Establish proactive alerting and early issue detection via logs/metrics for Databricks and Azure services.
  • Site Reliability: Analyze, triage, and resolve platform issues promptly to achieve SLOs and platform reliability objectives. Drive error-budget aware practices, post-incident reviews, and resilience engineering (e.g., autoscaling, retry/backoff strategies, policy guardrails).
  • Incident Management: Provide support during major incidents, including after-hours support. Lead incident response, communications to users and stakeholders, and root-cause analysis with clear action items and follow-through.
  • Observability Tools Development: Design, build, and deploy logging/monitoring solutions for early detection and actionable insights. Standardize ingestion to Log Analytics from Databricks (audit logs, cluster events, job runs) and key Azure resources; built dashboards and alert rules to reduce MTTR.
  • Release Control Management: Maintain and enhance the Infrastructure & Platform release pipeline using Terraform, Terraform Cloud, Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, with source control in GitHub/Bitbucket and artifact promotion via ACR/Artifacts. Enforce approvals, change windows, and automated checks to ensure safe, repeatable releases.
  • Client Pipeline Management: Implement CI/CD for infrastructure and analytics workloads using Terraform, Docker, Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions, and Artifact/Container registries.Automated Terraform plan/apply, Databricks Bundle releases, policy validation, and security scanning to streamline delivery and ensure compliance.
  • Credential Security: Set up Azure Key Vault and HashiCorp Vault for secret management; integrate with Databricks secret scopes and workload identities. Enforce least-privilege access via Azure RBAC and rotate credentials per policy.
  • Vendor and Technical Support Interaction: Partner with Microsoft and Databricks support and product teams to fine-tune and troubleshoot components, plan upgrades, and adopt new capabilities aligned to roadmap and enterprise controls.
  • Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers in best practices for building, deploying, testing, and supporting services on Azure and Databricks. Promote a culture of automation, documentation, and continuous learning.


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

  • 15+ years of IT experience in big organizations operating in various geographies/regulations.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (networking, security, identity, storage, compute, PaaS).
  • 5+ years with Databricks on Azure (workspaces, jobs/workflows, clusters/SQL warehouses, Unity Catalog governance).
  • 5+ years using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform modules, Terraform Cloud/Enterprise; working knowledge of ARM/Bicep a plus).
  • 5+ years with CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), including automated testing, security scanning, and policy gates.
  • 5+ years with development/scripting languages (Python, Go optional; plus Bash/PowerShell) for automation and platform tooling.
  • 5+ years with container technologies (Docker, orchestration on AKS or containerized jobs on Databricks/Functions).
  • Strong understanding of Azure networking (VNets, subnets, Private Endpoints, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall), RBAC/PIM, and zero-trust principles.
  • In-depth knowledge of databases and data platforms: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Databricks Lakehouse (Delta Lake, SQL Warehouses), and data integration patterns (Event Hubs, ADLS Gen2).
  • Comprehensive understanding of SDLC and GitOps (branching, environments, code review, release promotion).
  • Experience with config management and automation (Ansible, Bash/PowerShell) and governance via cluster policies and IaC standards.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Management or related field


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 - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.


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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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Learn more about Scotiabank
Size
90,619 employees
Market Cap
$57.5 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+7%
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