Scotiabank

Senior Software Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering, computer science, math or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • Experience in systems design, development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies.
  • Effective communication skills under tight deadlines.
  • Extensive experience with JAVA technologies and frameworks (React JS, Next JS, Spring Framework, J2EE, JSP, JSF 2, JUnit, ANGULAR JS).
  • Familiarity with open-source DevOps tools (Bitbucket/GIT, Jenkins, Artifactory, Gradle, Docker).
  • Strong understanding of Test Automation frameworks and SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • 3+ years of microservices and micro frontends development in Java; 2+ years on Google Cloud Platform and/or Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

  • Champion a customer-focused culture.
  • Foster a high-performance and inclusive work environment.
  • Guide and recommend on software design.
  • Collaborate with SMEs on Business Banking and Cash Management trends.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams for performance requirements.
  • Facilitate small, frequent releases to production through effective planning.
  • Participate in customer discovery and solution sessions.
  • Develop software solutions focusing on reducing technical debt.
  • Configure development environments for comprehensive solutions.
  • Triaging production incidents and implementing permanent fixes.
  • Create and execute technical roadmaps.
  • Mentor junior Engineers for growth and development.
  • Stay updated on latest technologies and practices.
  • Ensure activities align with bank's risk culture and compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and collaborative working environment fostering creativity and curiosity.
  • Access to necessary tools and technology for meaningful customer experiences.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse industry leaders from top tech companies.
  • Career development focus with access to skills training and growth opportunities.
  • No strict dress code; prioritizing comfort.
  • Access to thousands of online and in-person courses for skill enhancement.
  • Competitive rewards package, including profit sharing, paid leaves, and comprehensive health plans.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 249307

The Role

Contributes to the overall success of the Payments & Core Banking Engineering globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

What will you do?
• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Proactively provide guidance and recommendation on the software design.
• Collaborate with SMEs to understand Business Banking and Cash Management trends.
• Collaborate with cross functional team on the components to meet the performance requirements.
• Collaborate to provide estimation and break down of work to enable small and frequent releases to production.
• Actively participate in customer discovery and solution discovery sessions.
• Build software solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders while focusing on continually reducing technical debt
• Set up development environments necessary to build the entire solution.
• Participate in merging, integrating, versioning, promoting, code through environments and version control.
• Triaging and problem-solving incidents to restore services in production and with follow up on root cause / permanent fixes.
• Create, socialize, and implement on technical roadmaps.
• Coache and mentors junior Engineers to support their career development and personal growth.
• Provide expertise in the technologies and frameworks used to deliver on business objectives.
• Stay ahead of latest technologies, tools, patterns, best practices and brings them to the team for consideration.
• 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.

What do you need to succeed?
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience delivering scalable, high-performance systems.
  • 3+ years in a senior or lead developer capacity, providing technical leadership and mentoring.
  • Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade solutions under tight timelines.
  • Expert-level experience with Java, Sprint Boot, Spring Cloud, RESTful services, microservice design, and distributed systems.
  • Strong understanding of event-driven architectures, asynchronous patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and clean architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with Junit, Mockito, integration testing, and performance testing.
  • Strong experience with React JS, Next JS, React Hooks, TypeScript, Node JS and modern UI patterns.
  • Experience building scalable, responsive, and accessible front-end applications.
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms, ideally Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong hands-on experience with: Git / Bitbucket, Jenkins, ArgoCD, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, Maven / Gradle, Docker & Kubernetes, Artifactory / Nexus.
  • Experience with Kafka, Pub/Sub, EventHub, or equivalent streaming technologies.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB etc.)
  • Exposure to payments, cash management, or financial services systems is an asset.


What's in it for you?
  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences
  • You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
  • We hire you for your talent - not just a job - so you can grow with us. We'll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole
  • Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does
  • Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones
  • A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental 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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