Director of Engineering Modernization & Cost Transformation

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Director of Engineering Modernization to lead the modernization and simplification efforts across Canadian Banking Engineering. The role focuses on delivering applications and platforms efficiently while ensuring operational excellence. Candidates should have 7–10 years of engineering leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and expertise in DevOps and automation practices. This position is based in Toronto, Ontario and offers competitive rewards and a commitment to an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations

Upskilling through online courses

Competitive Rewards program

Community Engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of engineering leadership experience.
• Proven experience in large-scale modernization and simplification.
• Strong background in modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution of modernization initiatives.
• Translate program strategy into actionable engineering delivery plans.
• Drive engineering best practices across Modernization squads.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Automation

CI/CD

DevOps

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Applied Technology

Job description

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Director of Engineering Modernization to lead the modernization and simplification efforts across Canadian Banking Engineering. The role focuses on delivering applications and platforms efficiently while ensuring operational excellence. Candidates should have 7–10 years of engineering leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and expertise in DevOps and automation practices. This position is based in Toronto, Ontario and offers competitive rewards and a commitment to an inclusive culture.