Director, Solutions Engineering

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Director of Solutions Engineering in Toronto to lead the design and delivery of scalable, full-stack solutions. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on coding standards, microservices architectures, and DevSecOps practices. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 12+ years of full-stack development experience are required, along with a strong background in technical leadership and Agile methodologies. The role emphasizes diversity and inclusion at all levels.

Benefits

Competitive Rewards program

Upskilling opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years in full-stack development with strong architecture focus.
• 2+ years in technical leadership.
• Strong Agile methodology experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable and performant solutions.
• Establish and enforce coding standards.
• Drive microservices-based architectures.

Skills

Full-stack development

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Google Cloud

Splunk

Dynatrace

Job description

Title: Director, Solutions Engineering

Requisition ID: 244737

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Global Wealth Engineering (GWE) team is continuously modernizing and enhancing application and data platforms for Scotia Wealth Management. Our group consists of several agile teams working closely together to deliver, support, and maintain the platforms that service multiple domains such as client, advisor, and asset management experiences.

The team is searching for a passionate Solutions Engineer who is motivated to design and develop components of enterprise applications and providing consultative guidance across all assignments and experiences. You will work as part of a team to ensure that the business and technical architecture of the delivered solution matches business requirements. You will be asked to take technical lead on various aspects of design, development and mentoring of resources while working with architects, developers, key business stakeholders, various technical support teams across the Bank, regulatory and compliance groups, and senior leadership.

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

• Design and deliver scalable, performant, and cost-effective full-stack solutions for internal and external applications.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design guidelines, and best practices across engineering teams.
• Drive microservices-based architectures, Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers, and service-oriented solutions integrating with RESTful APIs and event streaming platforms.
• Manage cross-squad engineering resourcing based on available skill sets and product/technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (front-end, back-end, cloud, security, DevOps) for seamless integration and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
• Support key DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing, and deployment strategies for multi-cloud environments.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security-first principles (encryption, identity management, secure API design).
• Act as a senior resource for troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support.
• Maintain strong knowledge of wealth management and asset management business strategies and applications.

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

• Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
  • 12+ years in full-stack development with strong coding and architecture focus.
  • 2+ years in technical leadership (guiding teams, enforcing standards).
• Technical Proficiency in:
  • Google Cloud (Cloud Run, Functions, BigQuery, GKE).
  • Security: SSL/TLS, OAuth2, JWT, vulnerability scanning tools (Fortify, BlackDuck).
  • Monitoring: Splunk, Dynatrace.
  • Strong Agile methodology experience and modern SDLC practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
  • Able to lead multiple engineering teams through a common vision to deliver quality code across all products.
  • Strong understanding of cloud cost models and project/transit budgeting.

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 - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, 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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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