Full Stack Developer, Automation & AI (GWO)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking a Full Stack Developer, Automation & AI to design, build, and support business applications, automation, data products, and AI-enabled capabilities that improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and support data-driven decision‑making across Global Wholesale Operations.

Working closely with engineering, analytics, data science, business, and technology partners, you will modernize manual processes, develop scalable applications, integrate enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
• Experience developing applications using Python or Java.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience using Git-based source control.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, testing, and deployment.
• OOP, SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Experience delivering software solutions beyond academic coursework.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support full-stack applications and automation solutions.
• Develop backend services, APIs, and integrations using Python, Java, and related technologies.
• Create complex dashboards, reporting solutions, scheduled jobs and data products that support operational and management decision-making.
• Integrate applications with enterprise platforms, databases, APIs, and internal data sources.
• Support intelligent automation, AI-enabled solutions, and process digitization initiatives.
• Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, release management, and production support.
• Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve business processes.
• Apply secure coding, testing, governance, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Hands-on Python/Java development

RESTful APIs

SQL & relational databases

OOP & SOLID design

Software delivery experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Tools

Power BI

GCP or Azure

Bitbucket

Job description

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Title: Full Stack Developer, Automation & AI (GWO)

Requisition ID: 273910
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The RoleThe GWO Business Performance Management Analytics & Automation team is seeking a Full Stack Developer, Automation & AI to design, build, and support business applications, automation solutions, data products, and AI-enabled capabilities that improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and support data-driven decision‑making across Global Wholesale Operations.

Working closely with engineering, analytics, data science, business, and technology partners, you will modernize manual processes, develop scalable applications, integrate enterprise data sources, create reporting solutions, and contribute to the team's growing automation and AI capabilities.

This role offers exposure to full-stack development, cloud technologies, enterprise data platforms, analytics, low-code technologies, and emerging AI solutions.

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

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support full-stack business applications and automation solutions.
• Develop backend services, APIs, and integrations using Python, Java, and related technologies.
• Create complex dashboards, reporting solutions, scheduled jobs and data products that support operational and management decision-making.
• Integrate applications with enterprise platforms, databases, APIs, and internal data sources.
• Support intelligent automation, AI-enabled solutions, and process digitization initiatives.
• Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, release management, and production support.
• Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve business processes.
• Apply secure coding, testing, governance, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Prior software development experience gained through professional, co‑op, internship, consulting, or enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on experience developing applications using Python or Java.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience using Git‑based source control.
• Understanding of software development, lifecycle, testing, and deployment practices.
• Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles and design patterns
• Experience delivering software solutions beyond academic coursework.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred (nice to have)

• Python and FastAPI, Flask, or Django;
• Java and Spring Boot
• Power BI and DAX
• ETL and data integration
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Azure
• Bitbucket
• CI/CD pipelines and release management
• Experience developing low‑code business solutions (Power apps) and workflow automation (Power automate)

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.
• 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 employees 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 every 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.

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.