Fullstack Java Developer with JSP

Scotiabank; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bank's Canadian Banking Engineering team as a Software Developer. Contribute to customer-focused projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering high-quality software. Collaborate in an Agile environment and enhance engineering practices. Enjoy a remote-friendly workplace and competitive rewards.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Remote-friendly work environment

Upskilling opportunities

Competitive Rewards program

Flexible vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• 3+ years' experience working in Agile/Scrum framework.

Responsibilities

• Write well designed, testable, efficient code.
• Collaborate with the Scrum team to plan milestones.
• Champion a customer-focused culture.

Skills

Java

Agile

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary education in computer science or engineering

Tools

Java 8-21

Spring

Spring Boot

JavaScript

Azure

GKE/GCP

Job description

Requisition ID: 220141

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

Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of the Canadian Banking Engineering in Canada 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.

Accountabilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge. Planning and executing to meet sprint objectives as well as program/project milestones as a member of the scrum team.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Collaborate with the Scrum team to plan milestones, successfully execute software delivery, and escalate issues as needed
• Create, refine and maintain product backlog and associated deliverables, release backlog with forecasted delivery timelines
• Help improve and drive our engineering practices by providing valuable inputs and suggestions as to what works well and what can be done better
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by information sharing and team cooperation
• Demonstrate strong personal values and a commitment to our mission and customers
• 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
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Experience and education

• 5+ years of experience in software development and supporting complex large-scale customer facing platforms
• Proficient in Java and JSP to support Enterprise Applications and Services
• Work experience as a Java developer with a preference for Java 8-21/Spring, Spring Boot, web-based information technology principles, and system integration methodologies and standards.
• 3+ years' experience working in Agile/ Scrum framework
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence decision making across stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead team members with differing opinions and provide guidance to varying levels of experience
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Post-secondary education, preferably in computer science, engineering
• Experience in additional front-end JavaScript frameworks an asset (e.g React/Angular)
• Experience in working with scalable containerized systems in public cloud an asset (Azure and GKE/GCP).
• A Scrum certification would be an asset.

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 everyone 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.
• Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best.
• 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.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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.