Java Developer

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rewards program

Tuition assistance

Flexible vacation

Community engagement opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Java Developer in Toronto to develop and maintain web applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 3 years of experience with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot frameworks. Responsibilities include designing RESTful APIs, maintaining application stability, and optimizing performance. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering competitive rewards and community engagement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of experience in Java, Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Expertise in Webservices (REST, SOAP) and enterprise design patterns.
• In-depth knowledge of Java SE features (Java 8+).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Java and related technologies.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and SOAP services.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance.

Skills

Java (preferably Java 17+)

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

SOAP services

Microservices Architecture

Docker

CI/CD Pipelines

JUnit

Mockito

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, OpenAPI, Swagger, and Java/Jakarta EE backend technologies.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and SOAP services.
• Maintain the application codebase, including applying security patches and addressing vulnerabilities to ensure system stability, reliability, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Manage, maintain, and coordinate the renewal of SSL certificates for internal and external applications to ensure secure communication and system compliance.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain cutting‑edge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ Years of experience of Java (preferably Java 17+), Spring and Spring Boot frameworks for building robust, scalable RESTful APIs and backend SOAP services.
• Expertise in Webservices (REST, SOAP), Java/Jakarta EE (Servlet, JAX‑RS, JMS, JPA, JDBC, CDI) and enterprise design patterns (MVC, Singleton, Front Controller, Factory, DAO, DTO etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of Java SE features (Java 8+), including Lambdas, Streams, Concurrency/multithreading, etc.
• Strong Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Knowledge on CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, integration testing) to ensure quality and smooth deployments.

Nice to have skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Benefits

• 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 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, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Location

Canada : Ontario : Toronto