Junior Software Engineer (Java/Spring Boot)

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to enhance revolving credit applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with Senior Engineers on strategic technology initiatives, including cloud migration and database upgrades. Candidates should have strong Java skills, experience with the Spring Framework, and an understanding of relational and NoSQL databases. This role fosters an inclusive culture with diverse working opportunities and competitive rewards.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship

Online courses and tuition assistance

Competitive Rewards program

Community engagement opportunities

Flexible vacation and benefits start on day one

Dynamic workspace features like free beverages

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java with hands-on experience in the Spring Framework.
• Experience in designing and developing APIs.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain revolving credit applications.
• Work on cloud migration and database upgrades.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)

API design and development

Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2)

NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

Customer Experience Center platform

Cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)

Credit Card Processing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field

Job description

Title: Junior Software Engineer (Java/Spring Boot)

Requisition ID: 251256

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

As a Junior Software Engineer, the incumbent will work closely with the Senior software Engineers and Solutions Architects on enhancement, projects and BAU activities related to revolving credit products.

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

Develop and maintain revolving credit applications including BAU, Intake and Projects.

Work on strategic technology initiatives, including cloud migration, database upgrades, and enhancements to monitoring and observability tools.

Define and enforce best practices including coding standards.

Drive experimentation and optimization through proof of concepts and other means.

Maintain system protocols and documentation to support operational excellence and risk management.

Proactively troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal customer impact and timely, effective remediation.

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

Strong proficiency in Java, with hands‑on experience in the Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring MVC).

Experience in designing and developing APIs.

Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).

Good understanding of Scotiabank’s Customer Experience Center platform and Cloud platform (Azure, GCP).

Good understanding of Credit Card Processing.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field required.

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Proven experience in designing and deploying real‑time solutions in a financial services environment.

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 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 – No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Scarborough || Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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.

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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.