Platform Engineer, Global Treasury Tech.

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Platform Engineer in Toronto. This role involves supporting Windows-based infrastructure and cloud integration while focusing on automation with tools like PowerShell and Python. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in Microsoft technologies and a strong interest in financial systems. A competitive rewards package is offered, including performance bonuses and generous vacation.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Company matching programs

Generous vacation

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in platform or infrastructure support roles.
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server, SQL Server, and enterprise IT environments.
• Experience or coursework in shell scripting and Python.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the configuration and support of Windows Server environments.
• Support integration efforts between on-premises infrastructure and vendor-hosted solutions in Azure.
• Contribute to automation tasks using PowerShell, Bash, and Python.

Skills

Windows Server

SQL Server

Shell scripting

Python

Microsoft Azure

Education

Experience in platform support roles (internships or co-op)

Job description

Platform Engineer, Global Treasury Tech.

Requisition ID: 238247
Employee Referral Program – Potential Reward:$2,000.00

We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank.

The Team

The Global Risk and Treasury Technology team provides development and support services for Group Treasury (including Structural Interest Rate Risk management, Asset/Liability Management, Funds Transfer Pricing, Liquidity Risk, Stress Testing) and Global Risk Management (Global Retail/Corporate/Commercial Credit Risk, Counterparty Credit Risk, Operational/Non-Operational Risk Management).

The Role

We are seeking a Platform Engineer with foundational experience in Microsoft technologies and a strong interest in cloud integration and automation.

• This role will support the deployment and maintenance of Windows-based infrastructure, assist in integrating vendor solutions hosted in Microsoft Azure, and contribute to automation efforts using shell scripting and Python.
• Exposure to QRM or similar financial risk platforms is a strong asset. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation using shell scripts and Python.
• Experience working in a major Canadian financial institution is highly preferred. You will be required to participate in multiple projects, including technical design, use cases, and process workflow of complex business processes for internal clients.
• You must possess the ability to work with a team of technology-focused peers and the ability to juggle multiple/concurrent tasks.
• You must thrive on challenge, be proactive, dynamic and demonstrate initiative and eagerness to learn.

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

• Assist in the configuration and support of Windows Server environments, SQL Server instances, and HPC clusters.
• Support integration efforts between on-premises infrastructure and vendor-hosted solutions in Azure, including networking and identity components.
• Contribute to automation tasks using PowerShell, Bash, and Python for system provisioning, patching, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot platform issues and implement performance improvements.
• Participate in documentation of infrastructure configurations, operational procedures, and automation scripts.
• Support platform operations for financial systems, including risk and treasury applications.
• Learn and contribute to projects involving QRM or similar financial modeling platforms.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

We’d love to work with you if you have

• 1–2 years of experience in platform or infrastructure support roles (internships or co-op experience welcome).
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server, SQL Server, and enterprise IT environments.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure services and cloud integration concepts.
• Experience or coursework in shell scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and Python.
• Strong interest in financial systems and infrastructure reliability.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to QRM or other financial risk platforms. Familiarity with hybrid cloud concepts and networking fundamentals. Experience working in or with a financial institution. Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, or identity management basics.

The Workplace

We are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work. We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success! You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world. We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning. We care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation.

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.