Programmer Analyst Senior

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work environment

Tuition assistance

Competitive rewards and benefits

Job summary

Scotiabank's Global Banking and Markets Engineering team seeks a Programmer Analyst to build and modernize Counterparty Credit Risk applications. You will collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable technology solutions for risk management.

The role involves designing, developing, and testing components, optimizing data pipelines, and supporting deployment. A 1–3 year background in software roles and Java/Python/SQL skills are expected.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in software development, support, or analysis; co-op or internship counts.
• Programming, SQL, data processing, testing, and troubleshooting experience.
• Exposure to capital markets; risk management knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Counterparty Credit Risk components.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and code.
• Develop and optimize database queries and data processing routines.
• Analyze existing systems to identify defects and improvements.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, QA, and infrastructure.
• Create tests and support testing phases; resolve production issues.

Skills

Programming

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Computer Science / Software Engineering degree

Tools

Python

Java

C#

SQL

Oracle

Unix/Linux

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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

The Team

Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the fast-moving, award-winning technology engine that powers Scotiabank’s Corporate, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets businesses.

The Role

GBME - Risk Technology is searching for a Programmer Analyst to develop, enhance, test, and support Counterparty Credit Risk applications and modernization initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine strong programming and analytical skills with an interest in capital markets and risk technology. You will work closely with developers, business analysts, quality assurance teams, project managers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable, scalable, and maintainable technology solutions that create value for our business partners and customers.

Brief Description Of Initial Project

Modernization project: Migrate legacy database components and market risk processing to a modern, automated pipeline that supports faster, safer, and more frequent application upgrades.

Key Skills/Experience Required For Project

• 1-3 years of experience in software development, application support, systems analysis, or a related technology role; relevant co-op or internship experience will be considered.
• Hands-on knowledge of programming, SQL, data processing, testing, and troubleshooting;
• Exposure to capital markets. Any experience with risk management is an asset.

As part of the role, you’ll

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain application components supporting Counterparty Credit Risk and related risk technology processes
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs, program logic, data mappings, and maintainable code.
• Develop and optimise database queries, data-processing routines, interfaces, scripts, and batch workflows.
• Analyse existing applications, data flows, and system behaviours to identify defects, dependencies, performance issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, architects, quality assurance teams, and infrastructure partners throughout solution design and delivery.
• Create and execute unit and component tests; support system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Investigate defects and production issues using logs, data analysis, code review, and root-cause analysis; implement sustainable fixes.
• Participate in code reviews, release activities, deployment validation, technical documentation, and operational handover.
• Apply Agile delivery practices, secure coding standards, source-control processes, and Software Development Life Cycle controls

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Programmer Analyst, Software Developer, Application Developer, Systems Analyst, or in a related role; relevant co-op or internship experience will be considered
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C#, or a comparable object-oriented or scripting language
• Practical knowledge of SQL, relational databases, data structures, file processing, and application integration concepts
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux, shell scripting, job scheduling, source control, debugging tools, and automated deployment practices
• Understanding of software design, coding, unit testing, defect management, and production support within an Agile SDLC
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to learn complex systems quickly, work independently and collaboratively, and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting banking applications, risk systems, data pipelines, batch processing, or reporting platforms is an asset.
• Experience with Python, Java, SQL, Oracle, Unix/Linux, Git, JIRA, and Confluence is an asset.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, APIs, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, application monitoring, or legacy-system modernisation is 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 such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

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.