Senior Developer

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

Job summary

A leading bank seeks a Senior Developer to design and support critical Credit Card APIs. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, driving growth and efficiency. Candidates should have strong Java skills, API development expertise, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. A diverse and inclusive work environment with competitive rewards awaits.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Online Courses and Tuition Assistance

Competitive Rewards Program

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java, with experience in the Spring Framework.
• 3+ years of experience in designing and developing APIs.
• Solid understanding of web services, networking concepts, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and support Credit Card APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scalable API solutions.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

API Development

Relational Databases

Cloud Platforms

Agile Methodologies

Problem-Solving

Job description

Requisition ID: 232723

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

The Team

The Cards Services Engineering team is responsible for Developing, deploying, managing and maintaining critical Credit Cards Services APIs within Scotiabank catering to various business lines and enterprise finance functions

As a Senior Developer you will be responsible for developing, designing and supporting Credit Cards APIs along with integrations with other technology solutions.

Join a senior development team to design, build, and enhance Credit Card Services APIs that support business needs and drive growth.

Is this role right for you?

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable and secure API solutions for Credit Card Services.

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

• Partner with business stakeholders and other development teams to design and implement end-to-end solutions aligned with evolving business requirements.

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

• Identify gaps and defects in the bank’s credit card service APIs, driving continuous improvement and system enhancements.

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

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

• 3+ years of experience in designing and developing APIs.

• Solid understanding of web services, networking concepts, and distributed systems.

• Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2) and no-SQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) .

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices is an advantage.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team 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 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 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.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community egagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathonsand 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. 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.