Software Developer (Full Stack MERN Developer)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Full Stack Developer to work in a fast-paced Agile environment on product onboarding. Candidates should have 5+ years of development experience, particularly with the MERN stack, and strong communication skills. The role involves collaborating in scrum teams, executing code designs, and managing documentation. This position offers competitive rewards, professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Access to online and in-person courses

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a full-stack developer.
• 2+ years' experience working with the MERN stack in a professional environment.
• 2+ years' of unit testing experience with frontend and backend code.
• 2+ years of experience working with microservice architecture.
• 2+ years' experience working in an Agile/Scrum framework.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing to meet sprint objectives.
• Writing well-designed, testable, efficient code.
• Gathering and refining specifications and requirements.

Skills

Full-stack development

MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node)

Unit testing

Microservices architecture

Agile/Scrum framework

Excellent communication skills

Planning and time management

Education

Post-secondary education in computer science or engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Overview

Title: Software Developer (Full Stack MERN Developer)

Requisition ID: 239122

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

The role

The role: Full Stack Developer in Canadian Banking Engineering working in a fast paced Agile environment focused on product onboarding

What will you do?

• Full stack role – 50%, 50%
• Planning and executing to meet sprint objectives as well as program/project milestones as a member of the scrum team.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Collaborate with the Scrum team to plan milestones, successfully execute software delivery, and escalate issues as needed

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ years' experience as a full-stack developer
• 2+ years' experience working with MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node) stack in a professional environment
• 2+ years' of unit testing experience with both frontend and backend code
• 2+ years of experience working with microservice architecture
• 2+ years' experience working in Agile/ Scrum framework
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence decision making across stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead team members with differing opinions and provide guidance to varying levels of experience
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Post-secondary education, preferably in computer science, engineering; A Scrum certification would be an asset

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Experience working with monorepo architecture
• Demonstrated experience working with Gitflow branching strategy
• Experience working with Trunk based branching strategy

What’s in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• We hire you for your talent — not just a job — so you can grow with us. We’ll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole
• Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does
• Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental 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. 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.