Software Developer (Java/JSP/Spring Boot)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative banking institution is seeking a Software Developer to join its Canadian Banking Engineering team in Toronto. The role involves contributing to software development projects by ensuring customer satisfaction, compliance with regulations, and the execution of strategic business objectives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Java, Agile methodologies, and collaboration within a Scrum team, as well as excellent communication skills needed to influence stakeholders. Join a company that values inclusivity and provides robust career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Access to online and in-person courses

Flexible dress code

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development and supporting complex large-scale customer-facing platforms.
• Experience with Java 8-21/Spring, SpringBoot required.
• 3+ years' experience working in Agile/Scrum framework.

Responsibilities

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships.
• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code.
• Collaborate with the Scrum team to plan milestones and execute software delivery.

Skills

Java

Software Development

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Organization

Education

Post-secondary education in computer science or engineering

Tools

Spring

SpringBoot

React

Angular

Azure

GKE/GCP

Job description

Requisition ID: 231554

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

The role:

Contributes to the overall success of the Canadian Banking Engineering in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures

What will you do?

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• 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
• Create, refine and maintain product backlog and associated deliverables, release backlog with forecasted delivery timelines
• Help improve and drive our engineering practices by providing valuable inputs and suggestions as to what works well and what can be done better
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by information sharing and team cooperation
• Demonstrate strong personal values and a commitment to our mission and customers
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ years of experience in software development and supporting complex large-scale customer facing platforms
• Proficient in Java and JSP to support Enterprise Applications and Services
• Work experience as a Java developer with a preference for Java 8-21/Spring, SpringBoot,web-based information technology principles, and system integration methodologies and standards.
• 3+ 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
• Experience in additional front-end JavaScript frameworks an asset (e.g React/Angular)
• Experience in working with scalable containerized systems in public cloud an asset (Azure and GKE/GCP)
• Scrum certification would be an asset

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.