Software Engineer

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyshp

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodat

Tuition assistance

Competitive Rewards program

Dynamic ecosystem

Community engagement

Job summary

Scotiabank Toronto is seeking an experienced software professional to join the Global Insurance Creditor team. You will contribute to API implementation, backend/frontend support, and bug fixes for insurance creditor applications while collaborating in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes code reviews, documentation, security best practices, and active participation in production support and performance optimization within a cloud-enabled DevOps workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience with Java, Spring Boot, and modern backend frameworks such as Node.js, Express.js, PHP
• 3+ years’ experience with React, React Native, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Semantic UI
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and API Gateway
• Strong familiarity with GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Atlas or other Cloud technologies.
• Strong debugging, performance optimization and problem-solving abilities
• Database experience with PostgreSQL and Redis (session/cache), MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and Git
• 3+ years’ experience working with Java/J2EE. Java 8 experience preferred. Familiarity with multiple external Java frameworks is a plus (Spring, Struts, Log4J, etc.) working on data transformation.
• Experience with automated testing and code review tools is a strong plus
• Strong configuration skills, very comfortable working with complex data pipelines
• Familiarity with major transport protocols: FTP, SFTP and other SSH connectivity tools.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to see technical overview of system and impact analysis of changes to overall system.
• Language fluency in English is a must

Responsibilities

• Participates in API implementation, Spring Boot, ReactJs, and backend/frontend support for insurance creditor applications.
• Assists with bug fixes and technical troubleshooting for global insurance creditor solutions.
• Collaborates with team members in an agile environment.
• Contributes to code reviews and documentation.
• Supports integration with REST APIs, OAuth 2.0/JWT, and message queues.
• Follows DevOps practices using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and Git.
• Writes automated unit test cases (Junits).
• Adheres to security best practices.
• Performs solution design reviews and code reviews for the team.
• Participates in systems implementation, planning, and documentation development for global insurance creditor initiatives.
• Applies agile development methodologies and works within an agile environment.
• Provides production technical support for insurance creditor applications.
• Ensures adherence to operational, compliance, and conduct risk controls.
• Participates actively in a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Cloud (GCP)

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

SQL/NoSQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

ReactJs

Node.js

Express.js

Next.js

MySQL

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

Requisition ID: 278376

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

Supports the development team in delivering high-quality solutions for the Global Insurance Creditor domain by contributing to API implementation, backend/frontend support, and bug fixes. Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures as well is responsible to deliver the different initiatives of the Insurance Technology domain.

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

• Participates in API implementation, Spring Boot, ReactJs, and backend/frontend support for insurance creditor applications.
• Assists with bug fixes and technical troubleshooting for global insurance creditor solutions.
• Collaborates with team members in an agile environment.
• Contributes to code reviews and documentation.
• Supports integration with REST APIs, OAuth 2.0/JWT, and message queues.
• Follows DevOps practices using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and Git.
• Writes automated unit test cases (Junits).
• Adheres to security best practices.
• Performs solution design reviews and code reviews for the team.
• Participates in systems implementation, planning, and documentation development for global insurance creditor initiatives.
• Applies agile development methodologies and works within an agile environment.
• Provides production technical support for insurance creditor applications.
• Ensures adherence to operational, compliance, and conduct risk controls.
• Participates actively in a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Skills

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience with Java, Spring Boot, and modern backend frameworks such as Node.js, Express.js, PHP
• 3+ years’ experience with React, React Native, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Semantic UI
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and API Gateway
• Strong familiarity with GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Atlas or other Cloud technologies.
• Strong debugging, performance optimization and problem-solving abilities
• Database experience with PostGreSQL and Redis (session/cache), MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience with PostGreSQL and Redis is an asset.
• Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and Git.
• 3+ years’ experience working with Java/J2EE. Java 8 experience preferred. Familiarity with multiple external Java frameworks is a plus (Spring, Struts, Log4J, etc.) working on data transformation.
• Experience with automated testing and code review tools is a strong plus
• Strong configuration skills, very comfortable working with complex data pipelines
• Familiarity with major transport protocols: FTP, SFTP and other SSH connectivity tools.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to see technical overview of system and impact analysis of changes to overall system.
• Language fluency in English is a must

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.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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. 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.