Software Engineer

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Community engagement opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking Software Engineers in Toronto who are eager to enhance capital markets products and analytics. The role involves developing solutions, working in Agile teams, and using modern technologies. Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of experience with languages like Java or Python and are skilled in collaborating with stakeholders. The organization fosters a flexible, remote-friendly work environment and offers competitive rewards from day one.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience with a modern programming language.
• 4+ years’ experience with large-scale application integration.
• Experience reading and running SQL scripts.

Responsibilities

• Work with end users to understand business needs.
• Design and implement various applications.
• Support the solution in production.

Skills

Java

Python

.NET/C#

SQL

UNIX Shell scripting

API

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Jenkins

Postgres

Apache Kafka

Apache ElasticSearch

Job description

Requisition ID: 253458

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 is searching for Software Engineers who are continuous learners and eager to boost the capabilities of capital markets products and analytics platforms. The successful candidate will have a strong technical and engineering mindset, working closely with business teams and cross‑functional engineering leaders to develop and implement market‑leading solutions for various projects within GBME.

About The Job

Do you thrive when faced with challenges? Like using fresh technologies to solve problems? Looking to work on various projects across the organization, collaborating with great teams and inspiring leaders? In this exciting role, you’ll apply your analytical skills to design and develop applications that deliver excellence, effectiveness, and value to our business partners and customers.

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

• Work closely with end users and business teams to understand business needs, conduct gap analysis and requirements assessments as needed.
• Partner with Architecture on design and integration.
• Deliver and enhance new and current solutions and applications.
• Be involved in the full life cycle of a project, responsible for producing actionable and complete specifications, writing production‑quality code, and implementation.
• Design, deliver and implement a database schema.
• Design test sets and automate where possible, including functional and non‑functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Write deployment scripts and leverage tools such as the Accelerator pipeline to promote code.
• Support the solution in production as needed.
• Improve the end‑user experience by finding scalable solutions and addressing complex ad‑hoc queries.
• Effectively communicate with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Be able to work with and refactor legacy code as needed.
• Coach and train end users as needed.
• Participate and run SCRUM meetings as needed.

Technical Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience with a modern programming language such as Java, Python, or .NET/C#.
• 4+ years’ experience developing, deploying, and maintaining large‑scale applications with complex integration.
• 4+ years’ experience reading, writing, and running SQL scripts.
• Experience with data technologies and databases—preferably Postgres, MSSQL, Oracle DB, Apache NiFi, Apache Kafka, or Apache ElasticSearch—and comfortable working with large datasets.
• Experience with UNIX Shell scripting in Sun Solaris/Linux environments.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as CRON, Tidal, or Airflow.
• Experience with Web Services & API.
• Hands‑on experience with Continuous Integration (CI) build‑automation tools such as Maven, Gradle, and Jenkins.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, with an understanding of Test‑Driven Development methodology.
• Microsoft Azure Cloud or Google Cloud (GCP) experience would be an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• Experience with front‑end technologies such as Angular, React, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of networking protocols and security principles.
• Capital Markets product knowledge.
• Cloud, Kubernetes experience.
• Experience with real‑time, high‑availability and low‑latency systems.
• Experience in multi‑threaded applications.

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 embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
• 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.
• Remote‑friendly work environment that provides flexibility.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and benefits starting on day one.
• Community Engagement – Opportunities for community engagement and belonging through various programs such as hackathons, contests, and more.

Location(s): Canada: Ontario: Toronto

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.