Software Engineer I

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

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is looking for a Software Developer in Toronto to enhance their Payments & Core Banking Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly with Java Spring/Springboot, and will thrive in an inclusive, high-performance environment. The role involves developing web applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating across teams to deliver effective software solutions. This position offers a competitive rewards program and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations

Upskilling through online courses

Competitive Rewards Program

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience building Web applications & APIs with Java Spring/Springboot.
• Extensive experience in JAVA related technologies and frameworks (Spring/Springboot Framework, J2EE, and JUnit).
• Ability to communicate effectively with a software development team on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications that meet the needs of stakeholders while reducing technical debt.
• Document and test new software applications.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to meet performance requirements.

Skills

Web applications development

API development

Java Spring/Springboot

Microservices

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

DevOps tools

Test Automation

Education

Degree in engineering, computer science, math or related discipline

Tools

Bitbucket/GIT

Jenkins

Artifactory

Gradle

Docker

Job description

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

Team

Contributes to the overall success of the Payments & Core Banking Engineering globally 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.

Responsibilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Develop applications that meet the needs of stakeholders while focusing on continually reducing technical debt.
• Document and test new software applications.
• Research, investigate and fix a wide range of technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross functional team on the components to meet the performance requirements.
• Collaborates to provide estimation and break down of work to enable small and frequent releases to production.
• Actively participates in customer discovery and solution discovery sessions.
• Participates in developing, testing, debugging, reviewing, merging, integrating, versioning, promoting, code through environments and version control.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day‑to‑day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues 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.

Qualifications

• A recognized degree in engineering, computer science, math or related discipline.
• 5+ years of software development experience building Web applications & APIs with Java Spring/Springboot.
• Have experience in systems design and a solid understanding of development, quality assurance and integration methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a software development team on tight deadlines.
• Extensive experience in JAVA related technologies and frameworks (Spring/Springboot Framework, J2EE, and JUnit).
• Familiar with open‑source DevOps tools (Bitbucket/GIT, Jenkins, Artifactory, Gradle, Docker).
• Solid understanding of Test Automation framework and tools.
• 3 years+ experience developing microservices and micro frontends in Java.
• 2 years+ of experience with Google Cloud Platform and/or Microsoft Azure.

Benefits

• 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 employees 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 engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital 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.