Software Engineer II

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Software Engineer II to contribute to Global Payments Technology. This role involves writing clean code, participating in reviews, and collaborating in a customer-focused environment. Candidates should have a background in programming and an eagerness to learn within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Tools and technology for customer experience

Access to online and in-person courses

Competitive rewards package including pension matching

Inclusive and collaborative work environment

No strict dress code

Qualifications

• Familiarity with programming languages like Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Basic understanding of relational and NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Understanding of CI/CD and interest in cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and debugging.
• Champion a customer-focused culture.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Git

Job description

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Requisition ID: 226065

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 Global Payments Technology in Canada and 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.

What will you do?

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code under guidance.
• Help document software features and perform reviews with team members
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and debugging.
• Learn and adapt to our CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment practices
• Follow guidance from senior team members and leads
• 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.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Python
• Basic understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Understanding of CI/CD and version control (Git)
• Interest in cloud platforms such as GCP and Azure.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking

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