Technical Lead

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Lead Developer in Toronto to enhance its Global Wealth Management Systems. The role emphasizes leadership in technical decision-making and requires over 10 years of hands-on experience in Java frameworks, database management including Oracle and MySQL, and SOAP/Restful web services. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and communicate effectively. This position offers a diverse work environment with competitive benefits including upskilling opportunities and flexible vacation policies.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship

Upskilling through online courses

Competitive Rewards program

Dynamic work environment

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on programming experience in application development using Java frameworks.
• Knowledge in SOAP or Restful web services, Unix/Linux knowledge is required.
• Strong SQL knowledge with experience in Oracle and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical decisioning for scrum teams and collaborate with architects.
• Develop coding standards, testing approaches and ensure software delivery.
• Design microservices based on Cloud solutions like Microsoft Azure and Google GCP.

Skills

Java frameworks

SOAP and Restful web services

Unix/Linux

Oracle

MySQL

SQL

PL/SQL

Business analysis

Communication skills

Agile experience

DevOps experience

Education

Technical or business certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 245421

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

The Lead Developer is responsible for building and supporting Global Wealth Management Systems, including trading system, fee management and reporting system.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical decisioning for the scrum teams, collaborating with solutions architects and other technical leads.
• Develop coding standards and testing approaches.
• Collaborate with delivery lead to plan milestones, successfully execute software delivery, and elevate issues as needed.
• Design and develop micro services based on Cloud solutions, such as Microsoft Azure, Google GCP
• Analyze highly complex business requirements; generate technical specifications to design or redesign complex software components and applications
• Leverage industry best practices to design, test, implement and support a solution
• Assure quality, security and compliance requirements are met for the supported area
• Be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment
• Working experience in performance analysis and tuning
• Provides production support for applications maintained

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands‑on programming experience in application development using Java frameworks with a proven experience of deep understanding of Object‑Oriented techniques and Design Patterns, familiarity with multiple external Java frameworks is an asset.
• Knowledge and development practices in SOAP or Restful web service protocols.
• Unix / Linux knowledge and strong shell scripting skills.
• Database experience required: Oracle, MySQL; Strong SQL knowledge and skilled in PL/SQL.
• Understands functional aspects and technical behavior of the underlying operating system, development environment, and deployment practices.
• Proficiency in business analysis requirements, technical analysis and design requirements.
• Highly experienced in working knowledge with one or more Wealth Management systems such as trading system, fee management, and reporting system.
• Excellent communication (written/oral) skills, time management and project management experience.
• Be creative, self‑starting, results‑oriented, and motivated individual with solid analytical skills in order to apply this knowledge to assist in the resolution of business problems.
• Experience in wealth applications/trading systems is an asset.
• Technical certification or business certification is an asset.
• Solid hands‑on development and support experience to lead solution development to complex technical problems across technology teams.
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills in order to develop and support systems to meet user requirements.
• Be creative and flexible in identifying technical solutions to resolve business problems in a rapidly changing, demanding and complex business environment.
• Agile and DevOps experience is an asset.
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills in order to develop and support systems to meet user requirements.
• Be creative and flexible in identifying technical solutions to resolve business problems in a rapidly changing, demanding and complex business environment.
• Agile and DevOps experience is an asset.

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 and 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 such as hackathons.

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.