Software Engineer jobs in Canada

Requisition ID: 247657

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

The Senior Software Engineer within the GRTT-Liquidity Technology group serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Liquidity Risk domain, responsible for delivering efficient, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions across a blend of in-house and vendor platforms.

This role directly supports the Liquidity Risk group’s strategic streamlining initiatives by driving innovation and system optimization.

The incumbent will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Data Capture, and Application Support to ensure seamless integration and support of critical systems. With 5–10 years of progressive IT experience, the ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, proactive mindset, and leadership capabilities to guide solution architecture and implementation. This role demands a self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and can translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions.

• Application Development: Design, code, and implement high-quality software applications that are cost-effective and resilient.
• Production & Testing Support: Provide technical support for applications in production and during user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring smooth deployment and minimal disruption.
• System Implementation: Contribute to system planning, architecture, and implementation efforts, aligning with business goals and technical standards.
• Team Mentorship: Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and peers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate audit activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

• 5+ years’ experience with Python
• 5+ years’ experience using Linux/Unix, including related scripting
• 5+ years’ experience using source control systems (GIT preferred)
• 3+ years’ experience using Spark
• Experience with Nifi is required
• Experience with Docker is required
• Hands‑on experience with RDBMS Systems Server (Postgres preferred)
• Experience working with large volumes of data processed daily
• Experience supporting production applications. Willing to be on‑call if needed.
• Knowledge of financial instruments.
• Experienced in application / solutions architecture
• A recognized undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline.

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• 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!

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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.

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