Java Software Engineer (Associate) – Cloud & Backend

Scotiabank; Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 100,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Scotiabank’s ScotiaTech hub in Bogota is hiring a software developer to join a dynamic, inclusive team delivering Java applications and cloud-enabled solutions. You will contribute to design, testing, and operations in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

You will work with modern Java technologies, cloud platforms, and SQL Server, focusing on code quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role is based in Bogota, Colombia, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (nice to have)
• 2+ years of experience as a software developer (must)
• Extensive experience in object-oriented software design and development (must)
• Proficient with Java technologies, including cloud, Web Services, supporting frameworks, and UI tools (must)
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (nice to have)
• Strong experience in Microsoft SQL Server, database design and development; experience with data migration tools is considered a strong asset.
• Understanding of cloud-hosted environments like GCP, Atlas, Azure is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with Java-based applications and services are considered a strong asset.
• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented application development techniques and theories.
• Knowledge of service-oriented architecture and relational databases, including database theory, and a strong understanding of business data structures
• Nivel de ingles: B1

Responsibilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Develop and unit test applications in accordance with established standards.
• Apply best development and design practices and participate in peer reviews of solution designs and related code.
• Work with teammates to migrate older applications to current Java and cloud technologies
• Develop, refine, and tune continuous integrations between applications.
• Analyze and resolve technical and application defects with excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Assess opportunities for application and process improvement and prepare documentation of rationale to share with team members and other affected parties.
• Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on time.
• Provide third-level support to business users.
• 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.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Skills

Java

Cloud

Web Services

UI tools

OOP design

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

Azure/GCP

Job description

Scotiabank’s ScotiaTech hub in Bogota is hiring a software developer to join a dynamic, inclusive team delivering Java applications and cloud-enabled solutions. You will contribute to design, testing, and operations in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

You will work with modern Java technologies, cloud platforms, and SQL Server, focusing on code quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role is based in Bogota, Colombia, with competitive benefits.