Software Engineer Specialist

Scotiabank; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 80,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension matching

Generous vacation

Job summary

ScotiaTech in Bogota, Colombia, seeks a Software Engineer Specialist to drive architecture, development, and support for global applications built on Microsoft technologies. You’ll partner with onshore and offshore teams to deliver scalable, high-availability solutions while maintaining code quality and documentation.

You will work with Java/J2EE and .NET, REST/SOAP APIs, and modern CI/CD pipelines, contributing to transformative initiatives under the Sr. Development Manager.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with Java/J2EE and .NET.
• 6+ years with REST and SOAP services, APIs and web services tools (Postman).
• 6+ years with PL/SQL and MS SQL (2014+).
• 5+ years using Linux/Unix incl. scripting and encryption tools like PGP.
• 3+ years with modern CI/CD pipelines (TFS, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins).
• Experience or knowledge of front-end frameworks like JS, React, Angular is a strong plus.
• Experience with automated testing and code reviews is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of software quality and best practices.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts and architects to design, develop, test, and maintain web- and desktop-based apps on Microsoft technologies.
• Participate in solution design discussions focused on scalability and reliability.
• Ensure code is documented, tested, and aligned with coding standards.
• Work with onshore/offshore partners to ensure quality and alignment with project goals.

Skills

Java/J2EE

.NET

REST APIs

SQL/PLSQL

Linux/Unix

Maven

Gradle

Git

Jenkins

Spring

React

Angular

Postman

FTP/SFTP

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

TFS

Maven

Gradle

Git

Jenkins

Postman

Job description

Thanks for your interest in ScotiaTech, Scotiabank's new and innovative Technology hub in Bogota.

Join a purpose driven winning team that promotes creativity and innovation in a fast-paced environment, where we’re always committed to results, in an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing culture.

Purpose

The Enterprise Content Solutions team is looking for an Software Engineer Specialist to work on various initiatives. This group leads transformation, architecture, development and support for around applications globally. Many high visibility transformative initiatives are underway/being planned in the department. This role will report into the Sr. Development Manager leading this department.

Accountabilities

• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web- and desktop-based business applications built on Microsoft technologies.
• Participating in solution design discussions focused on scalability, design and implementation best practices
• Ensuring software, programs and applications are developed and/or configured to meet high availability, integrity and reliability requirements
• Working with other developers and business analysts on breaking-down, scoping and estimating tasks.
• Delivering code for development, modernization and integration to meet the business needs.
• Proactively partners with business line representatives to drive improved technology solutions that support business strategy.
• Working closely with onshore and offshore vendor partners to ensure that solutions being delivered are of necessary quality and align with project goals.
• Ensure all code is well-documented, tested, and adheres to best practices and coding standards.
• Maintain high availability and performance of applications through proactive monitoring and incident response.
• Communicate effectively with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs

Reporting Relationships

Primary Manager: Sr. Manager Development
Direct Reports: N/A

Education / Experience / Other Information

• 6+ years of experience working with Java/J2EE. AND .NET, Java 8 experience preferred. Familiarity with multiple external Java frameworks is a plus (Spring, Struts, Log4J, etc) working on data transformation.
• 6+ year of experience with design code and deploy of REST and SOAP services, APIs and web services tools as POSTMAN
• 6+ years experience with PL/SQL and RDBMS, Microsoft SQL (2014+) is preferred
• 5+ years experience using Linux or Unix, including related scripting, as well as standard encryption tools such as PGP.
• 3+ years experience working with modern continuous deployment pipeline – TFS, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc
• Experience or knowledge on front end frameworks like JS, React, Angular is a strong plus
• Experience with automated testing and code review tools is a strong plus
• Strong configuration skills, very comfortable working with complex data pipelines
• Familiarity with major transport protocols: FTP, SFTP and other SSH connectivity tools.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to see technical overview of system and impact analysis of changes to overall system.A recognized under-graduate degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related discipline

Working Conditions

• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.
• We are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work
• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning
• We care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results
• We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation.

Location(s): Colombia : Bogota : Bogota
ScotiaTech is a business unit within ScotiaGBS, a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia. The ScotiaTech hub was created to support different technology systems and processes of the Bank. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.

At ScotiaTech, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.