Programmer Analyst Senior

Scotiabank; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Remote-friendly

Upskilling & courses

Competitive rewards

Community engagement

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Programmer Analyst to develop, test, and support Counterparty Credit Risk applications within GBME - Risk Technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions and support modernization initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of software development, strong programming and SQL skills, and exposure to capital markets. This role offers remote-friendly options and opportunities to work on a modernization pipeline.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in software development or related tech role (co-op/internship counts).
• Hands-on programming, SQL, data processing, testing, troubleshooting.
• Exposure to capital markets or risk management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain components for Counterparty Credit Risk and related risk tech processes.
• Translate requirements into technical designs, code, data mappings, and tests.
• Develop and optimise database queries, data-processing routines, interfaces, scripts, and workflows.
• Analyze existing apps and data flows to identify defects and performance issues; implement fixes.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, architects, QA, and infra partners throughout delivery.
• Create and execute unit tests; support system, integration, and UAT testing.
• Participate in code reviews, releases, deployment validation, and documentation.

Skills

Programming

SQL

Data processing

Testing

Troubleshooting

Unix/Linux

Scripting

Agile

Education

Post-secondary CS/SE/IT

Tools

Python

Java

C#

Oracle

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Requisition ID: 269167

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

The Team

Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the fast-moving, award-winning technology engine that powers Scotiabank's Corporate, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets businesses.

The Role

GBME - Risk Technology is searching for a Programmer Analyst to develop, enhance, test, and support Counterparty Credit Risk applications and modernization initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine strong programming and analytical skills with an interest in capital markets and risk technology. You will work closely with developers, business analysts, quality assurance teams, project managers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable, scalable, and maintainable technology solutions that create value for our business partners and customers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INITIAL PROJECT:

Modernization project: Migrate legacy database components and market risk processing to a modern, automated pipeline that supports faster, safer, and more frequent application upgrades.

KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR PROJECT:

• 1-3 years of experience in software development, application support, systems analysis, or a related technology role; relevant co-op or internship experience will be considered.
• Hands-on knowledge of programming, SQL, data processing, testing, and troubleshooting;
• Exposure to capital markets. Any experience with risk management is an asset.

As part of the role, you’ll

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain application components supporting Counterparty Credit Risk and related risk technology processes
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs, program logic, data mappings, and maintainable code.
• Develop and optimise database queries, data-processing routines, interfaces, scripts, and batch workflows.
• Analyse existing applications, data flows, and system behaviours to identify defects, dependencies, performance issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, architects, quality assurance teams, and infrastructure partners throughout solution design and delivery.
• Create and execute unit and component tests; support system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Investigate defects and production issues using logs, data analysis, code review, and root-cause analysis; implement sustainable fixes.
• Participate in code reviews, release activities, deployment validation, technical documentation, and operational handover.
• Apply Agile delivery practices, secure coding standards, source-control processes, and Software Development Life Cycle controls

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Programmer Analyst, Software Developer, Application Developer, Systems Analyst, or in a related role; relevant co-op or internship experience will be considered
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C#, or a comparable object-oriented or scripting language
• Practical knowledge of SQL, relational databases, data structures, file processing, and application integration concepts
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux, shell scripting, job scheduling, source control, debugging tools, and automated deployment practices
• Understanding of software design, coding, unit testing, defect management, and production support within an Agile SDLC
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to learn complex systems quickly, work independently and collaboratively, and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting banking applications, risk systems, data pipelines, batch processing, or reporting platforms is an asset.
• Experience with Python, Java, SQL, Oracle, Unix/Linux, Git, JIRA, and Confluence is an asset.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, APIs, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, application monitoring, or legacy-system modernisation is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• 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 employee 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 everyone 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.
• Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best.
• 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!

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.