Full Stack Developer (React + Next.js) Full Time NEW

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

We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to help build a modern, secure, and scalable web application deployed on cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to deliver high-impact features that directly contribute to the product’s success.

You’ll be part of the Technology team in Global Wealth Engineering, leading the development of generative AI products for our asset managers.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand user needs and technical requirements
• Write and manage your own development tasks as Jira tickets with clear acceptance criteria
• Create high-fidelity mockups and prototypes in Figma to communicate design intent
• Act as a core developer for both the frontend (React + Material UI) and backend-for-frontend (Next.js) components of the web application
• Contribute to team planning, sprint reviews, and roadmap discussions
• Gain a strong understanding of the development and deployment processes within the bank’s cloud infrastructure and governance environment
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code aligned with security and compliance standard

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have.

• Bachelor’s Degree, with a Technology, Computer Science, or Software Engineering background.
• Proficiency in web development using HTML and CSS
• Development experience with modern web stacks, especially React, Material UI, and Next.js
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript
• Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries
• Familiarity with development and deployment on cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform preferred; AWS or Azure acceptable)
• Ability to create and iterate on wireframes and prototypes in Figma
• Experience designing and integrating with REST APIs (bonus: GraphQL)
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and practices (e.g., Jest, Mocha, unit/integration testing)
• Strong understanding of code quality practices, including linting, code reviews, and automated formatting tools
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience using Jira for issue tracking and sprint planning Comfortable collecting and incorporating feedback from users to continuously improve the product
• Able to work in an Agile environment and adapt quickly to shifting priorities or direction
• Strong collaboration skills, with a willingness to work closely with engineers, designers, and product managers
• Motivated to understand stakeholder needs and contribute meaningfully to the product vision
• Skilled at estimating effort, setting realistic timelines, and being accountable for deliverables
• Proactively raises technical or product issues and contributes to problem-solving
• Curious and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and best practices

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 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, 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 – 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.