Software Developer (Full-stack JavaScript) Full Time

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

Why We’re Hiring

Our Canadian Digital Banking Engineering – Applications team is looking for a seasoned Full-Stack Developer to help deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions. You’ll work with modern JavaScript frameworks and the MERN stack to build secure, scalable applications that power digital banking experiences.

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

• Design and develop full-stack applications aligned with business requirements.
• Implement robust APIs and front-end interfaces using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate on roadmap initiatives and contribute to technical decisions.

Skills

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

• REST API Design & Integration – 1-2 years
• React – 1-2 years
• Node.js – Including production deployment (1-2 years)
• SQL / MongoDB – Database design and integration (1-2 years)
• Modern JS Tooling – ES6+, Webpack, Babel, Jest (1-2 years)
• Authentication & Security – OAuth2 or similar, working knowledge of JWT, session management
• Object-Oriented & Functional Design – 1-2 years
• HTML/CSS/SASS – Familiarity with BEM, OOCSS, SMACSS, CSS3 Animations (1-2 years)
• Redis – Understanding of caching strategies and session management
• Experience working within Agile teams and participating in code reviews
• Experience using testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Mocha etc)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Nice-to-have: Server-Side Rendering experience
• Nice-to-have: Accessibility & Internationalization (JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Nice-to-have: Experience with estimation and planning skills

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 – No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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.