Software Engineer (Java) Full Time

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

The Role

We are looking for a strong Software Engineer (Java) to join the team that implements a variety of applications within the Cash Payments processing platform. Candidate will work on operationalizing the technical and managerial processes and undertake the development and maintenance of business support systems.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to join a dynamic work environment that will have a long-lasting impact on how the Operations Technology team retain and engage their client base which in effect is Capital Markets Cash Settlements.

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

• Analyze business requirements and translate requirements into system and/or application design.
• Generate technical specifications to be used in building code and more importantly supporting components after implementation.
• Build modular and reusable code components that can be easily maintained.
• Act as an expert technical resource for modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Leverage industry best practices.
• Assure quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported area.
• Be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment.
• Initiate and monitor deployments using Jenkins automated build toolset.
• Prepare UAT and PROD release procedures to be reviewed and approved by Change Management team.
• Implement PROD releases with adherence to mitigating risk and providing a correct contingency plan.
• Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner.
• Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk, of the work effort being managed.
• Negotiates IT project requirements (i.e., deadlines, budgets, resources, etc.).
• Builds and maintains solid, professional working relationships with peers within the project management and business lines.
• Meets scheduled milestones to ensure project/program objectives are met in a timely manner, has an in-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing, and implementing software solutions.

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:

• 5 + years server-side development with Java and Spring framework
• 2 + years experience with database querying using SQL, preferably Oracle
• 2 + years recent project exposure to REST services
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Payments domain experience is a plus
• 2 + years front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Nice to have)
• Microservice projects is a plus and will be prioritized
• Oracle SQL and database performance tuning experience
• UI development using server-side java

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.
• 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. 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.