Junior Software Engineer-Global Payments Engineering Full Time

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

Scotiabank continues to be an industry leader for Payments technology and innovation. We have a history of safely leveraging new tools to enable new experiences for our customers, focusing on ensuring we protect their interests and goals. The result of this leads to modernization programs which aim to offer enriched information and transparencies to support the rapidly evolving payments community.

The Role

Contributes to the overall success of the Global Payment Technology globally by designing, developing, and supporting applications using Shell Scripting, C/C++, Python, java technologies (e.g. SpringBoot, Hibernate, JPA, etc.) to support business requirements for payment processing systems.

What You’ll Do

Design and implement routing channels, templates, and protocol configuration adapters for SFTP, AS2, and Connect: Direct in the IBM Sterling File Gateway.

Perform Linux server restarts and manage code deployment across multiple environments to ensure smooth operations and updates.

Provide technical leadership by supporting application development, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring internal teams while collaborating with customers to address their requirements.

Analyze client technology solutions to identify opportunities for optimization and process improvement, driving efficiency and value.

Monitor error alerts in the IBM Sterling Integrator production environment, proactively troubleshoot issues, and coordinate resolutions with the respective teams.

Develop and maintain business process workflows, creating detailed design specifications and comprehensive documentation to support system functionality and user understanding

Conduct testing of new software releases to ensure successful implementation with no impact to existing code base

Ensures quality of the solutions are robust, scalable and efficient to meet the needs of the business

Ability to learn new technology and being able to do production support during business hours and off hours pager duty at least one week every month

Monitor system performance, troubleshooting and fixing errors

Work in a cross functional Agile team to deliver core business and regulatory solutions

Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required .
• Strong proficiency in Java programming language (Java 17 and above).
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring security, Spring web, Spring batch etc.
• Knowledge of RESTful web services and API development.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, MSSQL & MongoDB.
• Must have experience in Spring Boot with Kafka connectivity.
• Experience in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ability to test the APIs using Postman.
• Strong skills in addressing coding issues reported by scanning tools such as Sonar, Aquascan, Fortify, Checkmarx and Blackduck.
• Frontend skills such as ReactJS, NodeJS, Javascript.
• Experience with version control systems (Github/Bitbucket) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins).
• Experience in dealing with JIRA ticketing system.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with other developers and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of software development principles and methodologies

What’s in it for you?

• You’ll join a team focused on building cloud platforms as products, enabling delivery teams across the enterprise rather than acting as a centralized gatekeeper or operating within a narrow delivery focus. This role offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, problem domains, and stakeholders.
• 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.
• 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.