Software Engineer – Java Full Time

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

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable applications in our Global Wealth Management Technology (GWMT) organization. You will work across the entire technology stack -front-end, back-end, infrastructure, and data, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. GWMT consists of many departments with high-performing agile teams working closely to deliver, support, and maintain the many applications and ecosystems within Global Wealth.

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

• Lead the design and architecture of complex, distributed full stack systems, utilizing modern technologies and practices to improve production support efforts, reduce operational costs, and improve security, availability, and reliability of overall business systems.
• Set technical standards and best practices across teams
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to senior and junior engineers
• Help drive strategy to transform current platforms using new technologies and tools available that best support the business needs.
• Champions a customer-focused and high-performing culture and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• The role requires interaction with business and technology leadership, consequently effective communications commensurate with the audience and the ability to promote an idea and gain consensus is critical.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ year experience of developing enterprise, cloud native, message driven, test driven, reactive, containerized applications.
• Previous exposure to the banking industry/financial services is preferred
• MS Azure, Kubernetes, Java 8, Springboot framework, Junit frameworks, Maven, Gradle, noSQL database, Docker, Velocity, CI-CD Pipeline
• version control tools, like Git, SVN, Bitbucket
• well-rounded knowledge of Agile principles and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments
• Familiar with software security tools like BlackDuck, Fortify and SonarQube
• well-rounded knowledge different JAVA based framework/libs, such as Spring Boot, Spring Security, JDBC, Junit, Apache-Camel, Azure SDK

Nice To Have – AI & Machine Learning Experience

• Experience implementing AI/ML capabilities into production applications
• Hands-on experience with AI APIS and platforms (e.g OpenAI, Anthropic)
• Working knowledge of building or consuming LLM-powered features (chat, search, summarization, recommandations).

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, 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.