Software Engineer Specialist

Requisition ID: 233681

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

The Role

As aSoftware Engineer Specialist you will play a pivotal role in expanding ourbanking platformand deliveringworld-class digital products and experiencesthat impact millions of customers every day.

You will work in a collaborative fast-paced environment alongside a team of innovators creators and leaders who are passionate about technology and customer experience.

This role is ideal for someone who iscurious adaptable and eager to mentor others while embracing modern development practices and contributing to the evolution of financial services technology.

As part of the role youll

• Design develop and maintain scalable secure and high-performing applications usingJava Spring Boot and Angular.
• Implementmicroservices architectureand integrate with internal and third-party APIs.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences.
• ApplyAgile technical practices includingcontinuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• Conductcode reviews mentor junior developers and promote best practices in software engineering.
• Optimize application performance through profiling bottleneck analysis and tuning for scalability.
• Implementapplication monitoring dashboards and alerting to ensure system reliability.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and scalability requirements.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and advocate forclean code principles(SOLID MVVM MVC).
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• 5 yearsof software development experience including at least2 years in a senior or specialist role.

Strong expertise in:

• Java J2EE Spring Boot (Microservices)
• Angular 2 JavaScript HTML XML XSL
• Web Services (SOAP & REST)
• Experience with:
• Cloud development(Azure AWS or GCP)
• Kubernetes and Docker
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• Application monitoring toolsand performance optimization
• Proficient indesign patternsclean architecture andunit testing.
• Familiarity withversion control systems(GIT) andAgile methodologies.

Functional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to design and implement scalable secure and maintainable solutions.
• Proficiency in integrating third-party libraries and SDKs.
• Solid understanding ofsoftware architecture principlesandsecurity best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Competencies

• Innovation & Curiosity: Passion for exploring new technologies and improving processes.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to guide and support junior team members.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering exceptional digital experiences.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with designers product owners and other developers.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures code quality security and performance.

Whats 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.

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.