Technical Lead

Requisition ID: 235562

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

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Technology Lead to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with intermediate experience who is ready to grow into a leadership path while playing a key role in how we govern deliver and scale technology across the organization.
As a tech lead youll work horizontally across multiple platforms and teams helping to shape technology governance vendor/contract management technology spend analysis delivery planning and cross-team coordination. Youll be a connector between engineering teams business stakeholders and leadership ensuring that initiatives move forward efficiently and with the right guardrails in place.

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

Technology Governance & Standards
Contribute to defining and maintaining technology standards architecture guardrails and best practices.
Support review processes for new tools platforms and integrations.
Vendor & Contract Management
Assist in evaluating technology vendors contracts and SaaS platforms.
Support procurement licensing and vendor relationship management.
Track contract renewals and support cost optimization efforts.
Technology Spend & Analysis
Partner with finance and procurement to analyze tech spend and provide insights on optimization opportunities.
Build dashboards or reports to improve visibility into technology costs and utilization.
Delivery & Planning Support
Coordinate with engineering product and operations teams to align delivery timelines.
Help track dependencies risks and resource allocation across initiatives.
Support sprint/quarterly planning cycles with data and insights.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Serve as a bridge between different engineering and business teams.
Help resolve blockers and ensure alignment across projects.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role Wed love to work with you if you have:

4-6 years of experience in a technology engineering or IT-focused role with exposure to multiple tech stacks.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial/operational data and present insights.
Experience working with technology contracts vendors or procurement.
Familiarity with project delivery frameworks (Agile Scrum or hybrid).
Strong organizational and coordination skills; able to manage dependencies across multiple teams.
Solid communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP AWS or Azure).
Prior experience in technology governance or enterprise architecture functions.
Hands-on familiarity with collaboration and planning tools (Jira Confluence Smartsheet PowerBI etc.).
Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.

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 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.