Senior Software Architect

Requisition ID: 238898

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

Step into a role where youll shape the future of how clients join and grow with Scotiabank. As a Senior Software Architect Onboarding you wont just be designing systems - youll be architecting seamless secure and high-velocity onboarding journeys that cut across digital branch and contact centre experiences. Youll be the trusted advisor driving innovation in APIs workflow orchestration and internet-scale security while embedding the guardrails that keep us compliant and resilient. This is your chance to push boundaries: to blend cutting-edge architecture with real business impact accelerate the sales funnel and redefine what onboarding looks like in modern banking. If you thrive on solving complex design challenges and influencing executives and teams alike this role puts you at the center of an exciting transformation.

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

Onboarding Architecture Ownership Define and maintain target-state architecture for client sign-up KYC/AML and product ordering/onboarding journeys with a strong focus on enabling sales funnel velocity across all channels (Digital Branch Contact Centre).

Client-Facing Experience Design Architect micro-UIs micro-apps and client-facing digital experiences optimized for scale usability and security.

API & Integration Strategy Lead design of REST APIs and resource modeling for onboarding ensuring extensibility security and alignment with enterprise integration patterns.

Product Ordering & Workflow Orchestration Build orchestration and sequencing patterns to support single and multi-product onboarding flows cross-sell journeys and adjudication.

Regulatory & Security Alignment Ensure onboarding flows embed KYC/AML sanctions privacy-by-design and internet-scale security standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with business product and sales stakeholders to co-create solutions consult on technology investments and align architecture to client-centric service and sales experiences across integrated channels.

Frameworks & Enablement Define architectural frameworks principles and guardrails that guide teams to consistently deliver compliant secure and scalable solutions.

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

7 years enterprise software engineering with 4 years in architecture roles (preferably financial services).

Strong onboarding/KYC expertise Familiarity with client sign-up onboarding flows and regulatory requirements.

Deep technical depth Hands-on with JavaScript Git monorepo CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native (AWS/Azure/GCP) platforms.

API & Event-Driven Mastery Expert in REST API design resource modeling and event-driven/Kafka-based architectures.

Security & Scale Awareness Deep understanding of designing internet-facing internet-scale applications with robust security principles and modern scaling technologies (IP networking F5 load balancers Akamai GTM/CDN etc.).

Architecture Modeling Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Camunda Temporal BPMN) and exposure to enterprise business architecture modeling.

Executive Communication Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executive teams influence decision-making and present complex architectural concepts clearly.

Leadership & Communication Proven ability to present to executives influence business/product/sales teams and mentor engineers across large portfolios.

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Computer Science with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

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.