Principal Programming Engineer

Requisition ID: 245884

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

Scotiabank is seeking a highly skilled Principal Senior Automation Engineer to join our Global Network Engineering (GNE) team. This role blends leadership of a small team of automation engineers with individual technical expertise within development of network automation and maintaining automation systems.

Network automation is primarily delivered through our in-house application Argus which is the source of truth for network inventory handles compliance and provides reporting used for various purposes including hardware and software currency.

Is this role right for you

Financial institution experience knowledge of bank processes

Leadership experience ability to set strategic goals and lead a team to deliver on them

Ability to balance technical and business objectives and lead a team on both fronts

Strong development skills able to contribute

Experience maintaining infrastructure

Develop and maintain software tools for network automation and monitoring

Design and implement network configurations and security policies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions to optimize network activities including governance compliance audit reporting health checks network implementations

Contribute to pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments

Document technical processes and maintain version control

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills capable of:

articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

translating business objectives into clear technical objectives

Strong interpersonal and relationships management skills

Strong organizational skills

Demonstrates proactivity and accountability

Ability to analyze logs metrics and performance data

Knowledge of DevOps practices

Skilled in coding languages: Python Java JavaScript Anduril Go (Golang)

Hardware and software currency of network devices

Vulnerability management

Familiarity

Networking technical knowledge:

Core networking knowledge (routing & switching load balancing firewalls DNS etc)

Familiarity with network vendors: Cisco Fortinet f5 Infoblox Gigamon NetBrain etc

Internet and Extranet DMZs

SD-WAN

Client and P2P VPN

Cloud technologies

Monitoring and network performance tools

Degree or diploma in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Telecommunications or Networking

CCNA or CCNP certification is an asset

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 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.