Senior Platform Engineering

Requisition ID: 210620

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

Purpose

Oversees Global Banking Markets and Engineering (GBME) platform engineering globally ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed/delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Accountabilities

1. Design and implement the core infrastructure components of the platform that applications run on, considering factors such as scalability, fault tolerance, and security.
2. Collaborate with business/application development teams to ensure the platform can support the business logic and application workloads effectively.
3. Automate product development life cycle.
4. Monitor and troubleshoot platform builds to ensure optimal performance and availability.
5. Ensure upgrades are handled in a timely manner to reduce EOL currency issues.
6. Accountable for and critical to building a high-trust culture environment to support psychological safety, defining structure and clarity within teams.
7. Communicate the meaning and impact of work, promote cross-pollination of knowledge within the organization, and monitor progress and adaptation to necessary changes to achieve the goals.
8. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
9. Create an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles.
10. Ensure adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk.
11. Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment, using a coaching mindset and behaviors.
12. Communicate vision/values/business strategy, and manage succession and development planning for the team.

Skills Experience and Education

Computer Science Diploma or Degree; or related work experience.
Requires extensive understanding of project management principles and methodology as well as Scotiabank’s IT Roadmap.
GBME platform engineering (Multiple business lines) – platform build, enhancement, and support.
Key Technologies - private/public cloud, Kubernetes, Rancher, Elasticsearch, Airflow, etc.
Operating costs – Reduce operation cost while maintaining quality delivery.

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 embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span 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 to build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. A remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best.
Upskilling: Through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
Competitive Rewards: Program including a 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!

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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.