Senior Software Developer - Java

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

Retail Deposits and Investments Technology within GWM is looking for a Sr. Software Developer to work on a strategic application suite. If you are excited to work on a business-critical application suite that demands high-quality work in rolling out new applications and enhancements to existing applications with speed, quality, and assured production stability, this is the place for you. Reporting to the Senior Manager Development, this Sr. Software Developer role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing applications for Investment Platform. You will focus on the Authentication domain to protect our customers by working closely with the Technical Lead, Solution Architect, and other SMEs. Your role includes delivering Java-based solutions and other leading-edge technologies, maintaining a high level of code quality, creating detailed design documents, and driving technical discussions. You will contribute to the development of world-class digital products and experiences impacting millions of Scotiabank customers every day.

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

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Provide system analysis, object-oriented design/programming, technical documentation, and support for existing and new applications and systems.
• Provide recommendations on best practices and enhancements that align with the bank’s technology roadmap.
• Work with the project team to refine technical requirements and provide technical design and guidance based on industry best practices.
• Perform coding, unit testing, debugging, documenting, and implementing applications and scripts.
• Participate in estimation and planning of development efforts required for various projects and enhancements.
• Maintain, support, and enhance existing applications and participate in regular code reviews for release activities.
• Lead the implementation efforts for code deployments to non-production and production environments.
• Participate in production issue analysis and perform root cause analysis for production and implementation issues.
• Assist product owners and business analysts in discovering the current system behavior and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values and its Code of Conduct, championing a high-performance environment and contributing to an inclusive work environment.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• At least 10+ years of technical working experience in systems analysis, design, development, unit testing, and debugging, with experience in application architecture and API design.
• Technical working experience with Core Java (Version 8 or higher)/Java, JDK17+.
• Proficiency in SQL & relational databases.
• Working experience with Spring framework - Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data Repositories, Spring Batch, Hibernate, Kafka.
• Technical working knowledge of Web Services, SOAP/REST, IntelliJ, STS Spring Tools, or Eclipse IDE.
• Knowledge or experience in the use of GIT, Bitbucket, Gradle, Maven, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools for building CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of SSL and setup of secure handshake between applications.
• Technical knowledge of Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Splunk, Dynatrace.
• Experience in developing security systems and analyzing current systems for vulnerabilities.
• Technical working experience in an agile environment, using collaboration tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Prior experience in wealth and/or investment products.
• A customer-first mindset while providing technology solutions to business problems.

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.
• 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.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits starting on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and plenty of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - Opportunities for community engagement & belonging with various programs such as hackathons, contests, and more.

Working location condition: Hybrid

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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, 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 during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. 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.

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