Software Developer

Title: Software Developer

Requisition ID: 207907

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

Software Developer Specialist / IT&S / Canadian Banking Technology – The candidate must have good understanding on existing web and cloud applications (including complex application systems), evaluate problems, identify actions to be taken and recommend solutions. Understand and work in accordance with Bank application architectural guidelines.

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.
• Deliver code development, unit testing, UAT support, implementation, and operational support.
• Interact with business clients to help resolve and explain system questions and issues.
• Take accountability for results and exhibit a “can do attitude”.
• Be a self-starter with a desire to learn and contribute.
• Have an appetite to continuously evolve and improve, to tackle difficult problems and seek/give constant feedback.
• 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, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
• Work closely with all team members in an agile lab and agile environment.
• Work standard and additional overtime hours to meet project deadlines and pager support.
• Be fluent in English, oral and written, with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Embrace change and see it as an essential driver to solve complex issues.
• Demonstrate flexibility and can move forward without having all the answers.
• Consistently seek to understand, meet, and deliver on customers’ expectations.
• Act as a mentor to junior developers on design, development, delivery, operations, and overall development best practices within the bank and industry.
• Be on rotation with other team members for Stand-by/On call (24x7) application support.

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

• 7+ years of experience with Web and Cloud technologies (preferred Microsoft Azure).
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the needed language or technology listed below.
• Hands-on experience in designing, developing and successful deployment of large-scale projects from end-to-end.
• Hands-on experience in following the iterative and agile SDLC.
• 1-2 years of prior experience in level 1 production support.
• Experience working in an agile environment/methodology is an asset.
• Fluent in English, oral and written.
• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or technical equivalent.
• Source code repository experience - Bitbucket, Git, SourceTree, Clearcase.
• J2EE technologies - Java, Web Services (SOAP, REST), JDBC, JSP, JSF, Servlets, EJB, JNDI, JMS.
• IDE tools - Eclipse, IntelliJ, IBM RAD, WebLogic Workbench, STS (Spring Tool Suite), etc.
• Database experience - DB2, SQL, Azure SQL, Redis Cache, MySQL.

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.
• Community Engagement - Opportunities for community engagement & belonging with various programs such as hackathons, contests, and more!

Work arrangements: 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.

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.