Requisition ID: 232711

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

We are looking for a proactive, initiative-oriented software engineer to join our talented and collaborative technology team. This role will respond to business requirements, aiming to specify, implement, and support the required infrastructure solutions.

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

• Support Scotiabank’s equity trading business by supporting, developing, and enhancing our real time streaming technology platform, which is the foundation for Central Risk Book trading
• Ensure systems are up and running on daily basis, working with the GBM equities technology team and other essential technology groups to ensure data dependencies are complete before market open
• Collaborate with business, quant, and technology teams on a frequent and open basis
• Follow Scotiabank’s best practices for compliance and regulatory requirements

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 or above in an engineering, computer science, or STEM-related field
• 1-3 years of experience with software development; learning, designing, developing, testing, and debugging software/web applications.
• Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programing language; Java (preferred)
• Familiarity with Spring Boot, Angular, Python, SQL
• Familiarity with relational databases such as MSSQL, Oracle, etc.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments (basic commands, shell scripting, etc.)
• A strong sense of pride and ownership. Proactive behaviors to identify potential issues before they happen.
• Remain calm during periods of higher stress/pressure

Preferred:

• Experience with real-time, event-driven, multi-threaded, distributed systems
• Experience with web applications
• Experience with source-control and CI/CD systems like Git, BitBucket, Jenkins
• Experience with front office equities market making / trading
• Analytical and inquisitive

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 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 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 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.