Title:  Junior Software Engineer (Java/Spring Boot)

As a Junior Software Engineer, the incumbent will work closely with the Senior software Engineers and Solutions Architects on enhancement, projects and BAU activities related to revolving credit products.  

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

• Develop and maintain revolving credit applications including BAU, Intake and Projects. 

• Work on strategic technology initiatives, including cloud migration, database upgrades, and enhancements to monitoring and observability tools. 

• Define and enforce best practices including coding standards. 

• Drive experimentation and optimization through proof of concepts and other means. 

• Maintain system protocols and documentation to support operational excellence and risk management 

• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal customer impact and timely, effective remediation. 

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

• Strong proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience in the Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring MVC). 

• Experience in designing and developing APIs. 

• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2) and no-SQL databases (e.g. MongoDB). 

• Good understanding of Scotiabank’s Customer Experience Center platform and Cloud platform (Azure, GCP). 

• Good understanding of Credit Card Processing. 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field required. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Proven experience in designing and deploying real-time solutions in a financial services environment 

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 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.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.