Title:  First Nations/Metis/Inuit Candidates, Hybrid, Entry-Level Automation Engineer

Requisition ID: 196745

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

Are you a First Nations, Metis or Inuit individual with strong communication skills and the ability to connect with a variety of people.

We are looking for you to join a team as an entry level associate automation engineer in Toronto Ontario.

Story Behind the Need

Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the fast-moving, award-winning technology engine that powers Scotiabank’s Corporate, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets businesses. 

Role

GBME is searching for Associate Automation Engineer to liaison between business stakeholders and internal engineering and architect teams, ensuring solutions are developed and delivered on time, efficiently and with high quality for various projects within GBME. 

Candidate Value Proposition:

The successful candidate will have a technical and engineering mindset.  You will work closely with business teams and cross functional engineering leaders to learn, develop and implement market leading solutions for the various projects within GBME.  

In partnership with peer engineers, business partners, and the various GBME teams, you will:

• Gain knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities.
• Learn and perfect business specifications/requirements documentation is accurately prepared and comprehensive to support sizing/development efforts and as input to various project documentation.
• Will learn to Design test sets and automate where possible, including functional and nonfunctional testing, regression testing as well as performance testing
• Be involved in the full life cycle of a project, responsible for producing actionable and complete specifications, writing production quality code, and implementation
• Work closely across GBME technology teams during all stages of the system development life cycle and bridge the gap between business and technology sides of the solution.
• Liaising between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions that meet user needs. 
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues in Global regions.
• Support production issues and handle escalations during Release cycles as needed.
• Improve the end user experience by finding scalable solutions and addressing complex ad hoc queries.
• Participate in SCRUM Meetings.

Do you want to join a forward-thinking organization surrounded by a collaborative, engaged team?

The skills you have that will amplify you in this role include:

Job Responsibilities you are training for:

• You are passionate about developing applications that are reusable, efficient, and scalable, working in an innovated cross functional team environment.
• Experience working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment.
• 1+ years practical experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience with 1 or more modern development languages (Python, Java, SQL etc.).
• Experience working with all phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Work as a contributing member of a team.
• Values quality, while still managing expectations and deliverables.
• Open to ideas and gives and receives feedback well.
• Wants to understand financial market.

Candidate Review & Selection
Max 2 rounds – 45-minute Video Interviews

What we’re offering…

• The opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive organization and connect with other First Nations, Inuit, Métis Scotiabankers, and their allies when joining our Indigenous Employee Resource Group. 
• A competitive compensation and benefits package which include:

o $10,000 annually dedicated to your well being

o Traditional Indigenous Practices Leave

o Indigenous Employee Mentoring Program

“Posted pursuant to Scotiabank’s Special Program under the Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Rights Act.” 

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.