Title:  Senior Data Engineer

Requisition ID: 229532

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

The Senior Data Engineer leads cost-efficient, effective, and timely development (i.e. systems enhancements), user testing, implementation, administration, maintenance, and production support for GFRT applications. The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining best practices and procedures and oversees the management and completion of special projects, ad hoc analysis, and reporting requests.

In this role you will: 

1. Lead and project manage financial systems initiatives and projects, by:

• Identifying, prioritizing and managing project plans (e.g. user agreements and sign-offs, resource requirements and key deliverables)
• Developing business case proposals, steering committee or executive management presentations
• Gathering requirements across pertinent user and stakeholder groups 
• Designing system solutions and gaining acceptance from key stakeholders
• Providing a leadership and champion role in change management, communication and training regarding newly developed, acquired or enhanced financial system initiatives

2. Lead the identification, assessment, and evaluation of technology solutions to support GFRT applications.

3. Manage systems production, administration, and maintenance for GFRT systems, including:

• Maintaining high quality and reliability in performance, availability, capacity, timeliness and connectivity of systems and reporting
• Ensuring consistency and integration between the various financial measurement systems and reporting
• Participating in the review of critical system problems and recommending viable solutions
• Developing, maintaining and managing efficient and reliable production processes
• Managing the resolution of system and reporting performance and connectivity issues

4. Execute ongoing process and service re-design and continuous improvement

5.Work collaboratively with peers, IT&S Area clients, and vendors on projects

6. Provide strong leadership to motivate and develop individual and team performance

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? 
 

• Experience with MS SQL Server (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS), Oracle SQL, and related applications, with a strong understanding of relational and OLAP databases - 8-10 years experience
• Experience in ETL tools such as Data Stage 3+ years.
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and React (React hooks and state management libraries) (3+ years experience)
• Knowledge of Git, Bitbucket
• Experience in .net development platform C# 3+ years and Java 3+ years.
• Experience in scripting language - Python
• Experience in Reporting tools such as Power BI reporting and administration 2+ years
• Experience in managing a team of developers.

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. 
• 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.