Title:  Software Developer

Requisition ID: 263891 

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

As a Software Developer, you will join our team and expand our Wealth Mobile Backend For Frontend (BFF) platform. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to innovate and collaborate on the value-driven goals in delivering customer value. You will engage in a fast-paced and stimulating environment, with opportunities to build new relationships and learn how you can make an impact in Direct Investing and Wealth Management on Mobile platforms.

Is this role right for you?

• Write well designed, testable, efficient REST APIs and code by using the best software development practices
• Plan and execute to meet sprint objectives as well as program/project milestones as a member of the scrum team
• Collaborate directly with the development team, product managers and designers
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needed
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Collaborate with the Scrum team to plan milestones, successfully execute software delivery, and escalate issues as needed
• Identify and manage risks versus opportunities and articulates impact towards deliverables
• Participate in reviewing, merging, integrating, versioning, and promoting code through environments and version control
• Triage and problem-solving production incidents to restore services with follow up on root cause and restore efforts

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

• 3+ years of experience as a Software Developer with a focus on REST APIs
• 3+ years of experience working with Express, Node, TypeScript/JavaScript stack in a professional environment (Canada or equivalent)
• 3+ years of experience of unit testing and integration testing experience
• 3+ years of experience working with microservice architecture
• 3+ years of experience working in Agile/ Scrum framework
• Experience with Splunk and Dynatrace, or equivalent logging and monitoring platforms
• Experience working with monorepo architecture, microservices, and Cloud platforms
• Demonstrated experience working with Git branching strategy
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence decision making across stakeholders
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Post-secondary education, preferably in computer science, engineering
  
  

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 - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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.