Senior Software Architect

Scotiabank is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the future of onboarding processes. The role involves designing seamless, secure, and high-velocity user experiences across digital, branch, and contact center channels. It requires a strong focus on API design, workflow orchestration, security alignment, and enabling sales funnel velocity. This position is for a focused, data-driven role with the potential for growth.

Requirements

• 7+ years enterprise software engineering with 4+ years in architecture roles (preferably financial services).
• Strong onboarding/KYC expertise.
• Deep technical depth – Hands-on with Node.js, JavaScript, Next.js, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native (AWS/Azure/GCP) platforms.
• API & Event-Driven Mastery.
• Security & Scale Awareness.
• Architecture Modeling – Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Camunda, Temporal, BPMN) and exposure to enterprise business architecture modeling.
• Executive Communication – Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executive teams.
• Leadership & Communication – Proven ability to present to executives, influence business/product/sales teams, and mentor engineers.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits