Software Developer (Java)

Join a purpose-driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. As a Software Engineer, you will build and modernize Business Banking services and experiences, contributing to architecture decisions, refactoring legacy code, and using AI technology for innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software development experience delivering production systems
• Strong hands-on coding ability in backend stack (Java) and comfort debugging production issues
• Experience building authenticated web applications and APIs with secure coding practices
• Experience with GitHub-based development (PR discipline, code reviews, branching) and CI/CD
• Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) with the ability to review and fix AI-generated code
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across engineering and non-technical partners
• Customer-first mindset to optimize for secure, reliable outcomes
• Deep knowledge of Agile principles, and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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.