Software Engineer, Global Payments Technology (Backend Java Developer)

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a purpose-driven, winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Scotiabank continues to be an industry leader in Payments technology and innovation, with a history of safely leveraging new tools to enable new experiences for our customers, focusing on protecting their interests and goals. This leads to modernization programs that aim to offer enriched information and transparency to support the rapidly evolving payments community. We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer to join our agile development team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot, working knowledge of Kafka, and solid skills with relational databases. You will work closely with senior developers, QA, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java application development
• Strong working knowledge of Java (8+) and Spring Boot
• Experience with Apache Kafka (producing and consuming messages, basic event-driven workflows)
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
• Proficiency in SQL and database querying
• Experience with REST APIs and backend service development
• Familiarity with Git and standard build tools such as Maven or Gradle
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative Agile team environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tasks independently and meet delivery timelines
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously improve technical skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with microservices-based architectures
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with Docker or containerized applications

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Implement and support Kafka-based messaging and event-driven integrations
• Work with relational databases, including schema design, queries, and performance optimization
• Build and consume RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with team members to deliver features and improvements
• Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for clean, maintainable code
• Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs and performance issues
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)

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.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship programs
• Community Engagement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed