Software Engineer

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

42d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SOAP services, enterprise integration, and advanced Unix/Linux scripting. This role is critical to modernizing legacy systems, ensuring robust backend service delivery, and efficiently handling a large volume of batch processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and managing scripts using Shell, Korn Shell, AWK, and Perl. Knowledge of application support, certificates, keystores, and authentication mechanisms is essential. Experience with RedHat and Solaris operating systems is required.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development and enterprise integration.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Expertise in Java (8 and 17) and the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot.
• Strong experience with RESTful and SOAP service development.
• The ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Deep proficiency in Unix/Linux scripting, including Shell, Korn Shell, AWK, and Perl.
• Strong understanding of batch architectures, including managing large volumes of batch jobs.
• Familiarity with RedHat and Solaris operating systems.
• Experience working with WebSphere and Liberty application servers.
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with certificates, keystores, and authentication protocols.
• A proactive mindset toward application support, including root‑cause analysis and production issue resolution.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative working style.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing applications in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Spring Security, JWT, OAuth2, and other authentication/authorization models.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using JIRA.

Nice To Haves

• JSF/UI experience is considered an asset but is not mandatory.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure).
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the modernization of enterprise applications by upgrading Java and Spring frameworks to the latest standards.
• Design and implement robust backend services using REST and SOAP APIs.
• Manage end-to-end deployment processes across IST, UAT, and Production environments.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues to ensure system stability and performance.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Unix/Linux scripts using Shell, Korn Shell, AWK, and Perl, ensuring all scheduled batch workflows run reliably, efficiently, and with operational accuracy.
• Analyze, enhance, and troubleshoot existing batch job workflows, ensuring operational accuracy and performance.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD processes using Jenkins and Git.
• Support application deployments and configurations on WebSphere and Liberty servers.
• Provide hands-on application support, including log analysis, issue remediation, and performance tuning.
• Work confidently in RedHat and Solaris environments, applying OS-level knowledge to troubleshoot and optimize applications.
• Handle certificates, keystores, truststores, and various authentication mechanisms (e.g., mutual TLS, OAuth, JWT) as needed.
• Optionally contribute to enhancements of legacy JSF-based UI components (good to have, not mandatory).
• Be part of a collaborative team that values clean code, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

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 will start on day one.
• Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior