Java Developer - Java/React

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Retail Deposits and Investments Technology within GWM is looking for a Sr. Software Developer to work on a strategic application suite. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing applications for the Investment Platform, with a focus on the Authentication domain. The developer will deliver Full Stack solutions, maintain high code quality, create detailed design documents, and drive technical discussions, contributing to world-class digital products that impact millions of Scotiabank customers.

Requirements

• At least 10+ years of technical working experience in systems analysis, design, development, unit testing, and debugging.
• Experience in application architecture and API design.
• Frontend development background in building web applications using technologies like ReactJS, NodeJS, NextJS and modern JavaScript toolsets (ES6+, Webpack, Babel, Jest, SonarQube, CheckMarx, Web Inspect) and knowledgeable in HTML/CSS/SASS.
• Technical working experience with Core Java (Version 8 or higher)/Java, JDK17+.
• Proficient in SQL & relational databases.
• Working experience with Spring framework - Spring Boot, Spring Security and Spring Data Repositories, Spring Batch, Hibernate, Kafka.
• Technical working knowledge of Web Services, SOAP/REST, IntelliJ, STS Spring Tools, or Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
• Knowledge or experience in the use of GIT, Bitbucket, Gradle, Maven, Jira, Confluence, or a similar tool(s) for building Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of SSL and setup of secure handshake between applications.
• Technical knowledge of Google Cloud and Kubernetes, Splunk, Dynatrace.
• Knowledge of a variety of frameworks (server side, infrastructure, browser side, desktop etc.) as well as high aptitude for diving in and picking up new things.
• Experience in developing security systems and analyzing the current systems for vulnerabilities.
• Technical working experience in an agile environment.
• Collaboration tools - JIRA, Confluence.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with investment products or retail investment banking is an asset.
• Bachelor (equivalent or higher) degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Viewpoint is required to assess the impact of development and/or changes to the overall data processing environment.
• Prior experience in wealth and or investment products.
• Customer first mindset while providing technology solutions to business problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide system analysis, object-oriented design/programming, technical documentation, and support for existing and new applications and systems.
• Provide recommendations on best practices and enhancements that are in line with the bank’s technology road map.
• Work with project team to refine technical requirements and provide technical design and guidance based on industry best practices.
• Perform coding, unit testing, debugging, documenting, and implementing of applications and scripts.
• Participate in estimation and planning of development efforts required for various projects and enhancements.
• Maintain, support, and enhance existing applications and participate in regular code reviews for release activities.
• Lead the implementation efforts for implementations of code to non-production and production environments.
• Participate in production issue analysis and perform root cause analysis for production issues and implementation issues.
• Assist the product owners and business analysts in discovering the current system behavior and provide recommendations on improving the current system.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.

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.
• Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons.

What This Job Offers

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