Full Stack Developer - Scotiabank, Toronto

Position summary

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Global Wealth Engineering team is continuously modernizing and enhancing the client and account onboarding platforms for Scotia Wealth Management. Our group consists of several agile teams working closely together to deliver, support, and maintain the client and account onboarding systems to provide the best client experience. The team is searching for a client-focused full stack engineer who is motivated to contribute to the development of components of enterprise applications and providing hands-on development and testing on all project assignments.

You will work as part of a team to ensure that the business and technical architecture of the delivered solution matches business requirements. You will be asked to implement various aspects of design and development while working with architects, developers, key business stakeholders, various technical support teams across the Bank, regulatory and compliance groups, and senior leadership. We are looking for an energetic and ambitious individual looking to make a difference for our clients.

Responsibilities

In this role you will undertake various technical duties to support enterprise applications:

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of full-stack applications for internal and external-facing systems.
• Work with modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, and Node.js, building components and services under guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist in developing RESTful APIs, integrating with microservices and event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Google Pub/Sub).
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality solutions following Agile development practices.
• Participate in code reviews, follow established coding standards, and continuously improve technical skills.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes.
• Apply security-first principles in development, including secure coding practices and API design.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production environments with guidance from senior engineers.

What you'll bring

We would love to work with you if you possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2–4 years of full-stack development experience (internship and/or professional).
• Front-End familiarity: React.js, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript.
• Back-End familiarity: Node.js, Java (Java 8+), Spring Boot basics.
• Microservices & REST APIs: Understanding of service-oriented architecture.
• Event Streaming: Exposure to Kafka or Google Pub/Sub is an asset.
• Cloud Platforms Google Cloud: Cloud Run, Cloud Functions basics.
• Cloud Platforms Microsoft Azure: App Services, Key Vault basics.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Basic knowledge of Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• Security: Awareness of SSL/TLS, OAuth2, JWT.
• Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, Azure SQL), basic NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and take direction from senior engineers.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) – asset.
• Understanding of financial services domain – asset.

What's on offer

Scotiabank provides a supportive and dynamic environment with comprehensive benefits and perks:

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship: Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) spanning gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability, and veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations: Commitment to an accessible environment by removing and preventing barriers.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits starting on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem featuring free tea and coffee, universal washrooms, and ample space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement opportunities including participation in programs such as hackathons.