Software Engineer Specialist Requisition ID: 233681 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. **The Role** As a Software Engineer Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our banking platform and delivering world-class digital products and experiences that impact millions of customers every day. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment alongside a team of innovators, creators, and leaders who are passionate about technology and customer experience. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, adaptable, and eager to mentor others, while embracing modern development practices and contributing to the evolution of financial services technology. **As part of the role, you’ll** + Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. + Implement microservices architecture and integrate with internal and third-party APIs. + Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. + Apply Agile technical practices, including continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD). + Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote best practices in software engineering. + Optimize application performance through profiling, bottleneck analysis, and tuning for scalability. + Implement application monitoring, dashboards, and alerting to ensure system reliability. + Ensure compliance with security standards and scalability requirements. + Contribute to architectural decisions and advocate for clean code principles (SOLID, MVVM, MVC). + Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions **Minimum Qualifications** **Experience** + 5+ years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or specialist role. **Strong expertise in:** + Java, J2EE, Spring Boot (Microservices) + Angular 2+, JavaScript, HTML, XML, XSL + Web Services (SOAP & REST) + Experience with: + Cloud development (Azure, AWS, or GCP) + Kubernetes and Docker + CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices + Application monitoring tools and performance optimization + Proficient in design patterns, clean architecture, and unit testing. + Familiarity with version control systems (GIT) and Agile methodologies. **Functional Skills** + Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. + Ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. + Proficiency in integrating third-party libraries and SDKs. + Solid understanding of software architecture principles and security best practices. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork. **Competencies** + Innovation & Curiosity: Passion for exploring new technologies and improving processes. + Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to guide and support junior team members. + Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering exceptional digital experiences. + Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. + Collaboration: Works effectively with designers, product owners, and other developers. + Attention to Detail: Ensures code quality, security, and performance. **What's in it for you?** + 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. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans. + Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. + 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. Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At Scotiabank, 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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, pleaseclick here (https://www.scotiabank.com/careers/en/careers/technical-support-for-applicants.html) . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.