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Requisition ID: 261317 
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The role

As a Senior Manager Engineering, Insurance Core & Reporting, you will Lead and oversee Insurance and Reporting technologies in International Banking ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Manage the team (Direct and indirect reports) in area of project scheduling, technical direction, future planning and standard development practices.
• Manage the department and project recruitment, identify training requirement, retention and staff performance.
• Ensure proper support procedures and processes are in place to support the various existing production systems. Establish and champion quality improvement activities for the department
• The incumbent is expected to function independently to ensure that the assigned tasks and project objectives are met. Accountable for managing assigned project and department budgets. Works closely with customers, Business Analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
• Meets scheduled milestones to ensure project/program objectives are met in a timely manner, in compliance with IT Technology Roadmap and has an in-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing and implementing software projects and programs using Agile Scrum and Kanban framework.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for leading the team on designing, coding, testing, implementing and supporting applications software to ensure the applications is delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide technical lead to team on production and user acceptance testing application support
• Provides guidance and arrange training to less experienced analysts and programmers.
• Creates an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?  

We'd love to work with you if you have:

Essential:

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience leading/supervising teams of 10+ members
• 5+ years of experience working with insurance industries
• Worked in Agile labs or used Agile Scrum and Kanban framework
• Strong project management skills, ability to manage concurrent tasks and initiatives.
• Requires advanced expertise in complex business/technical processes and their application within the organization
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership, mentoring, coaching and motivational skills.
• Vendor management skills, experience in negotiating contractual terms and managing offshore development teams

Technical Skills\Knowledge Required

• Java (including Spring, Spring Boot, JSP, JSF)
• JavaScript, jQuery, html, CSS, SQL
• Familiarity with microservice architecture and 12-Factor App concepts
• Knowledge of Data Engineering concepts
• Ingenium or Similar back-end insurance systems will be nice to have
• Familiarity with REST APIs and how they differ from SOAP
• Familiarity with Design Patterns, and how to apply them.
• Familiarity with AIX, Linux, WebSphere, SQL Server would be an asset.

What's in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• A culture that promotes teamwork and cross-functional collaboration to achieve business goals. Inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, background, and experience.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers.
• Opportunity to work with a very enthusiastic team that helps our clients by ensuring the Bank is able to continue to operate to deliver key business services.

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Colombia : Bogota : Bogota 
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, please click here. 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.