Java Software Engineer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 250496 
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

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.

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

• 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. 

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 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 rootcause 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.
• JSF/UI experience is considered an asset but is not mandatory. 

Nice to have skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure).
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

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 each individual 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.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

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, 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.