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Requisition ID: 259548 
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

We are seeking a talented Java Developer with expertise in Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SOAP services and JEE technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications that meet our business requirements.

Is this role right for you?

• Develop and maintain web applications using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, OpenAPI, Swagger, and Java/Jakarta EE backend technologies.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and SOAP services.
• Maintain the application codebase, including applying security patches and addressing vulnerabilities to ensure system stability, reliability, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Manage, maintain, and coordinate the renewal of SSL certificates for internal and external applications to ensure secure communication and system compliance.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain cutting-edge.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ Years of experience of Java (preferably Java 17+), Spring and Spring Boot frameworks for building robust, scalable RESTful APIs and backend SOAP services.
• Expertise in Webservices (REST, SOAP), Java/Jakarta EE (Servlet, JAX-RS, JMS, JPA, JDBC, CDI) and enterprise design patterns (MVC, Singleton, Front Controller, Factory, DAO, DTO etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of Java SE features (Java 8+), including Lambdas, Streams, Concurrency/multithreading, etc.

• Strong Knowledge of microservices architecture.

• Knowledge on CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), build scripts (Gradle, Maven), and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, integration testing) to ensure quality and smooth deployments.

Nice to have skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

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.

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.