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Requisition ID: 256251 
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

We're looking for an Software Engineer to join our Automotive Finance Engineering team. You will play a key role in developing cloudready backend services, APIs, and frontend components that support financing, leasing, and dealer ecosystem workflows across Retail and Commercial segments. 

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy collaborating in agile teams, writing clean and maintainable code, learning modern cloud and DevOps practices, and building solutions that directly improve customer experiences. 

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

• Develop clean, maintainable, and welldocumented code using .NET, C#, Java, and React. 
• Build and enhance REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven components. 
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and ongoing software optimization. 
• Help document software features, architecture, and technical decisions. 
• Follow secure coding practices and contribute to highquality engineering standards. 
• Develop and deploy solutions in Azure using Azure DevOps (TFS) pipelines. 
• Use Terraform (or other IaC tools) and contribute to CI/CD best practices. 
• Utilize tools like Splunk and Dynatrace for logging, monitoring, and performance insights. 
• Engage with SRE, Security, and Cloud Engineering teams to ensure reliability, compliance, and operational excellence. 
• Build and test APIs using Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, and automated tests. 
• Work with Node.js for backend or API-layer components where required. 
• Develop integrations with internal systems, dealer platforms, and partner services. 
• Support event-driven development using tools such as Kafka or RabbitMQ (if applicable to squad initiatives). 
• Work with SQL databases, stored procedures, and cloud data services. 
• Support data-driven features and collaborate with analytics teams as needed. 
• Champion a customerfocused culture to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. 
• Understand and incorporate the Bank's risk appetite, risk culture, and compliance requirements into daytoday engineering decisions. 
• Ensure adherence to Scotiabank's Values, Code of Conduct, Global Sales Principles, AML/ATF, sanctions, and operational risk controls. 
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, testers, and other engineers in an agile environment. 
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, engineering improvements, sprint ceremonies, and technical discussions. 
• Leverage productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot or AIassisted development workflows where appropriate. 

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

• 3-5 years of hands-on software engineering experience. 
• Proficiency with NET, C#, Java, React, SQL, Node.js. 
• Experience with Azure DevOps (TFS), Visual Studio / VS Code, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, Splunk, Dynatrace or similar monitoring tools. 
• Strong understanding of REST API development, microservices, and distributed systems fundamentals. 
• Knowledge of version control (Git), CI/CD practices, and cloud-native development concepts. 
• Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ). 
• Exposure to Azure Cloud services (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, etc.). 
• Experience in automotive finance or broader financial services. 
• Interest in AI/ML, developer productivity tools, or intelligent automation. 
• Experience modernizing legacy applications. 

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 - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs. 

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.