Junior Software Engineer Jobs in Whitby, ON (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 263631 
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Scotiabank continues to be an industry leader for Payments technology and innovation. We have a history of safely leveraging new tools to enable new experiences for our customers, focusing on ensuring we protect their interests and goals. The result of this leads to modernization programs which aim to offer enriched information and transparencies to support the rapidly evolving payments community.

The Role

Scotiabank is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Full Stack Developer (Level 6) to join our growing engineering team. We are seeking someone who is passionate about technology, eager to learn, and excited to contribute across the full software development lifecycle.

This role is ideal for a developer with hands-on experience in JavaScript and ReactJS, who thrives in a collaborative environment and demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic. You will work closely with developers, designers, product owners, and backend teams to build scalable and modern banking applications.

Our team primarily works with:

• Frontend: ReactJS
• Backend/API Layer: Node.js
• BaaS Layer: Java

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using ReactJS
• Build and support backend services and APIs using Node.js
• Collaborate with teams working on Java-based BaaS integrations
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and deployment activities
• Work closely with product owners, designers, and developers to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contribute to technical discussions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following engineering best practices
• Support Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Take initiative in problem-solving and continuously improve technical skills

What You'll Bring:

• 1-3 years of hands-on software development experience (internships/co-op experience considered)
• Strong understanding of JavaScript and modern web development concepts
• Hands-on experience with ReactJS
• Exposure to backend development using Node.js
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and client-server architecture
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to contribute to team culture

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience or familiarity with:

• Single-SPA / Micro Frontend architecture
• Redux
• Java
• Confluence
• Figma
• Bitbucket
• Jira
• Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• CI/CD practices and DevOps concepts

Beyond technical skills, we value individuals who:

• Take ownership and show initiative
• Are eager to learn and grow
• Work well in collaborative team environments
• Demonstrate curiosity and problem-solving abilities
• Align with our team culture and Scotiabank values
• Bring positive energy and accountability to the team

What's in it for you?

• You'll join a team focused on building cloud platforms as products, enabling delivery teams across the enterprise rather than acting as a centralized gatekeeper or operating within a narrow delivery focus. This role offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, problem domains, and stakeholders.

• 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.
• 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.