Lead Developer - Global Wholesale Operations

Title:

Lead Developer - Global Wholesale Operations

Requisition

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high‑performing culture.

As a Lead Developer within BPM-Global Wholesale Operations, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining technology solutions that support complex wholesale banking processes. This senior‑level role combines advanced programming expertise with leadership skills to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient systems that enable operational excellence across trade processing, settlements, risk management, and reporting. You will lead development efforts and collaborate with business stakeholders and technology partners to ensure solutions align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and the bank’s strategic objectives.

• Solution Design & Development: Oversee the creation and ongoing support of applications that help GWO utilities, while introducing automation and optimization to cut down on manual work and boost efficiency.
• System Analysis & Integration: Convert business needs into detailed technical requirements and manage their execution.
• Technical Leadership: Champion best practices in software development and Dev Ops, ensuring code is reviewed for quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure that all solutions comply with applicable regulatory standards and internal security policies, while maintaining thorough documentation to support audits and compliance assessments.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work alongside teams in operations, risk, and technology to ensure timely and accurate project delivery. Serve as a subject matter expert on technology solutions within GWO.
• Innovation: Investigate new technologies like AI, cloud computing, and APIs to improve how operations work. Support key strategies including automation, data analytics, and adopting AI solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years in software development
• Experience in financial services
• Proficiency in programming languages (Java, C#, Python).
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (SQL, Oracle) and data modeling.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• 3+ years of work experience as a React.js and Node.js developer.
• Experience working on projects that involve Application Security like oAuth2 and/or SSO.
• You have experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.
• 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 employees 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 every 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.

Location(s):
Canada :
Ontario :
Toronto

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