Senior Developer; Full-stack JavaScript

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Requisition

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

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Full-stack Developer to oversee and guide the Communications services team IT Engineering team in Scotiabank.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. They should be proficient in React & Node JS, and Java Springboot, and can deliver high quality code, write unit tests, provide UAT support, implementation, and operational support.

This role requires a strong background in full-stack development, with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.

• Provide technical direction and guidance to the engineering team.
• Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and stakeholders to define and prioritize technical requirements.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and software development methodologies.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, risks, and bottlenecks.

• Contribute to the design and architecture of software systems and applications.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of the software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives.

• Oversee the development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure thorough testing and quality assurance processes.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement efficient workflows.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.

• University or College Degree in Computer Science
• 8+ years of full-stack development experience
• Experience developing enterprise, cloud native, message driven, test driven, reactive, containerized applications.
• Previous experience in banking industry/financial services is preferred
• Experience with REST API design, React, NodeJS (product ionizing NodeJS servers as well)
• Modern JS toolsets (ES6+, Webpack, Babel, Jest)
• MS Azure, containerization & orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Java 8, 11 & 17, Springboot framework, Junit frameworks (Junit 5, Mockito), build tools and dependency management (Maven, Gradle), noSQL database, template management (Velocity), CI-CD Pipeline (Jenkins)
• Experience working with authenticated, customer focused applications (i.e. OAuth2 preferred)
• Object Oriented and Functional Design
• HTML / CSS / SASS (BEM, OOCSS, SMACSS, CSS3 Animations, Semantic HTML)
• Familiar with software security tools like Black Duck (vulnerabilities in JARs), Fortify (vulnerabilities/security issues in code), Web inspect (scan REST end points) and Sonar Qube (Junit coverage for code)
• Strong knowledge of programming languages:
  Java 8+, Unix Shell Script, XML, YAML, JSON, SQL, Apache Velocity, Apache Groovy
• Strong hands‑on programming skills with popular developer utility tool suites like Eclipse/STS, JIRA/Bitbucket/Confluence, Git, Gradle/Maven
• Proven experience in Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

• 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.
• 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.
• Upskilling…