Software Engineer - Automotive Finance Engineering

About the Role

Join Scotiabank's Automotive Finance Engineering division as a Software Engineer, contributing to the creation of cloud-enabled backend services, APIs, and frontend components that streamline financing, leasing, and dealer system processes for Retail and Commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code utilizing technologies such as .NET, C#, Java, and React.
• Develop, refine, and maintain REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven modules.
• Engage in activities including code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Document software functionalities, system architecture, and technical decisions thoroughly.
• Adhere to secure coding standards and uphold rigorous engineering quality criteria.
• Deploy solutions on Azure cloud using Azure DevOps pipelines and apply Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Leverage monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineering, Security, and Cloud teams to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• Create and validate APIs employing Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, and automated testing frameworks.
• Utilize Node.js for backend or API layer components when necessary.
• Integrate systems with internal platforms, dealer networks, and partner services with potential use of event-driven messaging tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Manage SQL databases, stored procedures, and support cloud data services and analytics collaboration.
• Champion a customer-centric approach, ensuring delivery of dependable and high-quality solutions while embedding Scotiabank's risk management and compliance mandates in engineering choices.
• Work closely in agile teams with product managers, architects, testers, and other engineers.
• Participate actively in knowledge sharing sessions, sprint meetings, and leverage productivity tools, including AI-assisted development technologies.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of practical experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in .NET framework, C#, Java programming, React frontend development, SQL databases, and Node.js backend development.
• Experience using tools such as Azure DevOps (TFS), Visual Studio/VS Code, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, and monitoring platforms like Splunk and Dynatrace.
• Strong grasp of REST API design, microservices architecture, distributed system principles, version control with Git, and CI/CD methodologies.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture components like Kafka and RabbitMQ is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Azure cloud services including App Services, Functions, and Service Bus is advantageous.
• Exposure to automotive finance or broader financial services sectors is desirable.
• Enthusiasm for AI/ML technologies, developer productivity enhancements, and intelligent automation techniques is welcome.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications is an added benefit.

Employee Benefits and Culture

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship: Engage in an inclusive environment that respects all individuals and supports diverse employee resource groups promoting varied backgrounds and identities.
• Accessibility & Accommodation: Commitment to removing barriers and fostering an accessible workplace that values individual skills and experiences.
• Professional Growth: Access to online learning, cross-departmental development opportunities, and tuition support.
• Comprehensive Rewards: Includes bonuses, flexible vacation, personal and sick leave, with benefits effective from the first day.
• Workplace Environment: Enjoy a dynamic space with amenities such as free tea/coffee, inclusive washrooms, and collaborative team areas.
• Community Connection: Opportunities for community involvement and fostering a sense of belonging regardless of work location.

Location

This position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, working onsite at the Scarborough location.