Software Engineer Specialist

Purpose
The Full Stack Software Engineer Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions across both front-end and back-end systems. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications, implement modern engineering practices, and ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability of enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for building innovative solutions
Accountabilities
Leads Champion a customer-focused culture by fostering strong relationships with business users and stakeholdersDrive strategic transformation of Scotiabank platforms by leveraging modern technologies including Java 8/17 Spring Boot, and microservices architecture to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions that meet evolving business needs.Lead the documentation, development, and implementation of high-quality solutions that align with operational excellence standardsThe incumbent is responsible for contributing to multiple key projects, both small and large, concurrently along with participation in a production support rotation.Contributes to technical vision and strategy by collaborating with technical lead ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.Actively contributes to core development activities, including coding, configuration, integration, and troubleshooting.The incumbent will be responsible for documentation of design including Technical Design Document, Security Design document etc.Contributes to the estimation process for new business and technical requirements, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with project objectives.Provide production support to assigned applications by identifying, evaluating, escalating, resolving problems and supporting other team members including performance monitoring.Provides technical guidance and training to less experienced analysts and programmers.Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and external vendors to understand business needs and align on delivery outcomes.
Education / Experience / Other Information Experience working with authenticated, customer focused applicationsExperience in Core Java, Java 8, Java 17Experience with JSF, Spring Core frameworkExperience with Spring, Spring boot, JDBC.Experience developing with Java for more than 3 years, including requirements analysis, cloud-based back-end and front-end design, development, implementation, release, deployment, and cloud solutions implementation. Experience working with React and Redux.3+ years of experience in cloud deployment using platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.Have a proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GitComfortable using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Bitbucket, etc.Knowledge in Object Oriented and Functional DesignDeep knowledge of Agile principles, and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new andevolving environmentsExcellent communication, including ability to distil technical details into human terms
Working Conditions
Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence