OverviewLead Software Engineer (Capital Markets Technology) – ScotiabankPosted on January 19, 2026 by Employer detailsScotiabankTo add a job posting to your favourites, you need a Job Bank account. Sign in or sign up now!Job detailsRequisition ID: 237181Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Team: Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME) is the fast-moving, award-winning technology engine that powers Scotiabank's Corporate, Investment Banking and Capital Markets businesses. GBME is searching for a Lead Software Engineer who is eager to boost capabilities of capital markets products and analytics platforms. The successful candidate will have to be a seasoned technical and engineering mindset. You will work closely with business teams and cross functional engineering leaders to develop and implement market leading solutions for the various projects within Global Banking and Markets Engineering (GBME).ResponsibilitiesLead complex transformational solutions and integrations, end to end across various projects in GBME, producing actionable and complete specifications, writing production quality code, and production implementation(s).Advocate for professional-level solutions, code quality, and modern engineering practices.Independently develop, test, and deploy complex custom components using vendor APIs in Java or relatable technology.Design test sets (automate where possible) using vendor and in-house developed tools; enhance testing tools as needed.Design, deliver and enhance new and current solutions and applications, being committed to writing the most effective, scalable code possible,



and continuously find improvements.Continuously partner with Architecture team on the design and integration of scalable solutions.Improve the end user experience by finding scalable solutions and addressing complex ad hoc queries.Provide mentoring and guidance to other developers.Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.Coach and train end users (as needed).Qualifications8+ years of experience in enterprise application development using 2 or more modern development languages (Java / Python preferred).5+ years of experience using Linux or Unix, including related scripting.5+ years of experience with SQL and/or other query languages and database design.3+ years of experience working as a Technical Lead.Ability to interact and coordinate with numerous internal teams including Operations and Application support groups.Experience with large data volumes and with DevOps tools (e.G., Jenkins or similar pipelines).Experience with Messaging Bus technologies (Kafka, MQ, JMS, or Solace).Experience with front-end technologies (e.G., Angular, Vue, etc.).Experience with automation/scheduling tools (e.G., Airflow, NiFi, etc.).Good working knowledge of design patterns and best practices.Excellent communication skills for audiences including executives and non-technical resources.Bachelor's degree in a technical field (computer science, computer engineering or related).Preferred QualificationsExperience working on data transformation.Experience in Cloud (GCP) or Kubernetes (GKE) computing is a plus.Knowledge of Capital Markets workflows and products; experience interfacing directly with Front Office users like traders and sales.Experience in application/solutions architecture.Previous Scotiabank experience and knowledge of internal processes is a plus.What's in it for you?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.Location & BenefitsLocation Toronto, ONWork location On siteSalary $33.46 to $84.62 HOUR hourlyTerms of employment Permanent employment Full timeStarts as soon as possibleVacancies 1 vacancySource CareerBeacon #2181202Toronto, ONAdvertised until2026-02-17Important notice: This job posting has been provided by a partner site. Job Bank is not responsible for this content.Report issuesReport a problem with this job postingAny fields marked with an asterisk ( * ) are required.What's wrong? This job posting contains incorrect information; Inaccurate salary;Inaccurate job title; Link to full job posting / Expired or closed job posting; Provide more details: Report potential misuse of Job Bank.Thank you for your help!You will not receive a reply. For enquiries, please contact us.Sign up for a Plus account to get the most out of your job search and access all the tools available on Job Bank!The median wage is the salary of a given occupation where half the workers earn more than that amount, and half earn less. This information is presented on job postings to help job seekers determine how the salary compares to the amount earned by other workers working the same job. Job Bank preferred indicating the median wage, which is less affected by extremely high or low wages, rather than the average wage which is calculated by adding up all the salaries of a group of people and then dividing that total by the number of people.No endorsement of any products or services is expressed or implied.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Systems Engineer - Software - C$33.5 - C$84.6 An Hour (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto