Requisition ID: 232711
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
We are looking for a proactive, initiative-oriented software engineer to join our talented and collaborative technology team. This role will respond to business requirements, aiming to specify, implement, and support the required infrastructure solutions.

IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU? IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Support Scotiabank’s equity trading business by supporting, developing, and enhancing our real time streaming technology platform, which is the foundation for Central Risk Book trading
• Ensure systems are up and running on daily basis, working with the GBM equities technology team and other essential technology groups to ensure data dependencies are complete before market open
• Collaborate with business, quant, and technology teams on a frequent and open basis
• Follow Scotiabank’s best practices for compliance and regulatory requirements

DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE? WE’D LOVE TO WORK WITH YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in an engineering, computer science, or STEM-related field
• 1-3 years of experience with software development; learning, designing, developing, testing, and debugging software/web applications.
• Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programing language; Java (preferred)
• Familiarity with Spring Boot, Angular, Python, SQL
• Familiarity with relational databases such as MSSQL, Oracle, etc.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments (basic commands, shell scripting, etc.)
• A strong sense of pride and ownership. Proactive behaviors to identify potential issues before they happen.
• Remain calm during periods of higher stress/pressure

Preferred:

• Experience with real-time, event-driven, multi-threaded, distributed systems
• Experience with web applications
• Experience with source-control and CI/CD systems like Git, BitBucket, Jenkins
• Experience with front office equities market making / trading
• Analytical and inquisitive