About this role
Job title: Software Developer
About the Role Join our Wealth Mobile Backend For Frontend (BFF) platform as a Software Developer. You will design and deliver REST APIs, collaborate with product managers and designers, and help drive customer value in Direct Investing and Wealth Management on Mobile platforms. This role focuses on building scalable backend services and working in a fast-paced, collaborative scrum environment.
What You'll Do
- Write well designed, testable, efficient REST APIs and code by using the best software development practices.
- Plan and execute to meet sprint objectives as well as program/project milestones as a member of the scrum team.
- Collaborate directly with the development team, product managers and designers.
- Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs.
- Create and maintain software documentation.
- Collaborate with the Scrum team to plan milestones, successfully execute software delivery, and escalate issues as needed.
- Identify and manage risks versus opportunities and articulate impact towards deliverables.
- Participate in reviewing, merging, integrating, versioning, and promoting code through environments and version control.
- Triage and problem-solving production incidents to restore services with follow up on root cause and restore efforts.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience as a Software Developer with a focus on REST APIs.
- 3+ years of experience working with Express, Node, TypeScript/JavaScript stack in a professional environment.
- 3+ years of experience of unit testing and integration testing experience.
- 3+ years of experience working with microservice architecture.
- 3+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum framework.
- Experience with Splunk and Dynatrace, or equivalent logging and monitoring platforms.
- Experience working with monorepo architecture, microservices, and Cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated experience working with Git branching strategy.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to influence decision making across stakeholders.
- Effective organization, planning, and time management skills.
- Post-secondary education, preferably in computer science, engineering.
Compensation & Benefits
- 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 employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups.