Solutions Architect

Requisition ID: 209097

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Become an integral part of a purpose-driven winning team, committed to results, and engaging in an inclusive, high-performing environment.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Primarily focused on development, problem solving and challenging yourself and the team to build robust capabilities for Canadian Banking
• Ensuring products are well maintained by identifying and eliminating technical debt.
• Ability to showcase progress in projects/initiatives/programs, holding people accountable to their commitments and making sure we are on track for successful delivery.
• Participating in design discussions focused on building the best customer experience.
• Design and implementation of best practices/processes.
• Assisting in architectural solution designs, roadmaps and related strategies that are aligned to Enterprise Security Standards.
• Present and leverage technical information and solutions in a way that establishes trust relationships, persuade stakeholders, and achieve understanding and consensus at all levels.
• Assess and analyze business strategy & requirements, the current technical environment and technology options to evaluate solution alternatives that meet business needs and bank strategy.
• Participating in planning and review sessions.
• Partner with multiple teams across the bank to collaborate on strategy and direction.
• Assisting senior management to enforce standards and methodology; ensuring solutions are in line with the technology roadmap and mentoring the technical team members on a project-to-project basis.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 6+ years experience with React/Redux front-end development is required.
• 6+ years experience with Spring Boot back-end development is required.
• Experience with coaching team members with React/Redux front-end and Spring Boot back-end best practises is required.
• Experience with reviewing code, product solutions, architectural design, etc.
• Experience with designing documentation and other internal materials is considered essential.
• Having the ability to learn, analyze and adapt to constantly changing technologies and strategic is essential.
• Experience with NodeJS/Cloud Development is a plus.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Experience in collaborating with other teams and stakeholders to enable new capabilities.
• Experience in building automated self-serve solutions for end users and adopters is a strong asset.
• Experience in defining current and future state for products and the associated roadmaps would a strong asset.
• Attention to details, high standards for quality, ability to balance risk with technological advancements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with ability to build and foster relationships with business users, project stakeholders, strategic technology partners and external vendors and clients.
• Commitment to maintaining a diversified set of skills through continued education and mentoring peers, team members, and clients.

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 employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Work arrangements: Hybrid

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.