Staff Engineer
Scotiabank
Job Description
Requisition ID: 264067 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and highâperforming culture. We are seeking a highly technical, handsâon Staff Engineer to join our Global Wealth Management Engineering team. This role is designed for a senior engineer who leads through architecture, handsâon development, and technical execution within a highâperforming, innovative environment.
You will build modern enterprise platforms and AIâpowered systems, ensuring engineering outcomes directly translate into measurable business impact. This is a handsâon Staff Engineer role focused on engineering excellence, architecture, and delivery outcomes through innovation and execution. This is not a delivery management or Scrum role.
Success is measured by system quality, technical leadership, and business impact. You will work on highâimpact, enterpriseâscale platforms that power wealth experiences for millions of clients. You will help shape the future of AIâdriven financial solutions, working alongside a team that values engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities Build and scale nextâgeneration AIâpowered and fullâstack platforms Drive endâtoâend technical ownership of critical initiatives Work in a highâvelocity environment focused on engineering excellence Influence architecture, standards, and innovation at scale You are deeply handsâon and enjoy building productionâgrade systems You are curious and continuously experimenting with new technologies, especially in AI and distributed systems You take pride in mentoring engineers and elevating team capability You are comfortable with ambiguity and can turn complex problems into scalable solutions You care about delivering real business impact, not just writing code Lead design and implementation of scalable cloudânative architectures Build productionâgrade systems across fullâstack and AI domains Develop AIâpowered applications including GenAI, RAG, and agentic systems Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices Lead code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decisionâmaking Ensure delivery through highâquality engineering, reliability, and performance Identify and resolve technical risks and constraints earlyCollaborate across product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver business outcomes Qualifications 8+ years of experience in enterprise software development and system design Strong handsâon experience with Java, Node.js, Python, React, and TypeScript Experience building microservices, APIs, and distributed systems Cloud experience (Azure or GCP), Docker, Kubernetes Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure automation Experience building AI/ML or GenAI systems is strongly preferred Experience with RAG, vector databases, and agent frameworks/harnesses Eventâdriven systems and streaming platforms (Kafka, Pub/Sub) Experience with Databricks, Synapse, or BigQuery Familiarity with Terraform or platform engineering practices Experience in financial services or regulated environments is a strong plus Benefits Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship â 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 biasâfree 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 â 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, crossâfunctional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
Community Engagement â We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs. Location(s): Canada, Ontario, Toronto #J-18808-Ljbffr