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As a Customer Experience Associate, you are the face, character and heart of our branches. Scotiabank is a place where we put our customers first, and our priority is to help them achieve their financial goals.

Our Customer Experience Associates are people-centric and  connect with customers in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, the focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

• Taking a proactive approach to discovering our customer’s needs and listening to understand what they are asking for
• Processing day to day transactions
• Nurturing rich, long-standing relationships
• Contributing to the Branch’s targets by identifying and fulfilling simple sales opportunities
• Being a technology expert and sharing your knowledge by introducing clients to our mobile banking applications and assisting them to better manage their banking needs

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

• Build strong customer relationships and deliver excellent customer service
• Uncover and solve customers’ needs
• Explain complicated concepts simply
• Demonstrate success in a target-based performance environment, as well as contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and determination to succeed

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

• Have proven customer service skills through work or community involvement
• Are willing to assist in a professional, friendly and efficient manner
• Are available to work a flexible schedule
• Are comfortable in simple sales situations
• Have strong technical skills and the ability to promote digital and self-service banking options to our customers

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your career growth and enhance your skills
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance. You’ll be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

GBME is searching for Java Software Engineers who are continuous learners and are eager to boost capabilities of capital markets products and analytics platforms. The role focuses mainly on backend development using Java / Spring Boot / RESTful API with potential opportunities for front end development. (Approx. 70/30 split)

The successful candidate will have a strong 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 GBME. 

Do you thrive when faced with challenges? Like using fresh technologies to solve problems? Looking to work in various projects across the organization, collaborating with great teams and inspiring leaders? Then this is the right team for you!  In this exciting role, you’ll apply your analytical skills to design and develop applications that deliver excellence, effectiveness, and value to our business partners and customers.

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

• Work closely with end users, and business teams to understand business needs, conduct gap analysis and requirements assessments as needed
• Partner with Architecture on the design and integration
• Deliver and enhance new and current solutions and applications
• Be involved in the full life cycle of a project, responsible for producing actionable and complete specifications, writing production quality code, and implementation
• Design, deliver and implement a database schema
• Design test sets and automate where possible, including functional and non functional testing, regression testing as well as performance testing
• Write deployment scripts and leverage tools such as the Accelerator pipeline to promote code
• Support the solution in production (as needed)
• Improve the end user experience by finding scalable solutions and addressing complex ad hoc queries.
• Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
• Able to work with and refactor legacy code (as needed).
• Coach and train end users (as needed). 
• Participate and run SCRUM Meetings (as needed).

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

• 4+ years of recent experience in backend development (Specifically Java / SpringBoot )
• 4+ years of recent experience working with Python
• 4+ years of recent experience in Microservices and API development in an enterprise environment
• Working experience of database and SQL (e.g., Postgres, MSSQL, Oracle)
• Working experience with Shell scripting in Unix/Linux environments
• Working experience in an Agile environment, with experience and understanding of Test-Driven Development methodology
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or relevant experience.
• Capital Markets experience (Understanding of Front, Middle and Back office operations)
• Experience with Messaging Frameworks; IBM MQ/ Kafka/ Redis
• Experience working with real-time, high availability and low latency systems 
• Experience in Java multi-threaded applications
• Working experience with containerized systems in public cloud (Azure or GKE/GCP)
• Familiarity (understanding) with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Work as a contributing member of a team.
• Values quality, while still managing expectations and deliverables.
• Open to ideas and gives and receives feedback well. 
• Wants to understand financial market.
   

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 everyone 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. 
• Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best. 
• 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!

What you’ll do:

The Senior Information Security Specialist, Governance and Compliance will lead the charge in maintaining cyber security policies and standards, responding to regulator and auditor inquiries, and providing an advisory function to the business surrounding cyber security governance.

• Provide senior level advisory services to cybersecurity, technology teams, and business team members, as required

• Create and maintain cyber security policies and standards

• Manage the cyber security policy exemption management processes by assessing policy exception requests, maintaining the exception workflows, and updating and keeping current the exception database

• Respond to external inquires regarding cyber security (e.g. ESG, regulators, etc.)

• Analyze and assess cyber security related business scenarios and prepares/presents position papers providing risk-based recommendations to assist the leadership team in making informed decisions

• Oversee and provide guidance on the cyber security configuration compliance management program for both on prem and cloud environments

• Oversee and provide guidance on the cyber security vulnerability, configuration & patch remediation management programs

• Oversee and provide guidance on the Cloud security compliance management program

• Design and perform annual reviews of configuration benchmarks for teams to follow for new and existing systems

• Keep current with ongoing trends and changes within the cyber security community

What you bring:

• University degree preferably in an IT related discipline

• CISSP, and/or CISM, and/or CISA, and/or CRISC designations would be an asset

• 8-10+ years experience in information security, and/or IT Audit/Compliance, and/or external audit

• Extensive experience with governance and risk policy review, creation, and implementation, particularly concerning Azure cloud

• Strong understanding of IT, cloud and cyber security concepts and best practices

• Strong technical writing skills for the creation of new security polices and controls

• Understands cyber security risks and control frameworks including NIST CSF, CIS, COBIT 5, PCI DSS, accepted CIS benchmark, MS Azure security benchmark and ISO 270001

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure Portal/Security Center to monitor and manage vulnerabilities, security policy compliance and all outstanding Microsoft recommendation

• Understanding of Agile concepts and practices

• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels from technical staff to company leadership team

• Proven ability to weigh business needs with information security priorities and make sound risk-based judgement calls

• Experienced with analyzing and assessing cyber security related business scenarios, performing risk assessments, and preparing position papers outlining sound, risk-based recommendations

• Experienced with analyzing and assessing cyber security policy exception requests and providing risk-based recommendations

• Experience overseeing cyber security configuration compliance programs

• Experience overseeing cyber security vulnerability & patch management programs

• Experience overseeing Cloud security compliance management programs

• Experience with developing security baselines based on industry accepted CIS benchmark, MS Azure security benchmark, PCI DSS benchmark, etc. and conduct regular reviews to update existing custom baselines

• Experience with security assessment tools such as Tripwire, Nexpose, MS Defender, McAfee EPO, Kenna, etc.

• Technical knowledge including Linux, Windows, AIX, databases, network and security appliances and firewalls/IDS/IPS, web and cloud-based applications, secure coding practices, and cloud security

• Highly proficient with MS Office suite of products

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

What is the opportunity?

RBC is looking for an experienced SQL server DBA specialist with minimum of 10+ years of working experience. We are looking for someone provide application DBA support and services but also lead initiatives across the group.

This is an exciting position working with SQL server as leading initiatives in the group as well working with the databases in cloud.

We are looking for someone within local Toronto area as this is Hybrid working from office position.

Data and Analytics (DNA) team is looking for a SQL Server DBA Specialist.  The DBA will oversee predominately on-prem and some Azure SQL the creation and maintenance of database & transaction processing environments for application testing, pre-production verification, and production operation. You will provide technical leadership in the area of enterprise level database design, performance tuning, database access, database recovery, HA/DR design to many business-critical applications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven success in fast paced dynamic environment and demonstrated critical thinking, agility, and innovation in executing on multiple, complex projects and supporting multiple business critical applications. This role will provide thoughtful leadership in delivering a holistic, best-in-class DBA service to a portfolio of applications across lines of business and across the whole RBC enterprise. 

What will you do?

• Lead in the support of database and transaction management technology and it’s deployment and usage standards.

• Lead application development and support teams in optimal use of database and transaction management technology through creation and communication of standards and walkthrough of critical application components.

• Ensure that databases are optimally designed, so that applications meet their defined SLA s, reuse of existing database structures is maximized and operational costs are minimized.

• Provide leadership in ensuring all database and environmental changes are appropriately tested and implemented in such a manner that there is no impact to RBC systems and clients.

• Provide strong technical knowledge and business subject matter expertise across a wide range of database technologies, with primary focus on SQL server.  Provide database related technical support for development and production environment including required level of 7X24 on call support.

• Define, develop and meet various SLAs for multiple database platforms used in the company. Improve and optimize database administration and management with coding and automation with a focus on the performance, high availability, reliability, and reduce TOIL using SRE practices.

• Build self-service and self-managing capabilities of our database as a service infrastructure.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• A minimum 10+ years of IT operation with strong understanding of SQL server database Architect, structures, theories, principles, and practices. A minimum 10+ years of proven working experience in Microsoft SQL Server technology at database administrator specialist capacity and current on SQL Server releases (i.e. SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019)

• Knowledge on Database Architecture and able to understand the need to redesign as per best practices.

• Expert knowledge to analyze performance issue, identify tuning opportunities, implement improvements and advise developers on SQL Server as well as expert knowledge of support and maintaining SQL server on Windows platform 

• Should be proficient in SQL Query Tuning and Slow Query Optimizations with rewrite in an optimized way.

• Propose and build automated solutions with automation expertise. Experience with High Availability (i.e. FCI, Always On), data management and data processing flowcharting techniques.

• Deep knowledge and understanding of DB architecture for workload specific configurations.

• Good understanding of the organization’s goals, objectives, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language. Strong root cause analysis, Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. TSQL, Power-shell, CLI and coding expertise.

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Ability to work towards proactive solutions.

• An expert Knowledge of Indexes and Index Management Ability to use Performance Monitor to gather Metrics to define baselines.

• Experience using SQL Profiler and examining Execution Plans. Willingness to learn in new technologies.

Nice-to-have

• Some knowledge of public cloud (i.e. Azure, AWS RDS) and containerization.

• Managing SQL server on container (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift etc…)

• Nice to have other NoSQL Databases platforms, knowledge of DevOps pipeline (i.e. git and JIRA)

• Coaching/mentoring skills, good verbal and written communication skills. Attention to client focus and client service

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. 

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Opportunities to do challenging work.

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.         

• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients.

• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.

**Please note- This is a Hybrid role (3 days in a week from RBC waterpark place) & 2 days remote at this moment. This job requires you be flexible on work hours like weekend support, On-call/Pager support, 24/7.

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Job Skills

Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Detail-Oriented, Industry Knowledge, Information Technology Trends, IT Standards, IT Systems Integration, Resource Coordination, Service Platforms, Time Management

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

TORONTO

Canada

37.5

Full time

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Regular

Salaried

2024-11-29

2024-12-31

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

If you are passionate about leading the delivery of high quality information technology solutions, you will contribute, oversee and advise the Software Testing and Quality Assurance practice for a diverse array of Technology Services, projects and operational initiatives when you join the City of Toronto as a Quality Assurance Integrator.

As a Quality Assurance Integrator (Quality Assurance Lead), you will bring subject matter expertise to technically lead the modernization of the Quality Assurance (QA) practice at the City of Toronto. In this role, you will be responsible for defining test strategies, providing technical advice in the planning, designing and testing of technology solutions with an emphasis on test automation in Agile, DevOps and traditional (waterfall) environments. You will rely on strong functional/technical expertise and skills to effectively evolve manual software testing practices to the implementation of automated test scripting. You will also help ensure user expectations are met during the testing process, by maintaining a strong customer focus. When advising projects, you will utilize your interpersonal communication skills and work effectively with team members across the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities as a Quality Assurance Integrator (Quality Assurance Lead) will be varied. Specifically, you will:

• Perform a key role in supporting and elevating the software Quality Assurance (QA) practice through the development of an effective Test Automation Framework based on QA principles, best practices and industry standards in environments where Agile (Scrum, Kanban), CI/CD, DevOps and traditional Waterfall methodologies are utilized.
• Leverage technical knowledge and experience to help design, guide and review all layers of Test Automation in every stage of the development cycle, such as Unit, Functional, Component, Integration etc., and supporting the implementation of a TDD/BDD development model amongst others.
• Collaborates and works closely with Program Management Offices and operational (sustainment) initiatives to devise quality strategies for the effective delivery of solutions in compliance with QA policies, standards and procedures. Provides reports on tests results, provides feedback and raises any issues or concerns that could have implications in the delivery of solutions.
• Advises on the development, maintenance and execution of Test Automation practices for, functional, regression, integration and end-to-end testing.
• Recommends software test automation approaches based on project needs and sustainment plans.
• Leads the establishment of a performance measurements model for overseeing end-to-end quality control and compliance in the delivery of technology solutions. Perform regular audits to ensure proper adherence to QA process and standards.
• Provide critical insight and develop reports on quality measurements (KPIs) and QA compliance to drive discussions towards quality improvement.
• Oversee or execute as required performance (load/stress) testing activities using existing or new tools. Interpret test results, produce reports and report back any significant risk concerns.
• Supervise, motivate and train staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality, continuous learning and innovation.
• Manages, leads and/or oversees as required the Software Quality Assurance component of large IT initiatives.
• Collaborates with project teams on the definition of test strategies and test plans to ensure the final product meets the clients' requirements.
• Manages, advises and/or oversees on the User Acceptance Testing procedures and Quality Assurance measures for projects and attends project meetings as required.
• Ensures that a proper gating criterion is applied through the execution of the project. Checks for compliance as it receives the Development team's unit and sub-system integration testing results.
• Supervise the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work; authorize and coordinate vacation and overtime requests; and monitor and evaluate staff performance, approve salary increments, hear grievances and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provide input when required into the assigned budget. When requested ensure that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Lead different forums such as communities of practice, working groups, etc. where sharing knowledge/technical expertise with fellow QA team members is required.
• Recommend and implement quality assurance requirements consistent with the Municipal Freedom of Information Privacy and Protection Act (MFIPPA) as well as corporate and legislated standards related to confidential data.
• Provide leadership during the procurement process related to evaluating, and recommending technical solutions with regards to quality assurance.
• Propose and implement plans in support of continuous process improvements including opportunities to enhance the Software Testing Methodology, QA Standards, process and procedures.

Key Qualifications:

Your application for the role of Quality Assurance Integrator (Quality Assurance Lead) should describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-Secondary education in Computer Science or in "STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines, Electronic Engineering or equivalent and considerable experience working within an organization with a Quality Assurance Center of Excellence or on large-scale information technology projects.
2. Extensive progressive experience in a lead Quality Assurance role for large, complex IT solution delivery projects within a mixed environment setting (web based, cloud based, mobile, etc.) with hands-on experience in all facets of QA testing (unit, functional, integration, system, regression, performance and acceptance) in an Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and traditional waterfall (SDLC).
3. Extensive experience in using Test Automation and in building Test Automation frameworks applicable to Agile, CI/CD and SDLC software delivery models with focus on all layers of Test Automation (i.e. Unit/ UI/ Component/ Integration/ System/ End-to-End) leveraging commonly used tools (i.e. Micro Focus-UFT, Selenium, etc.) in various platforms.
4. Considerable experience working in a SCRUM and Kanban agile software development environment overseeing QA activities reviewing and analyzing business requirements, functional specifications and/or User Stories.
5. Experience using Defect tracking and Test Management tools JIRA, X-Ray, Visual Studio, Confluence,  OpenText ALM etc.), performance (load/stress) testing tools (Jmeter, Load Runner Enterprise, etc.) and other relevant technologies such as, Cucumber Testing Tool (BDD), Gherking language, Serenity (BDD), GitLab, etc. that enable a "Shift-left" testing mindset.
6. Experience in developing test scenarios, test cases, test scripts and test data, executing the tests and analyzing the test results, recording bug/defects and issuing and assigning preliminary severity level in a Defect Tracking System.
7. Solid understanding of System Development Life Cycle, Defect Life Cycle and Testing Life Cycle with a strong knowledge and/or experience with manual testing practices.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively communicate in cross functional groups. Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
9. Expert problem solving and effective analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
10. Excellent organization and time management skills, as well as strong influencing and negotiating skills to achieve results.
11. Certification in Software Quality Engineering or equivalent is an asset.

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Enterprise Technology - Global Operations Workbench Technology (GOWT) Team. You’ll be at the heart of CIBC’s digital transformation, successfully delivering complex, enterprise-scale projects involving multiple back-end systems. As an Application Developer, you’ll assemble, implement and maintain easy, flexible, and personalized solutions that enhance the client experience. You’ll be involved in the planning and strategy for the technical design, development and integration of the applications.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Design and development - Perform application programming activities. Design the application's technical infrastructure using specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches. Involved in design and development of cost-effective and innovative solutions. 
• Strategic planning – Part of developing multi-year technology roadmaps that align with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business goals. Develop multiple projects involving mid-tier and backend systems, new technology, and the enhancement of existing applications.
• Leadership skills - Act as Developer and involve in requirement analysis, prepare low level design, develop and deliver the code, take ownership of the development activities assigned and provide end to end support, collaborate with other development partners to resolve blockers quickly and be a good team player.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 3+ years of experience in: Java, Spring Framework, REST API, MQ, JMS, SQL, Oracle Database and ORM’s like Hibernate. An Asset if you’ve worked with Azure Cloud and WebLogic.
• You embrace and advocate change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 28th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Application Development, Java Software Development, Message Broker, Microsoft Azure, Oracle, Oracle WebLogic, ORM Frameworks, RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Structured Query Language (SQL), Technical Designs

11/28/2024

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Carried development activities using Java springboot or angular.

Drives the overall software development lifecycle including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, managing development teams and processes, and conducting software testing and maintenance. Specific project areas of focus includes translating user requirements into technical specifications, writing code and managing the preparation of design specifications. Supports system design, provides advice on security requirements and debugs business systems and service applications. Applies deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures and programming languages to develop high quality technology applications and services - including tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements.

• Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from user.
• Analyzes, develops, tests, and implements new software programs, and documentation of entire software development life cycle execution.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and fault rectification of system and core software components.
• Ensures that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.
• Evaluates new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk.
• Follows release management processes and standards, and applies version controls.
• Assists in interpreting and documentation of client requirements.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Creative thinking.
• Building and managing relationships.
• Emotional agility.
• Quality Assurance and Testing.
• Cloud computing.
• Microservices.
• Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping.
• Adaptability.
• Learning Agility.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Programming.
• Applications Integration.
• Test Driven Development.
• System Development Lifecycle.
• Troubleshooting.
• System and Technology Integration.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Data driven decision making.
• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.

$60,000.00 - $111,700.00

Posting Period: 27-NOV-2024 to 11-DEC-2024
 

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Performs geospatial data integration and analysis, and provides technical advice regarding the City's Enterprise Geospatial Environment.
• Develops programs to translate business requirements and designs into information systems.
• Conducts feasibility studies and pilot activities regarding mapping solutions.
• Consults with business divisions to determine requirements and provides recommendations regarding mapping solutions.
• Integrates new technologies into the production environment.
• Provides mapping applications for divisions using existing software and provides support.
• Collects and prepares source data and material required to build and update land base data within the City's Enterprise Geospatial Environment.
• Checks data source documents for feature/attribute content and accuracy to ensure compliance with City data standards and specifications.
• Analyzes problems or errors in data, takes corrective action.
• Liaises with various internal, external, public and private organizations to obtain information related to capture, maintenance and archive of land base data.
• Provides advice and opinion on the content, completeness, consistency and spatial accuracy of land base features.
• Performs quality control on changes and modifications made to the land base databases to ensure they are accurately identified, classified and mapped.
• Provides input into the design and implementation of the land base feature collection/maintenance workflows.
• Identifies problems or issues with feature or attribute data collection and maintenance activities, methods, or procedures, makes recommendations for improvement.
• Conducts testing of programs and systems for unit, system, performance, usability, user acceptance, disaster recovery and implementation tests.
• Provides inputs to "Go / No Go" cut-over decisions e.g. roll-outs.
• Prepares material and provides instructions and demonstrations on geospatial products.
• Responds to enquiries from elected officials, from City staff, community groups, other government and private organizations.
• Maps survey plans from information gathered in the field and office in accordance with City standards and specifications.
• Administers account management for secured mapping applications, provides access.
• Provides GCC service intake and triage.
• Adheres to Change Management processes and procedures, participates in Change Advisory Board Meetings.
• Produces and provides client requested web maps, hard copy maps, digital files and reports.
• Develops and delivers presentations for the GCC and GIS education and services.
• Attends conferences and participates in committees.

Key Qualifications:

Your application for the role of Spatial Data Integrator should describe your qualifications as they relate to:
 

1. Post secondary degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience using ArcGIS to edit, maintain, and perform quality control of parcel fabric, addresses, street network.
3. Experience in data management, data analysis, and associated technologies including writing and executing SQL queries.
4. Experience with the legal framework associated with parcel mapping.
5. Experience transcribing analog and digital survey/design plans into parcel/address digital data.
6. Experience and familiarity with the complexity associated with the maintenance of large-scale urban GIS projects.

You must also have:
 

• Survey related knowledge.
• Ability to quickly understand new technologies and data environments.
• Interpersonal skills and an aptitude to work independently and collaboratively with others in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Collaborative and supportive to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with clients and coworkers.
• Time management and estimation capabilities and the ability to perform several tasks and projects concurrently.
• Certification as an Ontario Land Surveyor would be an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends, as required.
• Ability to travel across various office locations within the City of Toronto, as required.

As a Java Developer you will be joining a dynamic and energetic team consisting of developers, architects, project managers, and product owners. You will focus on authentication domain to protect our customers and your role includes delivering of the digital banking solution using Java, SpringBoot, Microservices and other leading-edge technologies, maintaining high level of code quality, and driving technical discussion. By joining our team, you will make an impact on our customers, the banking industry, and ultimately, the world.

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

• You will be working on various projects and implementing the best practice code into the code base.
• You will be collaborating with the Solution Architects and Technical Leads to realize technical vision and direction.
• You will be solving technical challenges and communicating your ideas to the team.
• You will be responsible for providing code reviews to your peer developers.
• You will be collaborating with the team to plan milestones, successfully execute software delivery, and escalate issues as needed.
• You will be responsible for enhancing code quality by writing and executing tests.
• You will be proficient in security scanning and implementing best practices to resolve security issues.

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

• You have 3+ years of work experience as a Java developer with a preference for Java 11 or 17. You have experience building scalable, enterprise level technology stacks with Java but ideally with a broad set of tools.
• You have extensive experience working with Spring Boot framework and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• You have experience with container orchestration technology, like Cloud Foundry or Kubernetes
• You have experience working on projects that involve Application Security like oAuth2 and/or SSO.
• You have experience with event stream processing technologies such as Kafka or Pub/Sub
• You have experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• You have experience with REST API design.
• You have knowledge in Object Oriented and Functional Design
• Preferred: You have worked on productionizing NodeJS servers
• Preferred: You have experience with one modern JS framework, preferably React
• Preferred: You’ve used modern JS toolsets (ES6, Typescript, Babel, Lerna, Jest, Protractor)
• You have a passion to work in a fast pace high performance team and having a desire to take the team towards the next level.
• You are able to do deep research alone, to solve problems in a timely manner. You are passionate about sharing your solution to the team.
• You have well rounded knowledge of Agile principles and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments.

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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12/12/2024

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Drives the overall software development lifecycle including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, managing development teams and processes, and conducting software testing and maintenance. Specific project areas of focus includes translating user requirements into technical specifications, writing code and managing the preparation of design specifications. Supports system design, provides advice on security requirements and debugs business systems and service applications. Applies deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures and programming languages to develop high quality technology applications and services - including tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements.

• Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from user.
• Analyzes, develops, tests, and implements new software programs, and documentation of entire software development life cycle execution.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and fault rectification of system and core software components.
• Ensures that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.
• Evaluates new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk.
• Follows release management processes and standards, and applies version controls.
• Assists in interpreting and documentation of client requirements.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically, between 8+ years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applications Integration.
• Test Driven Development.
• System Development Lifecycle.
• Troubleshooting.
• System and Technology Integration.
• Must have experience in Java, spring boot, Oracle DB, JavaScript, Angular, some experience with AWS cloud solution, cloud development
• Nice to have banking experience
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

$74,800.00 - $138,600.00

The Lead Software Developer is an exciting & challenging opportunity for a Software engineer to make an impact and develop leadership skills. You will be responsible for the design and development of complex technology solutions to address critical regulatory compliance projects as well as drive strategic transformational change to the Retail Investments Business & Technology landscape.

Thought leadership is essential as you lead a team of highly motivated and technically strong developers, working within an agile squad to assess scope, plan sprints, and monitor progress ensuring delivery within timeline and budget. You will partner with stakeholders across RBC Technology & Operations to ensure new capabilities are delivered in alignment with organizational goals and standards. You will lead and advocate for the adoption of new tools and technologies that drive software development efficiencies and strengthen the safety & sounds of software changes.

What is the opportunity?

The Lead Software Developer is an exciting & challenging opportunity for a Software engineer to make an impact and develop leadership skills. You will be responsible for the design and development of complex technology solutions to address critical regulatory compliance projects as well as drive strategic transformational change to the Retail Investments Business & Technology landscape.
 
Thought leadership is essential as you lead a team of highly motivated and technically strong developers, working within an agile squad to assess scope, plan sprints, and monitor progress ensuring delivery within timeline and budget. You will partner with stakeholders across RBC Technology & Operations to ensure new capabilities are delivered in alignment with organizational goals and standards. You will lead and advocate for the adoption of new tools and technologies that drive software development efficiencies and strengthen the safety & sounds of software changes.

What will you do?

• Be a key member of the Retail Investments Design counsel, composed of Technical Management team and fellow Sr Developers to ensure future proofing of Retail Investments solutions.

• Lead and drive the end-to-end design of our Retail Investments Core Systems.

• Provide work estimates using fact / metrics-based model with supporting assumptions.

• Innovate and improve our development practices though the adoption of new tools and practices e.g. generative AI, code analysis and test automation.

• Resolve complex issues and enable decisions that strike the balance between project priorities and longer term strategic needs

• Plan work, resources and lead all development activities to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished within approved time frames, scope, and budget.

• Mentor/coach technical advice to tech leads across multiple tech squads.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Deep expertise in Mainframe technologies including: Cobol, JCL, DFSORT utilities, IMS, CICS, DB2, TSO/ISPF

• Familiarity with Integration patterns (Mainframe and non-mainframe).  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a sense of ownership and drive

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in large cross-functional teams

• Detail oriented and possess ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• 10+ years of experience of hands-on IT development experience

• Agile project delivery experience

• DevOps automation (UrbanCodeDeploy, GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible)

• Demonstrated track record of though leadership driving client and business benefits

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in the financial industry, especially Investments like Mutual Funds, GICs and Savings Deposits

• Hands on experience with distributed technologies and implementing non-mainframe/mainframe integration patterns.

• Working experience with Assembler, FOCUS, and Mainframe SAS

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, fair compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who help your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Mainframe Computers, Mainframe Technologies, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

TORONTO

Canada

37.5

Full time

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Regular

Salaried

2024-11-26

2024-12-24

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above