Springs Canada jobs in Mississauga, ON

Requisition ID: 268500

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

Scotiabank continues to be an industry leader for Payment’s technology and innovation. We have a history of safely leveraging new tools to enable new experiences for our customers, focusing on ensuring we protect their interests and goals. The result of this leads to modernization programs which aim to offer enriched information and transparencies to support the rapidly evolving payments community.

Purpose

We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer to join our agile development team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot, working knowledge of Kafka, and solid skills with relational databases. You will work closely with senior developers, QA, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Implement and support Kafka-based messaging and event-driven integrations
• Work with relational databases, including schema design, queries, and performance optimization
• Build and consume RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with team members to deliver features and improvements
• Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for clean, maintainable code
• Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs and performance issues
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java application development
• Strong working knowledge of Java (8+) and Spring Boot
• Experience with Apache Kafka (producing and consuming messages, basic event-driven workflows)
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
• Proficiency in SQL and database querying
• Experience with REST APIs and backend service development
• Familiarity with Git and standard build tools such as Maven or Gradle
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative Agile team environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tasks independently and meet delivery timelines
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously improve technical skills

Nice-to-Have (Optional)

• Experience with microservices-based architectures
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with Docker or containerized applications

Working Conditions

Work in standard office-based environments located in Scarborough and Downtown Toronto; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. No external travel required.

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

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.

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. 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.