Cloud Software Engineer Specialist

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern microservices and technology solutions that support core business and regulatory functions.
• Analyze business requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable technical solutions.
• Write, modify, integrate, and test software code to implement new features and ensure system compatibility.
• Perform functional, integration, and regression testing to validate stability and prevent codebase impacts.
• Optimize system performance by monitoring services and implementing fixes to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and provide production support as needed.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java development, including cloud backend and front-end design.
• Proven experience with Microservice Architecture using REST, Spring Boot, and Docker.
• Proficiency with DevOps and orchestration tools such as Git, Kubernetes/GKE, Jenkins, and Maven.
• Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases for schema design and performance tuning.
• Advanced proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and vulnerability detection tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the latest JDK and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Familiarity with tools like Bitbucket, TFS, or Maven.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high tolerance for ambiguity.

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading global financial institution. This role is part of ScotiaTech, Scotiabank's innovative technology hub in Bogota, Colombia. The Global Fraud Technology team develops and manages cutting-edge products designed to protect against an ever-changing threat landscape through modern microservices and innovative fraud detection solutions.