Senior Software Engineer, AI

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative, intelligent software solutions across the Bank’s business lines as part of the AI Engineering and Labs team.
• Transform business requirements into concise technical specifications and design efficient, scalable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, and product managers to turn insights into working software.
• Perform independent research and adhere to industry best practices and organizational policies.
• Document designs, deliverables, and operational runbooks to ensure high-quality service and support.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing software products to provide outstanding customer service.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics).
• Significant experience in software engineering, system design, and integration.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with microservice architecture.
• Experience with databases and key-value stores such as PostgreSQL, Redis, or MongoDB.
• Experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Strong understanding of HTTP and REST API design.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with Linux and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FastAPI, Gemini (or other LLM Provider) API development, and Asyncio/multiprocess management.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and GCP Pub/Sub.
• Experience with IT automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or writing Helm Charts.
• Experience with modern JavaScript toolsets including NodeJS, Express, React/Redux, Webpack, and Jest.

Benefits

• Competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, and personal/sick days.
• Comprehensive benefits starting from day one.
• Upskilling opportunities through online courses, tuition assistance, and cross-functional development.
• Inclusive culture with access to various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Dynamic workspace featuring collaboration spaces and free tea and coffee.

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, dedicated to helping customers, families, and communities achieve success through a broad range of financial products and services. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible environment where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential.