Senior Manager, Software Development

Requisition ID: 210384

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

We are seeking a driven Senior Manager of Software Development to lead our Product Onboarding engineering team within the Commerce Engineering organization. This role is pivotal in developing and modernizing technology that supports product ordering for retail and small business customers, directly contributing to the bank's sales and revenue growth.

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

• Lead and inspire an engineering team to execute strategic multi-year initiatives for sales and revenue growth in retail and small business sectors.
• Drive innovation and spearhead opportunities to elevate technology and processes, ensuring superior omni-channel product ordering experiences.
• Own the technical design and ensure the implementation of high-quality, scalable technology solutions.
• Supervise the support of crucial revenue-generating applications, enhancing service levels and nurturing strong partnerships with business and technical stakeholders.
• Guide a team of skilled technical professionals by setting clear performance standards, tracking progress, and offering mentorship, including the recruitment and cultivation of top talent.
• Maintain robust relationships with business and technology leaders, demonstrating exceptional communication skills to influence audiences at all levels.
• Demonstrate responsibility and exceptional capability in agile planning and prioritization to ensure efficient project execution and alignment with strategic imperatives of the bank.

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

• Over 5 years of relevant software development experience, including a minimum of 3 years leading and building high-performing engineering teams.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and supporting mission-critical, internet-scale, client-facing web applications as the application owner or subject matter expert
• At least 3 years of hands-on expertise with NodeJS, React, the MERN stack, and MongoDB.
• Proven 3+ years of experience in building microservices and deploying applications using DevOps pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GKE)
• Strong practical knowledge of agile delivery with a deep understanding of core agile concepts and practices
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with strong strategic storytelling and presentation capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
• Work experience in highly regulated industries within Canada is a strong asset, but not a requirement.

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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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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. 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.