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Requisition ID: 264250
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
The Senior Engineer / Senior Manager is a hands on technical leader and SDLC owner responsible for building, defining, and scaling an AI Native Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) across Scotiabank.
This role combines deep engineering execution with ownership of SDLC standards, policies, and frameworks, ensuring AI capabilities are embedded safely, consistently, and effectively across all stages of software delivery.
The incumbent will lead through implementation, shaping enterprise standards by building real systems, while also formalizing governance, documentation, and rollout strategies that enable adoption at scale.
Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:
Design, build, and deploy
core AI‑Native SDLC capabilities , including:
Guidelines, standards and procedures
Knowledge and technical knowledge of
MCP servers
with enterprise-grade security (authentication, authorization, auditability).
Build and maintain
secure GitHub Actions workflows
to run AI agents with controlled permissions and artifact handling.
Define and own the
AI‑Native SDLC framework , covering:
AI‑assisted requirements, design, coding, testing, and operations
Defining IDEs/Skills and DevContainers
Integration patterns for AI across CI/CD pipelines
Translate strategy into
working reference implementations and reusable templates .
Ensure the SDLC is
practical, developer‑friendly, and grounded in real tooling .
Policy, Standards & Governance
Define formal SDLC policies, engineering standards, and guidelines for AI‑enabled development.
Secure and responsible use of LLMs and agents
Data privacy, access control, and model interaction
Traceability and auditability of AI‑generated outputs
Develop and maintain:
AI usage guidelines and approved patterns
Secure coding and review standards specific to AI workflows
Partner with Risk, Security, and Compliance to ensure alignment with
enterprise and regulatory requirements .
Process Documentation & Enterprise Rollout
Create
clear, consumable documentation
for the AI‑Native SDLC, including:
Playbooks, patterns, and implementation guides
Reference architectures (C4 models, ADRs)
Sample pipelines, templates, and reusable assets
Lead
enterprise rollout and adoption , including:
Developer enablement sessions and workshops
Contribution to internal portals and knowledge bases
Hands‑on support for early adopter teams
Define and implement
scorecard‑based assessments
to track adoption, compliance, and effectiveness with traceable evidence.
Developer Experience & Enablement
Build tooling and frameworks that improve
developer productivity and experience (DevEx) .
Agents
SDKs
CLI tools
CI/CD templates
Enable standardized environments using
devContainers or codified dev environments .
Evaluate and prototype emerging AI/engineering technologies.
Continuously refine SDLC frameworks based on:
Developer feedback
Usage metrics
Act as a
technical thought leader
in AI‑driven software engineering.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:
7+ years of
hands‑on software engineering experience , with a strong emphasis on building and delivering systems.
Demonstrated experience
defining or implementing SDLC frameworks, standards, or engineering practices at scale .
Hands‑on experience integrating with LLM APIs
in production use cases.
Experience building custom agents and agent skills
for CLI-based harnesses (GitHub Copilot preferred), including packaging for reuse.
Experience designing or integrating MCP servers
with strong security and governance controls.
Hands‑on experience with GitHub Actions , including secure execution of AI agents within workflows.
Experience defining or contributing to
engineering policies, standards, or governance frameworks .
Solid understanding of
cloud (Azure preferred), APIs, distributed systems, and DevOps practices .
Strong ability to
document frameworks and drive adoption across engineering teams .
Working knowledge of
architecture design artifacts
(C4 diagrams, ADRs).
Experience implementing
scorecard-based reviews with measurable, traceable outputs .
Experience with
container platforms
(Docker, Kubernetes).
Hands‑on use of
devContainers
or similar reproducible development environments.
Experience contributing to
developer platforms or internal engineering ecosystems .
Experience in
financial services or regulated 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.
Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.
Location : 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.
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