Technology Careers

We’re questioning everything about how we bank today to come up with the right solutions for our customers tomorrow. Together, we drive meaningful change and inspire innovation for every future.

Welcome to the future. Ours and yours.

In Technology at Scotia, we’re questioning everything about how we bank today to come up with the right solutions for our customers tomorrow. Reinvention starts here — and it starts with you. We’re looking for problem-solvers, makers, and leaders who are ready to roll up their sleeves and collaborate to ship solutions to our customers.

You’ll succeed not just in your day-to-day role but in your career through mobility, cross-functional development opportunities, and coaching.

You’ll learn from a wide variety of industry leaders, developing solutions not only locally, but for the global market alongside technology-focused teams in Latin America.

You'll create elegant digital experiences that let employees and customers take charge of their finances and enable Scotiabank to drive meaningful change for every future.

What would my career look like in Technology?

Technology builds the foundation that enables Scotiabank to deliver world-class digital experiences to our customers and employees. You may be working on backend technologies, but you won’t be backstage.

Global Technology and Enterprise Platforms

Our global teams work together to improve how customers and employees experience technology every day. We build effective and stable infrastructure technology solutions to support the systems and services that our customers and employees rely on. We manage the bank’s public and private cloud, ABMs, global network, service desk and employee technologies, and provide IT services to our internal global departments. We are a large, global, multilingual team with a strong presence in Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Peru.

Global Technology Applications 

Global Technology Applications is the engineering team that provides technology management, services and support to Scotiabank’s Global Banking and Markets business, along with the Bank's Finance and Treasury, and Global Risk Management divisions, including Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Risk Management.

Information Security and Control

We design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect the bank and our customers. We are committed to enhancing the bank’s cybersecurity capabilities, accelerating programs that help mitigate rising external threats, and consistently improving Cyber protection across the bank. Our global team works with the latest security tools to solve complex, real-world problems that have a global impact, and are constantly evolving to effectively manage security challenges using leading-edge, best-in-class technology to protect the bank’s systems and our customers from cyber threats and attacks.

Chief Technology Officer

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Organization is responsible for the end-to-end ideation, production, and delivery of all customer-facing and customer-enabling technology stacks. Our team focuses on advancing the Bank’s technology modernization priorities and works closely with business lines across Scotiabank to execute on the digital strategy. With team members throughout the Americas, the CTO Organization aspires to re-imagine and simplify the way our customers use technology to enable the future of banking.

Get to know the work we do

We are always questioning the status quo to further advance our digital transformation. We invite you to learn more about our industry and how we drive change through innovative solutions.

Focused on dismantling the barriers faced by women

We’re committed to being active allies to women employees, customers, and communities year-round.

Learn more, Focused on dismantling the barriers faced by women
The tech behind Scotiabank’s Global AI Platform

Scotiabank recently launched its next-generation Global AI Platform with the goal of improving the customer experience. Here’s a glimpse into the technology journey that made this possible.

Find out more, The tech behind Scotiabank’s Global AI Platform

Advancing Women in Technology

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In Scotiabank’s ignITe! Gender Diversity Program, we look to advance high performing women in technology for leadership positions. Our mission is to educate and empower women in technology by supporting their personal and professional growth. Through ignITe!, we provide both emerging and established women leaders with mentoring, guidance, support, and networking opportunities to help increase representation of women leaders at the Bank.


Internships and Co-ops

Our Ignition and Velocity programs are designed to offer an exclusive sneak peek into our technology groups after graduation.

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“The Scotiabank Ignition Program has given me countless opportunities to develop my skills through real-world experience with modern technologies. I love having the flexibility to learn in different areas, all while being given meaningful work and significant responsibility.”

Mitchell
Ignition Program Associate

What is it like to work here?

Listen to what our very own Scotiabankers have to say about their experience.

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Julian

Senior Manager – Cloud Delivery

“Our Technology team values a collaborative culture where diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds are celebrated, enabling us to design and deliver innovative technology solutions that truly meet the needs of our customers.”

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Katarina

Director, Release Engineering

“I’m encouraged and empowered to bring my innovative ideas to the team every day. Knowing that I work in an environment that treats me with respect and supports me, is an amazing experience.”

n̓aaswiḥčis (Cat) portrait photo. n̓aaswiḥčis in Nuu-chah-nulth.

ńaaswiḥčis (Cat)

Specialist of People & Culture Initiatives

“I’m proud to work in a team where my language and traditional name are honoured. The culture within Technology is welcoming, encouraging and inspires me to continue creating an environment for future generations to thrive.” 

Read the testimonial from ńaaswiḥčis (Cat) in the Nuu-chah-nulth language:

“nučḥaksiš ʔin ʔiisaak̓ats ciqy̓akukqs mamuukaƛquu taanaquwił. Technology huḥtikšiƛ̓apin ƛaḥiqsakqin.” 

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“I am incredibly proud to be part of an organization that is delivering outstanding banking experiences to more than 25 million customers globally. Our multi-year technology modernization strategy has yielded industry-leading capabilities that will assist customers with their evolving needs, while building a bank for every future. Our past successes and future ambitions are underpinned by the creativity, innovation, and dedication of our employees, and it’s such a privilege to work alongside these passionate individuals, who continue to make our technology strategy a reality. ”

Michael Zerbs - Group Head, Technology and Operations

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