Requisition ID: 265615

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

Purpose

Leads and oversees Chile Insurance Systems in International Banking ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Manage the team (Direct and indirect reports) in area of project scheduling, technical direction, future planning and standard development practices.
• Manage the department and project recruitment, identify training requirement, retention and staff performance.
• Ensure proper support procedures and processes are in place to support the various existing production systems. Establish and champion quality improvement activities for the department
• The incumbent is expected to function independently to ensure that the assigned tasks and project objectives are met. Accountable for managing assigned project and department budgets. Works closely with customers, Business Analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
• Meets scheduled milestones to ensure project/program objectives are met in a timely manner, in compliance with IT Technology Roadmap and has an in-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing and implementing software projects and programs using Agile Scrum and Kanban framework.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Involved in the full systems development life cycle and is responsible for leading the team on designing, coding, testing, implementing and supporting applications software to ensure the applications is delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide technical lead to team on production and user acceptance testing application support
• Provide effort and cost estimations for new enhancements or new initiatives for the Insurance Technology Domain in International Banking
• Provides guidance and arrange training to less experienced analysts and programmers.
• Keep current on rapidly changing technological trends, self teach new technologies and maintain an understanding of the Division’s business and technology strategies.
• Provide overnight production support to assigned application when required
• Creates an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance and conduct risk.
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.

Dimensions

• 3-10 team members
• Support Chile based applications
• Manage Capital budget, annual project cost, operating budget.
• 5+ Projects per Fiscal Year / 3-6 systems

May be required to work off hours to support production systems and regulatory requirements.

Education/Experience

Education

• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent education/experience
• Postgraduate in Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Project Management, Digital Transformation or equivalent

Essential:

• 5+ years of IT experience, with a minimum of 4 or more years advanced technical work experience
• 3+ years of progressive IT experience leading/supervising teams of 5+ members
• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects
• Worked in Agile labs or used Agile Scrum and Kanban framework
• Strong project management skills, ability to manage concurrent tasks and initiatives.
• Adapt at organizational change management skills is key to be successful in this role.
• Requires advanced expertise in complex business/technical processes and their application within the organization
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership, mentoring, coaching and motivational skills.
• Vendor management skills, experience in negotiating contractual terms and managing offshore development teams

Technical Skills\Knowledge Required

• Javascript Frameworks, html, CSS, SQL,
• Familiarity with microservice architecture and 12-Factor App concepts
• Familiarity with REST APIs and how they differ from SOAP
• Familiarity with Design Patterns, and how to apply them
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, SQL Server

Familiarity with Kubernetes and Cloud Infrastructure would be an asset

Working Conditions

• Work in a hybrid environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Limited travel international.
• The incumbent must work under tight deadlines, conflicting priorities and changing project requirements.
• The incumbent must be able to react quickly to resolve business problems

Location(s): Colombia : Bogota : Bogota || Chile : Metropolitana : Santiago de Chile

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.