Software Engineer Associate

Purpose

We are seeking a Software Engineer I with 1–2 years of hands‑on experience in software development or data‑driven applications. This role is ideal for an engineer who has moved beyond fundamentals, can deliver features with moderate guidance, and is looking to deepen technical skills while working on production systems.

Accountabilities

• Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and data workflows under guidance from senior engineers.
• Write clean, maintainable code following established standards and best practices.
• Assist in developing simple data processing and reporting workflows.
• Create and maintain basic Bash/Shell scripts to automate routine tasks and run scheduled jobs using cron.
• Write and optimize SQL queries to retrieve and validate data.
• Use Git for version control, including committing code, creating pull requests, and incorporating review feedback.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and escape appropriately with clear documentation.

Education & Experience

• Required Technical
  • 1–2 years of experience with Python (with Spark), including practical use of Pandas.
  • Working experience with SQL and relational databases.
  • Hands‑on experience in Linux/Unix environments.
  • Proficiency in Bash/Shell scripting, including cron based scheduling.
  • Solid working knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows.
  • Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • English level B1/B2.
• Professional Skills
  • Strong eagerness to learn and grow as a software engineer.
  • Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and handle assigned tasks with guidance.
  • Collaborative mindset and openness to feedback.

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Structured learning and growth opportunities.
• Exposure to real world systems, data pipelines, and production environments.
• A supportive team culture focused on learning and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

Work in a standard office‑based environment; non‑standard hours are a common occurrence.

Location: Bogota, Colombia.

ScotiaTech is a business unit within ScotiaGBS, a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia. The ScotiaTech hub was created to support different technology systems and processes of the Bank. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment and competitive benefits.