Senior Java Developer, TD Securities

TD • Toronto, ON

33d

About The Position

TD Securities Payments Workflow Technology team is looking for an application engineer to implement solutions in alignment with the firm’s technology strategy. The team is responsible for providing technology solutions around the Payments distributed workflow applications. An Application Engineer with experience and background in real-time event driven systems, Java/Javascript/Typescript development, Databases and Application Integration with knowledge of JMS, REST, XML, SQL are best suited for this role. Working knowledge of project deliveries based on Agile methodology and DevOps principles is a must have. Familiarity with NoSQL datastores, implementation in Azure and other open-source systems like Apache Hadoop eco-system, etc. will be very useful. We are looking for someone to participate in the creation of comprehensive end-to-end detailed solutions with overall accountability for the technical design and delivery of the system. You'll be exposed to stretch assignments as you take on large-scale, complex and/or enterprise-wide projects. We are looking for someone armed with a strong tool-kit to develop and maintain technical solutions that adhere to engineering and architectural design principles while meeting business requirements. You’ll also provide technical expertise with a focus on efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security. This mandate includes planning, evaluating, recommending, designing, operationalizing, and supporting solutions in compliance with enterprise and industry standards. At TD, we hope you'll be inspired both by the work we do and the people who make it all happen. Meaningful work is fueled by meaningful performance and career development conversations with your manager.

Requirements

• University or Post-Graduate Degree. Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering).
• At least 5 years’ experience with substantial project work in software development.
• Able to adapt Agile processes and changing business needs.
• Strong knowledge in Spring related frameworks and Java 8.
• Know when to use DevOps and CI/CD to maximize your own productivity or for your squad’s productivity.
• Solid experience, knowledge and skills in your own discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of specific domain or range of engineering frameworks, technology, tools, processes and procedures, as well as organization issues.
• Advanced knowledge of the business, its standards, applications, systems, networks, innovation, design activities, best practices.
• Ability to work independently under minimal guidance.
• Subject matter expertise and ability to share with less experienced colleagues.
• Capacity and confidence to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Collateral Management and Margining would be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be involved in planning, analysis, design, coding, consulting & implementation on a variety of projects.
• Provide hands-on support and technical guidance to other developers.
• Contribute on architecture design decisions, as well as development tools and best practices for the team.
• Perform analysis, design, programming, and testing, based on SDLC methodology while adhering to bank technology standards
• Technologically flexible with a strong desire and capability to learn new technologies
• Competent to analyze, resolve issues/tasks independently
• May be responsible for completion of an entire life cycle of application development
• Work closely with Project Manager and provide input on project timelines
• Work closely with Business System Analyst to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Apply analytical skills for problem solving and resolution
• Conduct and participate in code reviews
• Coach and mentor other team members as appropriate
• Participate in knowledge transfer with the team
• Evaluate new technologies to ensure currency and relevance of the solutions
• Develop and document a detailed solution design within SDS, impart your subject matter expertise throughout life cycle.
• Participate in complex applications and systems development, programming.
• Produce top-notch functional, technical and user interface designs.
• Take business, Enterprise Architecture, system performance and development standards requirements, then develop functional, technical and user interface designs for an application and/or system.
• Review technical deliverables for quality throughout detailed design and development phase, identify gaps or redesign as needed.
• Define metrics and performance goals with technology partners and peers.
• Respect TD's technology delivery practices and standards, project management disciplines, business technology architecture, and risk and production capacity – this includes thorough project requirements, documentation, scope estimates and costs.
• Deliver effective and efficient solutions by meeting milestones and ensuring project deliverables are on time, within budget, and adhere to the corporate quality and security standards.
• Identify ways to minimize cost, play a role in introducing strategic solutions to support cost effectiveness and enhance stakeholder experience.
• Conduct code reviews to address quality, standards compliance, reusability and ease of maintenance, Operational Readiness Reviews, and support gating and review sign-offs for solution design.
• Provide technical support to promptly resolve escalated incidents/outages.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.
• TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues.
• Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD.
• Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role.
• Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees