Software Engineer III

TD Bank•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer III leads the creation of comprehensive end-to-end detailed solutions for projects and platforms with overall accountability for the technical design and delivery of a specific technical solution based on requirements from stakeholders. Develops and maintains technical solutions, ensuring adherence to engineering and architectural design principles while meeting business requirements. Provides technical expertise with a focus on efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security; includes planning, evaluating, recommending, designing, operationalizing, and supporting solutions in compliance with enterprise and industry standards. Ultimately, providing expert advice and lead in system / application administration, installation, configuration / provisioning, platform planning and design, integration and release / deployment management. Must be located within TD footprint: CT, DE, FL, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA, DC. RESL Business Technology supports the Encompass loan origination platform and Blend point-of-sale platform, including their associated business rules and workflows. We partner with product managers, product owners, line-of-business teams, external vendors, and IT support to improve business capabilities, reduce costs, and automate processes. The Solutions Analyst IV will work within an Agile pod alongside configuration, testing, product, and other technology resources. The role will help design and deliver Encompass solutions, including plugins, workflow rules, Encompass Web input forms, and task-based processing. Strong communication is the most important skill for this position. We are looking for someone who listens well, collaborates effectively, and approaches solutions with empathy for both the end users and the business processes we are working to improve.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of the business, the broader organization, technical environment, processes, procedures, tools and other relevant technology areas (e.g. Architecture, Infrastructure, Security etc.) from a design / support / solutions perspective.
Primary subject matter expert in multiple areas and consults with clients/or project teams with respect to all aspects of research, analysis, design, hardware / software support.
Expert knowledge of specific domain or range of engineering frameworks, technology, tools, processes and procedures, as well as organization issues.
Works independently and/or autonomously as a senior/ lead on a diverse range of tasks / operational support of solutions.
Undergraduate degree, Post Graduate degree or Technical Certificate.
Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering).
5-7 years relevant experience.
Strong communication skills preferred.
Encompass configuration experience preferred.
Business analysis experience preferred.
Underwriting experience preferred.
Deep data reporting experience preferred.
Software engineering experience preferred.
Website design experience preferred.
Encompass web experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree nice to have.

Responsibilities

Leads the creation of solution options and ultimately a comprehensive end-to-end solution and coordinate relevant stakeholders, as required to support development initiatives; following a "build it, break it, fix it mentality".
Is responsible for developing and documenting detailed solution design and act as an application SME through the design and development lifecycle ensuring alignment with Architecture.
Is accountable for complex applications/systems development, programming /coding.
Develops functional, technical and user interface designs for an application / system that meets the defined requirements (business, enterprise architecture direction, system performance and development standards).
Consults on development of requirements and specifications and apply functional knowledge of business functions to design optimal software / systems.
Reviews technical deliverables throughout detailed design and development phase to ensure quality adherence and identify gaps or redesign requirements as needed.
Identifies, recommends, sources, negotiates and implements improvements/ solutions (buy/build/reuse) to enhance customer experience, availability, and/or reduce cost in support of client needs.
Works with Technology partners to define metrics and performance goals for the application.
Identifies and addresses application and data issues and cross-capability and cross-release issues that affect application integrity.
Researches/analyzes business requirements to evaluate and recommend optimal solutions within business technology architecture; collects environment requirements for infrastructure implementation by analyzing the current system environment, using technical tools and utilities.
Works with Architects to ensure that environment modifications interact appropriately, data conversion impacts are considered, and other areas of impact are addressed and meet performance requirements of the project.
Contributes to the advancement of the TD engineering practice through strong collaboration, research, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to software engineering activities.
Ensures respective programs/ policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities.
Collaboratively engages with relevant stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external, to shift from finding defects to proactively preventing defects.
Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement and automation opportunities within the engineering practice.
Conducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices.
Identify opportunities to minimize cost, provide recommendations and/or deliver corresponding strategic solutions to support cost effectiveness and to enhance stakeholder experience.
Conducts code reviews to ensure adherence to quality, standards compliance, reusability and ease of maintenance, Operational Readiness Reviews, and supporting gating and review sign-offs for solution design.
Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exists.
Leads / facilitates and/or implements actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk /governance issues.
Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements.
Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manage risks, and escalates non-standard, high risk activities as necessary.
Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts.
Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite.
Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/ points of interest.
Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for quality engineering best practices and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit.
Keeps current on emerging trends/ developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques.
Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team.
Keeps others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities.
Actively mentors and enables team members by sharing knowledge and leveraging engineering best practices.
Supports the team by providing guidance and proactively identifying and resolving issues.
Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce.
Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally.