Solutions Design IT Specialist

TD • Toronto, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring a Senior Solution Designer / Technical Lead to drive end-to-end solution design and hands-on delivery across Wealth & Investment Management technology landscape. This is a hybrid role that combines Solution Designer leadership with active engineering (approximately 30–50% hands-on development), ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of design, delivery, and team leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated solution architecture and technical leadership.
• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• Strong hands-on experience with .NET/C# and SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Experience designing and delivering end-to-end solutions across application, data, and integration layers.
• Proven ability to produce and review design artifacts (HLD, LLD, technical specifications) and translate requirements into working software.
• Experience with ETL/data integration (SSIS and/or Azure Data Factory).
• Solid understanding of secure SDLC practices, code review, and engineering standards.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to work effectively in Agile delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solutions across application, data, and integration layers.
• Produce high-quality design artifacts (HLD, LLD, technical specifications).
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and data standards.
• Define data models, schema designs, and integration patterns.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, clarify, and refine requirements.
• Create and maintain Software Requirements Specifications (SRS).
• Translate Wealth / Investment Management business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Review and validate design documents for completeness and feasibility.
• Contribute directly to development (approximately 30–50%) using .NET (C#), SQL Server, and ETL tools.
• Lead implementation of complex components and resolve technical challenges.
• Design and optimize SQL Server databases (schema, indexing, performance tuning).
• Develop and support ETL pipelines using SSIS and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Ensure code quality through reviews, standards, and best practices.
• Provide accurate effort estimates and delivery timelines.
• Break down requirements into prioritized, sprint-aligned work items.
• Identify risks and dependencies early, with clear mitigation strategies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives).
• Support production issues including root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews and technical direction.
• Promote best practices across development, design, and documentation.
• Strengthen overall team capability and delivery quality.
• Act as the TAO (or TAO delegate), accountable for application health, stability, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee production readiness across deployment, monitoring, and support processes.
• Coordinate with L2/L3 support, infrastructure, and stakeholders for incident management.
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, alerting, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• health and well-being benefits
• savings and retirement programs
• paid time off
• banking benefits and discounts
• career development
• reward and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree