Work Location:

United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Detail:

$130,000 - $180,000 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. The included salary range for this role takes into account multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As TD puts career development at the forefront of our colleague experience, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role

Job Description:

The Lead Developer role is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and maintaining application frameworks which help integrate vendor and proprietary solutions that support scalable, secure, reusable solutions across the Compliance, Surveillance and Supervision area.  Responsibilities include planning, designing, and developing common configuration driven development components which will be used across delivery workstreams.  The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on background in Java based micro-service architecture, data modeling, batch and streaming architectures, and experience in bringing technical solutions to help coordinate the activities of large-scale integration projects.  Experience in reusable components or configuration driven development an advantage.  Experience in the financial services industry preferred.
 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of inner-source common development frameworks, starting with foundational building blocks, utilities, and wrappers.
• Develop policies, guiding principles and standards to govern how developers across the Compliance area can contribute to this framework.
• Champion the creation of product-based CI/CD pipelines for the creation of common release artifacts.
• Create and maintain critical centralized services which support all deployments across the stream.
• Lead knowledge transfer with functional development teams to ensure the right foundational capabilities are delivered in-line with expectations.
• Review detailed solution designs to ensure it meets requirements and complies with the architectural and security standards with TDS.
• Contribute to the development of project plans by providing input and manage projects / initiatives by directing assigned resources, communicating project status, and providing timely escalation of issues.
• Provide expert consultation and participate as a technical subject matter expert on projects of moderate to high risk and complexity.
• Build consensus and facilitate collaboration and decision-making within/across technical and functional stakeholders to ensure consistent application of IT strategy and compliance with architecture framework.
• Work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience in back-end development technologies and frameworks, including:
  • Java RESTful services (Spring boot)
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Message queue technologies (MQ and/or Kafka)
  • Event-based architectures
• Experience in development leadership and technology architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of data strategy, governance, and integration.
• Hands-on experience with integration projects involving multiple systems and platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in driving technology strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in the industry.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in leading agile teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Continuous learning mindset and a passion for keeping up with industry advancements.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 7+ years related experience required.
• Experience in software development, including proficiency in programming languages, databases, and development frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of financial industry regulations, compliance requirements and security standards are an advantage.
• Experience with cloud technologies and architectures
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)

Depth & Scope:

• Expert knowledge of specific domain or range of engineering frameworks, technology, tools, processes and procedures, as well as organization issues
• Expert knowledge of TD applications, systems, networks, innovation, design activities, best practices, business/organization, Bank standards, and may fulfill a governance role
• Expert knowledge and experience in own discipline; integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities
• Acts as a key contributor in a complex and critical environment
• May provide leadership to teams or projects; shares expertise
• Applies in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard situations

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more
 

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected]. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.