Engineer I

TD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Technology Solutions in Toronto seeks an Application Engineer to implement real-time, event-driven solutions for the Payments workflow. You will work on JVM-based services with Java/JavaScript/TypeScript, JMS, REST, XML, and SQL, focusing on performance, reliability, and security within enterprise banking platforms.

The role requires strong Spring Boot/Java experience, CI/CD, and familiarity with NoSQL and Azure. Collaborative, Agile teams expect technical excellence and scalable design.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in software development with substantial project work.
• Strong academic background in computer science or engineering.
• Experience delivering in Agile/DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, code, and implement end-to-end solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to other developers and conduct code reviews.
• Participate in architecture decisions and ensure alignment with standards.
• Deliver solutions on-time, within scope and with quality.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

REST API

Databases

NoSQL

MQ

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Maven/Gradle

Confluence

Swagger

Azure

Hadoop

Job description

Work Location:Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHours:37.5Line of Business:Technology SolutionsPay Details:$105,100 - $129,400 CADThis 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. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.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:***THERE IS A PREIDENTIFIED CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE***Department Overview :Building a World-Class, Diverse and Inclusive Technology TeamWe can't afford to be boring. Neither can you. The scale and scope of what TD does may surprise you. The rapid pace of change makes it a business imperative for us to be smart and open-minded in the way we think about technology. TD's technology and business teams become more intertwined as new opportunities present themselves. This new era in banking does not equal boring. Not at TD, anyway.TD Engineering covers a broad range of exercises and initiatives including requirements gathering, design specification, industry analysis, vendor engagement and analysis, software development, project management, financial management, test plans and execution, and operational standards implementation. Our highly coveted Engineers are interspersed amongst many areas of focus: innovation, design, execution, maintenance, strategy, portfolio management. We call all of these things incredible learning opportunities, and no two assignments are ever the same.There's room to grow in all of it.Job Description :About This RoleTD 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.Here's some of what you may be asked to perform: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 standardsTechnologically flexible with a strong desire and capability to learn new technologiesCompetent to analyze, resolve issues/tasks independentlyMay be responsible for completion of an entire life cycle of application developmentWork closely with Project Manager and provide input on project timelinesWork closely with Business System Analyst to translate business requirements into technical solutions.Apply analytical skills for problem solving and resolutionConduct and participate in code reviewsCoach and mentor other team members as appropriateParticipate in knowledge transfer with the teamEvaluate new technologies to ensure currency and relevance of the solutionsDevelop 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.Job Requirements :What can you bring to TD? Share your credentials, but your relevant experience and knowledge can be just as likely to get our attention. It helps if you have:Technical Skills:Design – Domain-driven design, microservices design patternsLanguages & Framework- Spring Boot / Spring MVC / Restful API / Java 8 and above, PL/SQLDatabase – [Any of these] MS SQL/ Oracle/ MySQL/ PostgreSQL/ NoSQLMessage: MQOther Tools & Scripts – Maven/Gradle, Confluence, SwaggerHands-on Experience in DevOps and CI/CDDomain - Knowledge of Collateral Management and Margining would be an added advantageUniversity 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.Additional Information :Join in on what others in TD Technology Solutions are doing:Inspire a positive work environment and help champion quality, innovation, teamwork and service to the business.Learn voraciously, stretch your thinking, share your knowledge and educate others.Communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical professionals.Cultivate winning relationships by building trust with business and technology partners.Share our commitment to productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency.#LI-TechWho 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 strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple. 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.Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.Our Total Rewards PackageOur 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 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. Learn moreAdditional 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.Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.Colleague DevelopmentIf 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.If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.Training & OnboardingWe will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.Interview ProcessWe’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.AccommodationYour accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.We look forward to hearing from you!Language Requirement (Quebec only):Sans Objet