Software Engineer III (Java, React, Spring Boot, and Spring Security)

TD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

TD is seeking an experienced software engineer to lead the evolution of Jira and Jira Service Management platforms within the Canadian Technology Shared Services & Delivery group in Toronto. You will drive cloud transformation, modernization, and secure, scalable solutions for enterprise technology teams.

The role requires 8+ years of frontend and backend development with Java/React/Spring, strong authentication expertise, and experience in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of front-end software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Atlassian Cloud transformation strategy and Jira platform modernization.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, React, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.
• Drive modernization efforts, upgrades, and performance optimization.
• Build and support secure integrations using OAuth, LDAP, REST APIs, and enterprise authentication frameworks.
• Analyze existing applications, scripts, and integrations to identify issues and implement enhancements.
• Participate in application architecture and solution design for scalability and security.
• Maintain Jira customizations including ScriptRunner, REST endpoints, and CLI automation.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation initiatives, and development best practices.
• Ensure change management, documentation, traceability, and operational standards.
• Conduct code/design reviews and enforce development standards.
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership.
• Support high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and resiliency initiatives.
• Work with teams to ensure alignment with enterprise modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with platform engineering and operations for enterprise-scale solutions.

Tools

Java

React

Spring Boot

Spring Security

Job description

Work Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours

37.5

Line Of Business

Technology Solutions

Pay Details

$125,500 - $154,000 CAD

The pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually.

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.

Department Overview

Canadian Technology Shared Services & Delivery (CTSSD) supports enterprise platforms and shared services that enable technology teams across TD to operate securely, efficiently, and at scale.

Job Accountabilities – What You'll Do

As part of the CTSSD team, you will help lead the evolution of TD's Jira and Jira Service Management (JSM) platforms, driving cloud transformation, enhancing developer productivity, and delivering secure, scalable, and reliable solutions that support enterprise modernization and operational excellence.

• Lead the Atlassian Cloud transformation strategy, driving Jira platform modernization, migration planning and execution, customization rationalization, integration readiness, stakeholder alignment, and operational adoption across enterprise technology teams
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, React, Spring Boot, and Spring Security
• Drive modernization efforts (upgrades, performance optimization, best practices)
• Build and support secure integrations leveraging OAuth, LDAP, REST APIs, and enterprise authentication frameworks
• Analyze existing applications, automation scripts, and system integrations to identify issues and implement enhancements
• Participate in application architecture and solution design to ensure scalability, maintainability, and security
• Maintain and support Jira customizations, including ScriptRunner (Groovy), REST endpoints, shell scripts, and CLI-based automation
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation initiatives, and development best practices
• Ensure compliance with change management, documentation, traceability, and operational standards
• Conduct code/design reviews and enforce development standards
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership
• Support high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and resiliency initiatives across enterprise platforms

Where You'll Work

You’ll work closely with application development, platform engineering, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver and support enterprise-scale solutions. The hiring manager will provide additional details regarding team-specific work arrangements and on site expectations.

Job Requirements – What You Need To Succeed

• 8+ years of front-end software development experience with Java, React, Spring Boot, and Spring Security
• Strong understanding of OAuth, LDAP, authentication, and authorization frameworks
• Experience designing scalable, maintainable, and secure enterprise applications and integrations
• Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD pipelines, and Linux environments
• Experience developing and maintaining ScriptRunner (Groovy) customizations and automation solutions
• Strong understanding of application architecture, system design, and software design patterns
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and enhance existing applications, scripts, and integrations
• Experience supporting production systems and resolving complex technical issues
• Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and system resiliency principles
• Experience working with REST APIs and enterprise integrations
• Strong documentation, traceability, and change management practices
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience working within Agile software development environments

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Understanding of Linux infrastructure, networking fundamentals, load balancers, DNS, SSL/TLS, and firewall configurations
• Experience with Jira Administration (Data Center and/or Cloud), including workflows, schemes, permissions, custom fields, screens, and automation
• Familiarity with enterprise DevOps, platform engineering, and application modernization initiatives
• Working knowledge of PEGA is considered a strong asset

Who We Are

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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 & 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

Your 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.

Language Requirement (Quebec Only)

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