Software Engineer II

TD Bank - London Branch; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Securities is seeking a Java Engineer to join Compliance & Supervision Technology in TD Securities. You will design, develop, deliver and support solutions for regulatory compliance, surveillance and control across Global Markets, collaborating with Compliance, Risk, Data and Business stakeholders.

The role emphasizes API-first architecture, microservices, cloud-native deployment, and secure, scalable systems with strong emphasis on auditability and governance in a regulated financial

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technology delivery and software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic Compliance and Supervision technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, infrastructure, security and vendors.
• Build scalable, secure, API-first, microservices and cloud-native solutions.
• Follow Agile delivery practices and continuous delivery methodologies.
• Ensure governance, auditability and regulatory alignment across systems.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews and control assessments.

Skills

Java development

REST/GraphQL APIs

SQL

Kafka

Agile

Communication

Teamwork across time zones

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Solr/OpenSearch/ElasticSearch

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Terraform

SonarQube/Veracode

Job description

Work Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Hours: 35

Line of Business: Technology Solutions

Pay Details: We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description

We are seeking a Java Engineer to join Compliance & Supervision Technology in TD Securities. The role builds technology solutions that meet regulatory obligations, strengthen supervisory controls, and manage conduct and trade-related risks. The role requires you to work across Compliance & Supervision for Global Markets with a focus on Communications Surveillance. You will be responsible for the design, development, delivery, and operational support of technology solutions that enable regulatory compliance, surveillance, supervision, and control oversight functions. The role partners closely with Compliance, Risk, Data, and Business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, resilient, and regulator-ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• Technology Delivery Deliver strategic Compliance and Supervision technology initiatives.
• Partner with multiple teams including product, architecture, infrastructure, security, and vendors.
• Build solutions to meet business objectives while adhering to enterprise architecture & security standards.
• Follow Agile delivery practices and continuous delivery methodologies.
• Architecture & Solution Design Build and support API first, event-driven, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.
• Ensure integration between vendor platforms, proprietary systems, and enterprise data services.
• Contribute to solution designs for scalability, resiliency, maintainability, and security.
• Adhere to reuse and common platform capability practices across workstreams.
• Regulatory & Control Alignment Ensure technology solutions support regulatory obligations, supervisory requirements, and compliance controls.
• Embed auditability, traceability, entitlement controls, evidencing capabilities, and monitoring into system designs.
• Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, remediation programs, and control assessments.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on Java development experience, JDK 17+ preferred.
• Rest/GraphQL APIs using Spring Boot or any similar.
• Strong SQL experience with any RDBMS.
• Working experience with messaging technologies like Kafka or similar.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Agile experience, with a focus on backlog execution, dependencies, continuous improvement, and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong team player, with the ability to work across time zones and locations.
• Ability to contribute to multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes deployment.
• Experience with Search Engines like Apache Solr/OpenSearch/ElasticSearch.
• Experience with CI/CD, GitHub actions, Terraform or similar.
• Experience with tools like SonarQube, Veracode or similar.
• Experience with big data technologies, data analytics, and AI.
• Experience with working on workflow engines like Camunda, Activiti, JBPM or similar.
• Experience operating within highly regulated financial services environments.
• Knowledge of financial industry trade surveillance, market abuse monitoring and/or global markets domain experience, including trading lifecycles.

Education & Experience

5+ years of technology delivery and software engineering experience. Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

Who We Are

TD Securities 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 reflects our investment in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

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. 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

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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