Security Automation Engineer (Python)

TD Bank Financial Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank Financial Group in Singapore seeks a senior software engineer for automation within Information Security. You will design and implement scalable automation solutions, develop API integrations, and drive security tooling across Windows and Linux environments.

You will collaborate with teams to optimize processes, document systems, and ensure alignment with security policies. The role emphasizes Agile/DevOps delivery, technology innovation, and contributions to the automation roadmap.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience including architecting, designing and programming.
• 3+ years programming in Python.
• Expertise in Web development and API integrations (RESTful and SOAP web services, JSON/XML).
• Strong working experience of Windows and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of modern digital architecture (cloud, container, messaging and microservices).
• Experience with workflow automation platforms.
• Experience with data analytics, building machine learning models with related tools is a plus.
• Experience working in the information security field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously optimize automation solutions to meet changing security landscape.
• Create technical and user documentation to enable knowledge sharing within the team and user community.
• Provide consultation and ongoing support to enable user adoption and realize business value.
• Execute development activities using a fast and iterative Agile/DevOps approach.
• Hand-off positive outcomes to end users, including documentation for implementation.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and control standards.

Skills

Software engineering

Python

Web development

API integrations

Windows & Linux

Networking basics

Cloud computing

Microservices

Data analytics

Machine learning

Tools

RESTful APIs

SOAP web services

JSON/XML

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Work Location

Singapore, Singapore

Hours

40

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

Department Overview

Building a World-Class Technology Team at TD We 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 Information Security

TD Information Security covers the development and management of security strategies, policies and programs to assess, prioritize, and mitigate business risk with technology controls. Priorities include mitigating and managing cyber security threats, ensuring systems availability, aligning with global regulatory risk and compliance requirements, managing systems and network complexity, and partnering with businesses for better technology delivery by providing advice on technology controls.

About the team

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.

You will design, implement and continuously optimize automation solutions to meet stakeholder needs and the changing security landscape. You will also research new technologies and tooling, provide consultation and ongoing support, as well as present solutions to leadership team and colleagues to gain buy-in. You will be a key contributor to the development and execution of the automation strategy and roadmap for threat management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously optimize solutions to meet the changing stakeholder needs and security landscape
• Create technical and user documentation to enable knowledge sharing among the team as well as the user community
• Provide consultation and ongoing support to enable user adoption and realize business value
• Execute development activities using a fast and iterative Agile/DevOps approach
• Hand-off positive outcomes to end users for ultimate delivery. This includes completing technical documentation required for implementation.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and control standards

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience including architecting, designing and programming
• Extensive programming experience, 3+ years programming in Python
• Expertise in Web development and API integrations (RESTful and SOAP web services, JSON/XML)
• Strong working experience of Windows and Linux environments
• Sound knowledge of common network protocols including TCP/IP and HTTP
• Knowledge of modern digital architecture (cloud, container, messaging and microservices)
• Experience with workflow automation platforms
• Experience with data analytics, building machine learning models with related tools is a plus
• Experience working in the information security field is a plus

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

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make 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.