Software Engineer III - Azure Developer

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Details:

$114,000 - $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.

Job Description:

Lead the creation of comprehensive end-to-end detailed solutions for projects and platforms with overall accountability for the technical design and delivery of Azure-based solutions, leveraging technologies such as Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Synapse Analytics.

 

Develop and maintain Azure technical solutions, ensuring adherence to engineering and architectural design principles while meeting business requirements. Provide technical expertise with a focus on efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security; includes planning, evaluating, recommending, designing, operationalizing, and supporting Azure solutions in compliance with enterprise and industry standards.

 

Ultimately, providing expert advice and lead in system/application administration, installation, configuration/provisioning, platform planning and design, integration, and release/deployment management.

 

CUSTOMER

• Execute on Azure Engineering strategy as it relates to the introduction of tools and the automation of build, test, release, and configure activities across Databricks, ADLS, ADF, and Synapse platforms.
• Lead the creation of Azure solution options and ultimately a comprehensive end-to-end solution, coordinating relevant stakeholders as required to support development initiatives; following a "build it, break it, fix it mentality."
• Responsible for developing and documenting detailed Azure solution designs and act as an application SME through the design and development lifecycle ensuring alignment with Architecture.
• Accountable for complex Azure applications/systems development, programming/coding.
• Develop functional, technical, and user interface designs for Azure applications/systems that meet the defined requirements (business, enterprise architecture direction, system performance, and development standards).
• Consult on development of requirements and specifications and apply functional knowledge of Azure services to design optimal software/systems.
• Review technical deliverables throughout detailed design and development phases to ensure quality adherence and identify gaps or redesign requirements as needed.
• Identify, recommend, source, negotiate, and implement Azure improvements/solutions (buy/build/reuse) to enhance customer experience, availability, and/or reduce cost in support of client needs.
• Work with Technology partners to define metrics and performance goals for Azure applications.
• Identify and address Azure application and data issues and cross-capability and cross-release issues that affect application integrity.
• Research/analyze business requirements to evaluate and recommend optimal Azure solutions within business technology architecture; collect environment requirements for infrastructure implementation by analyzing the current system environment, using Azure technical tools and utilities.
• Work with Architects to ensure that Azure environment modifications interact appropriately, data conversion impacts are considered, and other areas of impact are addressed and meet performance requirements of the project.
• Contribute to the advancement of the TD Azure engineering practice through strong collaboration, research, analytic, and problem-solving skills.

SHAREHOLDER

• Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to Azure software engineering activities.
• Ensure respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meet business needs, comply with internal and external requirements, and align with business priorities.
• Collaboratively engage with relevant stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external, to shift from finding defects to proactively preventing defects in Azure solutions.
• Actively seek and support continuous improvement and automation opportunities within Azure engineering practices.
• Conduct meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/policies/practices.
• Identify opportunities to minimize cost, provide recommendations, and/or deliver corresponding strategic solutions to support cost-effectiveness and enhance stakeholder experience.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to quality, standards compliance, reusability, and ease of maintenance, Operational Readiness Reviews, and supporting gating and review sign-offs for Azure solution design.
• Monitor service, productivity, and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist.
• Lead/facilitate and/or implement actions/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues.
• Actively manage relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions, and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements.
• Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high-risk activities as necessary.
• Keep abreast of emerging Azure issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts.
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite. 

EMPLOYEE/TEAM

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation, and teamwork, and ensure timely communication of issues/points of interest.
• Provide thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for Azure engineering best practices and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit.
• Keep current on emerging Azure trends/developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools, and techniques.
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross-training within own team.
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities.
• Actively mentor and enable team members by sharing knowledge and leveraging Azure engineering best practices.
• Support the team by providing guidance and proactively identifying and resolving Azure-related issues.
• Lead, motivate, and develop relationships with internal and external business partners/stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
• Contribute to a fair, positive, and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce.
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally.

 

BREADTH & DEPTH

•  Expert knowledge of Azure engineering frameworks, tools, processes, and procedures, as well as organization issues.
• Primary subject matter expert in multiple Azure areas and consults with clients/project teams with respect to all aspects of research, analysis, design, hardware/software support.
• Expert knowledge of specific Azure domains or range of engineering frameworks, technology, tools, processes, and procedures, as well as organization issues.
• Works independently and/or autonomously as a senior/lead on a diverse range of Azure tasks/operational support of solutions.
• Generally reports to a Practice Lead.

 

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree, Post Graduate degree, or Technical Certificate.
• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering).
• Graduate degree considered an asset.
• 5-7 years relevant experience in Azure technologies, including Databricks, ADLS, ADF, and Synapse Analytics.

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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

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. 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
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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet