Application Release Engineer - Operations II

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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 & build private cloud (VMWare) and public components such as Azure infrastructure components (e.g. ASE, AKS clusters, Blob storage, geo-replication) using infrastructure-as-code tools like Github, Terraform, Helm, Ansible, SALT, or similar.

• Provide technical leadership to team of application release engineers for code deployment orchestration, CI/CD pipeline defect triage and incident management.

• Collaborate with enterprise infrastructure engineering teams to adopt, align and enhancements of infra-engineering solutions.

• Influence and apply IaC – Infrastructure as code principal to ensure maximum automation of build and deployment solutions.

• Lead the development of code deployment automation and orchestration capabilities which enable engineers to deploy code in repeatable fashion across all environments.

• Design, implement and maintain an automated build and install/deploy process; develop and maintain build scripts of projects and/or products.

• In partnership with appropriate stake holders, evaluate and recommend optimal solutions for cloud infrastructure build, environment integration and code deployment orchestration Develop and recommend technical strategies and solutions to maintain and/or expand automated solutions, processes, and service levels.

• Integrate technical solutions within the business technology platform, recognizing system interdependencies and reusability, and ensuring seamless delivery.

• Adhere to enterprise security levels and adopt "Secure-first "approach for processes, information exchange and system implementations.

• Act as an expert resource providing insight and recommendations based on industry and technology trends, system strategy, and design.

• Perform functions for cloud services and products.

EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION:

• University or post-graduate degree

• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or ARE roles in large enterprise or regulated environments.

• In-depth understanding of DevOps principles, tools, and processes

• Expert proficiency in Azure infrastructure and AKS cluster deployment and operations.

• Strong hands-on experience with Helm chart development, YAML, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, SALT, Chef), and CI/CD tools.

• Solid scripting skills: Python, Bash, PowerShell; Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Nexus, etc.

• Experience in monitoring and logging tooling (e.g. Splunk, DataDog, Dynatrace) for reliability and incident response.

• Proven ability to adopt architectural frameworks and drive enterprise standards.

• Effective communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and coordination skills.

• Experience maintaining RAID logs and facilitating issue/risk conversations across multiple teams.

• Aptitude for complex environments, self-driven mindset, strong organizational skills, and proactive problem-solving.

• Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in regulated sectors such as finance or healthcare.

• Familiarity with TD standards, tools, governance, change management (ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence, AutoSys, etc.).

Current Shift (Rotating Shifts) based on business needs with possibility to change:

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM OR 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

On-Call (Monday - Sunday): 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM

24/7 rotating shifts (including weekends) 

SHAREHOLDER:

• Collaborate with business and technology teams during release planning cycle and provide technical input regarding infrastructure readiness.

• Contribute to the development of the guiding principles by providing feedback to the Application Release Engineering practice leaders based on platform knowledge, experience and identification of opportunities.

• Contribute to the creation and gathering of ARE metrics with the goal of demonstrating automation progress and benefits achieved.

• Develop and recommend technical strategies and solutions to maintain or expand service levels.

• Identify, recommend, source, negotiate and implement improvements/solutions (buy/build/reuse) that enhance customer experience and availability, and reduce costs in support of segment platform/product needs.

• Interact with governance and control groups, (e.g. regulatory / operational risk, compliance, security and audit) to provide subject matter expertise and consult on risk issues / items related to Engineering technology and tools

• Protect the interests of the organization, identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high-risk transactions / activities as necessary.

• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite.

EMPLOYEE / TEAM:

• Participating 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.

• 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.

• Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching, and/or guidance as appropriate.

BREADTH & DEPTH:

• Consults and engages other peers in Engineering, Operations and Development teams with respect to all aspects of operational support/solutions.

• Participate in joint triage of critical infrastructure build or deployment issues by collaborating with appropriate stake holders.

• Works autonomously on highly complex project issues which are diverse in scope and or multifaceted; often provides leadership and direction to business heads to establish and execute common goals.

• Advocates operational improvements to enhance value to the organization; provides recommendations on the development of resolutions, plans and strategies for operational advancement.

• Typically reports to the Application Release Engineering Segment Practice Lead

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
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We look forward to hearing from you!

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