Work Location:
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of AmericaHours:
40Pay Details:
$148,720 - $223,080 USDTD 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.
Line of Business:
Technology SolutionsJob Description:
The Principal Data Engineer provides senior technical expertise with a focus on bank and industry-wide solutions that address capability gaps to create significant value for customers. This role implements solutions, ensuring efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security; includes planning, evaluating, recommending, designing, operationalizing, and supporting solutions in an industry-leading manner. This role provides deep technical leadership, sets direction in developing and implementing solutions to address Platform and Journey's emerging business needs and strategies, as well as efficiency opportunities from a technical perspective. This role advances the overall design, architecture, and technology capabilities in accordance with industry developments.
Depth & Scope:
Leading authority on data engineering concepts, principals, practices and standards
Thought leader on IT risk-based approaches to data engineering and on other domains in technology control / information security fields
Sets the direction and oversees the work of other Data Engineering professionals on complex, highly-visible projects of significant profile, strategic importance, and enterprise impact to the bank
Establishes and leads Data engineering working groups to achieve goals that impact multiple Journeys and Platform
Provides consultative and strategic guidance to executive leadership
Engineering specialist assigned to work autonomously on high profile, complex and high-risk technology initiatives with significant impact to the organization
Has a blend of skills in data engineering, data management, architecture, solutions architecture, application security and coding
Primarily works at the enterprise level
Typically reports to the data engineering practice owner
Education & Experience:
University or Graduate / post graduate degree in Data Management or related Computer Science or Engineering discipline; or equivalent practical experience
15+ years of relevant experience in field of specialization
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced proficiency in cloud data platforms (Azure preferred: ADF, Databricks)
Strong experience with data architecture patterns (batch, streaming, real-time)
Expertise in data modeling (dimensional, domain-driven design)
Deep knowledge of SQL, Python, and distributed data processing frameworks and optimization
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (lineage, metadata, cataloging)
Experience implementing data quality controls and monitoring frameworks
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (BSA/AML, audit, data controls, privacy)
Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps for data engineering
Ability to enforce coding standards and engineering best practices
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management across Product, Technology, Risk, and Business team.
Drives architecture, engineering standards, and delivery excellence across data domains, enabling high-quality data products that support analytics, regulatory compliance, and customer centric initiatives.
Physical Requirements:
Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%
Domestic Travel – Occasional
International Travel – Never
Performing sedentary work – Continuous
Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
Sitting – Continuous
Standing – Occasional
Walking – Occasional
Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
Squatting – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Kneeling – Never
Crawling – Never
Climbing – Never
Reaching overhead – Never
Reaching forward – Occasional
Pushing – Never
Pulling – Never
Twisting – Never
Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.
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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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.
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
TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected]. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.
Skills Required
- University or Graduate/post graduate degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 15+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or related specialization
- Advanced proficiency in cloud data platforms (Azure preferred: ADF, Databricks)
- Strong experience with data architecture patterns (batch, streaming, real-time)
- Expertise in data modeling (dimensional, domain-driven design)
- Deep knowledge of SQL, Python, and distributed data processing frameworks and optimization
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (lineage, metadata, cataloging)
- Experience implementing data quality controls and monitoring frameworks
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (BSA/AML, audit, data controls, privacy)
- Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps for data engineering
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
TD Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TD Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by TD Bank.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family-building support is positioned as a standout, including 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and assistance for fertility, surrogacy, donor support, adoption, and doula reimbursement. This breadth is framed as above average for large U.S. employers and notable within banking.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is presented as robust, with 401(k) and employer funding described in detail in some summaries (fixed contribution plus additional matching) alongside other savings programs. Employee banking discounts and related financial perks add to the overall rewards value beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare and mental well-being benefits are characterized as comprehensive, including multiple medical plan options, virtual care, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program with continuous access. These elements are repeatedly emphasized as core components of the Total Rewards offering.
TD Bank Insights
What We Do
The Toronto-Dominion Bank & its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches & serves approximately 22 million customers in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe. Over 85,000 TD employees represent the strongest team in banking. Delivering legendary customer experiences is who we are & is part of being the Better Bank. Visit our Careers page to learn more about TD & why TD is a great place to work.
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