Software Engineer II

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Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The TD Insurance Digital Platform is looking for a Software Engineer to join the MyInsurance development team. As a Software Engineer, the candidate will be a key contributor to comprehensive end-to-end solutions and accountable for supporting delivery with a strong focus on technical implementation of large, complex projects.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
CUSTOMER: 

• Responsible for analyzing a broad range of business requirements, conducting program / system research and analysis to identify key components for solutions delivery and problem resolution

• Develop new applications and perform unit / component test for new application development initiatives aligned to business needs and in accordance with technology architecture standards

• Ensure effective communication of solutions development requirements for respective area and contribute to project plans, estimations, timelines and status updates to support management team / clients on prioritizing new and existing projects against IT requirements and business objectives

• Inform key stakeholders of any issues that may impact other areas of the project and resolve or escalate issues as required

• Support business enquiries and business activities through execution of small enhancements and break / fix implementations (e.g. source code changes)

• Work with Business Analysts / Systems Analysts, other technology Developers / Solution Designers to ensure the configuration and custom components meet application requirements and performance goals

SHAREHOLDER: 

• Create and maintain quality code, ensure defect free programming consistent with standards; provide code maintenance and support during testing cycles and post-production deployment and participate in reviewing peer coding

• Adhere to standard security coding practices to ensure application is free of most common coding vulnerabilities

• Participate in identifying and recommending development / testing solutions / tools in support of project / application objectives

• Completes unit and integration testing for conformance to standards and adherence to design specifications

• Comply with well-defined enterprise technology delivery practices and standards and project management disciplines by participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysis

• Assist in the development / maintenance of comprehensive processes for prevention of issues and participate in problem determination and timely resolution of incidents applying appropriate quality measures

• Perform Systems Administration of applications / environments supported by the LOB, monitor application / service performance, perform configuration, backup, authentication & tuning

• Ensure both state-of-health monitoring and monthly SLA targets are in place, and are being met

• Provide technical expertise during Incident management, analyze incident reports and outages, perform impact assessment for incidents and facilitate internal and external communication throughout incident resolution

Job Requirements:

EMPLOYEE / TEAM: 

• Continuously enhance knowledge / expertise in own area and keep current with leading-edge technologies, emerging trends/developments and grow knowledge of the business, applications, infrastructure, analytical tools and techniques

• Prioritize and manage own workload in order to deliver quality results and meet timelines as assigned

• Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest

• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency of the business unit and/or team

• Establish effective relationships across multiple business and technology partners, program and project managers

• Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units

BREADTH & DEPTH: 

• Performs complex to difficult technical tasks independently

• Advanced knowledge of technology, tools, various programming languages, processes, and procedures

• Extensive knowledge of the business, enterprise technology areas and / or the organization

• Key subject matter expert who consults with and may lead clients and/or project teams on multiple aspects of development issues

• Works as the senior or lead developer and coaches/guides team members within area of expertise

• Resolves highly complex and multifaceted development related problems

• Typically reports to an Engineering Manager or above

EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate

• 5-7 years relevant experience

• Great communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently as the Senior or Lead Developer; providing coaching and guidance to the team.

• Experience acting as a Subject Matter Expert and Consultant for partner teams.

Technical Competencies:
The ideal candidate would have experience in many of the following:

• Expertise in Web Application Design/Development – Java/Spring Boot

• Experience with Angular, Node.js

• Experience with Tomcat, JBoss runtime environments

• Experience with Web Services Design/Development – REST, SOAP, JAX-WS, JAXB2, JAX-RS, Web API

• Experience with Agile delivery methodology, particularly Scrum or a derivation (e.g., Product Backlog Definition, User Stories Estimation and Prioritization methodologies, Task Breakdown, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective), and related tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA)

• Experience with continuous integration and delivery methodologies and tooling (e.g., Maven, Nexus, Jenkins)

• Experience with GIT (Stash) and Bitbucket

• Relational DBMS proficiency (i.e., Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2)

Additionally, the following experience and skills would be considered an asset:

• Cloud Technologies (i.e., Azure, AWS)

• Integration with vendor products and experience working with Third Party external companies.

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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