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Solutions IT Designer Mainframe / Host

AT TD Bank
TD Bank

Solutions IT Designer Mainframe / Host

Toronto, Canada

Work Location:
Canada

Hours:
37.5

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:

IT Solutions Designer Developer - Host / Mainframe

Department Overview:

Residing within Enterprise Protect, the Global Anti-Money Laundering (GAML) Technology team is responsible for the delivery and support of technology solutions for the respective GAML business unit. Given the ongoing pace of regulatory change and ongoing importance of risk management, this is a fast-growing area within the bank translating into considerable demand and growth within its technology teams.

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We are looking for someone to lead the creation of a comprehensive end-to-end detailed solution with overall accountability for the technical design and delivery of the System Design Specification (SDS). You'll be exposed to stretch assignments as you take on large-scale, complex and/or enterprise-wide projects.

Meaningful work is fueled by meaningful performance and career development conversations with your manager.

Here's some of what you may be asked to perform:

  • Work closely with architecture, business owners, analysts, and developers to develop extraordinary solutions to suit business needs.
  • Act as an internal expert resource in the exchange of technical information for project teams, and provide technical insight and recommendations to the business and/or outside vendors.
  • Continuously enhance knowledge / expertise in own area and keep current with leading-edge technologies, emerging trends / developments, and grow expertise of the business, applications, infrastructure analytical tools and techniques
  • Investigate the potential of emerging and enabling technologies.
  • Develop and document a detailed solution design within SDS, impart your subject matter expertise throughout life cycle.
  • Participate in applications and systems development and some programming when required.
  • Document and present innovation areas of opportunity to the team based on your own findings and experiences.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to quality, reusability, and ease of maintenance.
  • Review technical deliverables for quality throughout detailed design and development phase, identify gaps or redesign as needed.
  • Respect TD's technology delivery practices and standards, project management disciplines, business technology architecture, and risk and production capacity - this includes thorough project requirements, documentation, scope estimates, and costs.
  • Act as developer lead or consultant on a diverse range of activities (e.g., design, support of technical business solutions) and be relied upon to coach / educate and monitor the work of others for feasibility.
  • Ensure design leverages existing reusable components, traces back to business requirements, and that new modules are designed with reusability in mind.
  • Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation, and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues / points of interest

Job Requirements:

What can you bring to TD? Share your credentials, but your relevant experience and knowledge can be just as likely to get our attention. It helps if you have:

  • Undergraduate degree, Postgraduate degree, or Technical Certificate
  • Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)
  • 3-5 years relevant experience
  • Solid mainframe applications experience
  • Extensive mainframe technical skills and working experience including: COBOL, DB2, IMS, JCL, TSO, Endevor, Stored Procedures, CA-7, MQ Series, Visgen, Easytrieve Plus, SPFII, SQL and SAS; Backend APIs (Application Programming Interface) servicing web-based front end portals using JMS and MQ series communication layer; JCL, online and batch programs including new screen development; EBX / TIBCO file transfer services including receiving and transferring files from vendors to HOST and windows landing zones.
  • Data Analytics expertise and oversight for high volumes of data feeds; Lead data investigations of missing data points and provide recommendations for resolution / remediation; Collaboration with system and data architects to create System Design Specifications for large scale/volume
  • Previous banking and Anti-Money Laundering experience; Data lineage / mapping and traceability an asset; Risk Assessment knowledge an asset.
  • Advanced and extensive knowledge of the business (or organization), technical environment, standards, processes, procedures, programming languages and operating systems.
  • Readiness and motivation (as senior or lead developer and valued subject matter expert) to address and resolve highly complex and multifaceted development-related issues, often independently.
  • Subject matter expertise in at least one area of discipline, seasoned in counselling clients and project teams on all aspects of research, analysis, design, hardware and software support, development of technical solutions and testing.
  • Proficiency in leading complex and comprehensive project plan development and can understand risks associated with third-party solution integration.
  • Strength in coaching and advising clients, partners and project teams.
  • Commitment to and belief in the quality of your deliverables.
  • Web technology experience / knowledge is an asset.
  • Strong collaborator who engages colleagues, business partners, external stakeholders, and employees
  • Resourcefulness - understanding of whom to engage to identify solutions and resolve issues.
  • Excellent judgment, impact, and influence capability, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with leaders at all levels across a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Experience with TD technology delivery practices and standards and project management disciplines, business technology architecture, and risk and production capacity, an asset
  • Expert knowledge of the business, the broader organization, technical environment, processes, procedures, tools, and other relevant technology areas (e.g., Architecture, Infrastructure, Security etc.) from a design / support / solutions perspective, an asset
  • Superior communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills

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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.

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

Client-provided location(s): Toronto, ON, Canada; London, ON, Canada
Job ID: TD_bank-R_1371334
Employment Type: Full Time