Senior Solution Architect - Capital Markets

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Job Description:

CUSTOMER

• Apply a multi-disciplined expertise with database application client tiers layering of software build test and deploy strategies in order to create the overall design of software (including applications infrastructure middleware) and guide how the sub-components are developed by different teams
• Elevate focus on applications and data as differentiators for the customer experience anchored in sound foundational elements of Infrastructure and Platforms
• Advise on suitability of technology stacks to defineprinciples / key constraints for solution components; ralliesthe team around these principles to determine security / scalability approach and impact assessments for future design
• Drive continual upgradingand grounds the team in assessing practical program concerns to innovate on both server-side and user-side features as technologies / platforms expand to reduce technology debt and build resilient solutions
• Lead code reviews to create and test prototypes to assess viability of approaches. Uses configuration management and integration / build automation tools to lead and deploy code gather proof points for developers to build on navigate around complexities based on a clear understanding of the vision across the technology stacks and provide critical suggestions for fixes and improvements on the integration
• Monitor and report on progress and collaborates broadly with other practitioners including designers engineers and other applicable business stakeholders to ensure the necessary features for the products and applications are developed within assigned portfolio
• Design tests that will be implemented to keep the software functional; supports issue analysis and fix activities during test phases as well as production issue resolution
• Collaborates with Practices actively driving capability creation; mentoring and training junior colleagues to be adaptive staying on top of expanding technologies and engineering trends and creating highly visual and functional solutions

SHAREHOLDER

• Set service-level objectives (SLO) and exercise key decision rights of the FSA role
• Focus on reliability scalability and the development of the architectural infrastructure; including highly complex and scalable systems
• Develops observability standards to ensure that production systems operate under known conditions and transparently provides these measurements to anticipate when errors or failures can arise.
• Lead interaction with governance and control groups (e.g. regulatory / operational risk compliance and audit) to provide subject matter expertise and consult on risk issues related to architectural technology and tools
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as an organizational or subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for significant and complex situations
• Monitor and report on the status of the products / projects and applications within assigned product ensuring projects are compliant with technology domain architecture and designs / operates processes to provide ongoing review of in-progress activity against technology architecture and development standards
• Foresee architectural issues / gaps and identifies emerging industry trends to recommend value-added architectural improvements that will alleviate technology debt and build resilient solutions
• Maps processes and sub-processes that bridge the gap between business problems and technology solutions
• Keep track of changes made to code through control systems
• Collaborates within practices platforms or journeys comprised of diverse and complementary skills; inspiring the team to embrace changes and continually advance collective knowledge of technical tools / trends
• Protect the interests of the organization identify and manage risks and escalate non-standard high risk activities as necessary
• Keep abreast of emerging 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 quality engineering best practices and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging 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
• Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices; may take on the role of Chapter Lead as applicable
• Work collaboratively with the team and leadership to proactively identify and resolve issues related to product quality
• 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

• Seasoned individual contributor rolewith expert knowledge of specific enterprise and/or functional domain(s) and a demonstrated track record working with a broad range of architecture frameworks technology tools processes and procedures
• Exceptional collaboration communication and client-facing skills
• Big-picture thinker with ability to anticipate architectural gaps and identify emerging trends through both advanced business acumen and highly specialized technical knowledge of TD and its applications programming languages industry best practices Bank standards infrastructure and architectural design / solutions
• Architect assigned to work autonomously on high profile complex and/or high-risk technology projects with significant impact to the organization
• Reports to an Architecture Practice Lead / Practice Area Lead

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelors or Masters Degree: In Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field.
• Years of Experience: Typically 10 years in IT architecture roles with at least 5 years in a senior or lead architect role.
• M&A Experience: Proven experience in leading technology integration during mergers and acquisitions. Experience with gap analyses integration strategy to meet business goals current interim and target strategy planning
• Cloud Modernization: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure Google Cloud) and cloud transformation projects.
• Documentation: Expertise in creating detailed architectural documentation for both current and target states.

Experience in Capital Markets any of the following :

• Global Markets Trading
• Market and Credit Risk
• Prime Services

Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: Deep understanding of cloud services deployment models and cloud architecture best practices.
• Enterprise Architecture: Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF Zachman).
• Integration Technologies: Knowledge of integration methods and tools including APIs microservices and middleware.
• Data Architecture: Familiarity with data management data governance and data integration strategies.
• Security: Understanding of cloud security principles and practices.

Soft Skills

• Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Define the architectural strategy for M&A and cloud modernization initiatives.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Current and Target State Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the current architecture and target state.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business leaders IT teams and other stakeholders to align technology solutions with business goals.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Standards and Best Practices: Establish and enforce architectural standards and best practices.

Certifications (Optional but Preferred)

• Cloud Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Enterprise Architecture: TOGAF Certified.
• Project Management: PMP or similar certifications can be advantageous.

Tools and Technologies

• Architecture Tools: Experience with tools like ArchiMate Sparx EA or similar.
• Cloud Management Tools: Familiarity with cloud management and monitoring tools.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment processes and tools.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the worlds 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 95000 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 youve 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 were 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:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were 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 youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll 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 were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well 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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