Solution Architect III- Customer Platforms (US)

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Job Description:

Solution Architect to support customer channels architecture specifically the US Customer Platform.

Looking for a Solution Architect with experience working with business and technology teams to define complex multi-application solutions. The successful candidate will assist in defining solutions for a predominantly custom-built platform. The platform participates in a large ecosystem of custom- and SaaS-provided applications.
The Solution Architect will be required to interpret business objectives and requirements into technology solutions that adhere to the strategic direction.
The Solution Architect will be required to understand and provide guidance on the technical aspects of the solution and will often work closely with the Technology team partners. The SA will need to look at a problem from a number of angles to assess the most strategic and/or appropriate way of solving the problem.

The Solution Architect will:
Take direction from Senior Architects within the team.
Work closely with other enterprise architects business and technology delivery partners to define and contribute to both high-level (for estimation) and detailed solutions (for delivery).
Prepare architecture blueprints / designs.
Prepare diagrams and other artefacts to support solution discussions and communicate decisions.
Perform options analyses and document Architecture Assessment of Options.
Ensure alignment to and promote advancement of the Architecture Vision for the domain.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrate exceptional collaboration communication and client-facing skills
Be cable of working autonomously on high profile complex and/or high-risk technology projects with significant impact to the organization
Be a proactive thinker when it comes to providing recommendations on value-added architectural improvements and enhancements.
Have experience defining and communicating multi-application solution architectures within a broader system ecosystem.
Have experience working with both technical- and business-minded teams to identify problems and requirements in defining solutions and in translating problems/solutions across all stakeholders.
Have expert knowledge of architecture related to specific technologies tools processes procedures and broader business issues and relevant technologies. Familiarity with Java Angular Azure OIDC REST Kafka/Events relational and non-SQL databases (including MongoDB) Redis and data driven design.
Familiarity with Azure & GCP AI/ML services LLM Agent/Agentic architecture Azure AI Services Azure AI Foundry GCP Vertex AI GCP Agent Space RAG Azure AI Search
Have experience in defining and designing solutions that participate in microservice micro front-end and event-based architectures and experience working on customer-facing digital applications.

There will be occasional travel for this role

Depth & Scope:

• Expert knowledge of architecture for own technology tools processes and procedures and broader organization issues and technology
• Advanced knowledge of TD applications programming languages industry best practices business/ organization Bank standards infrastructure architecture
• Works autonomously on complex highly visible architecture projects / initiatives
• Manages / directs activities related to analysis and design of architecture on larger high risk / complex projects
• Acts as an expert resource in the exchange of architectural information for project teams the business and/or outside vendors

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• Graduate degree preferred
• 7 years relevant experience

Customer Accountabilities:

• Designs and/or develops an architecture framework including technology domain architecture strategy policies guiding principles and standards to govern how technology solutions will be developed and implemented
• Researches/analyzes business requirements to evaluate and recommend optimal solutions within technology architecture
• Reviews project detailed solution architecture and design ensuring it meets requirements / complies with the architectural and security standards patterns and frameworks and provide sign-off on the detailed design
• Contributes to the development of project plans by providing input and manage projects / initiatives by directing assigned resources communicating project status and providing timely escalation of issues
• Provides expert consultation and participate as a subject matter expert on projects of moderate to high risk and complexity
• Conducts pre and post implementation reviews ensuring all technical solutions have met business requirements
• Supports the development documentation communication and execution of a comprehensive strategy policies and solutions

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for area
• Ensures projects are compliant with technology domain architecture and design/operate processes to provide ongoing review of in progress activity against technology architecture and development standards
• Protects/enhances the security availability of technology brand integrity and shareholder value by establishing parameters for continued investment in technology solutions and providing technical risk analysis / assessment
• Identifies enhancements and gaps in architectural frameworks standards and patterns to raise issues for inclusion in future versions
• Complies with well-defined enterprise technology delivery practices and standards and project management disciplines - including creation of project documentation of system requirements estimates of scope and cost
• Contributes to and/or develops the process by which decisions will be made regarding technology standards
• Ensures respective programs/ policies/practices are well managed meets business needs complies with internal and external requirements and aligns with business priorities
• Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement and automation opportunities within the testing process
• Protects the interests of the organization identify and manage risks and escalate non-standard high risk activities as necessary
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Participates fully as a member of the team support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business quality innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provides thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for quality engineering best practices and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keeps current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business related tools and techniques
• Participates in personal performance management and development activities including cross training within own team
• Keeps 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
• Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging quality engineering best practices
• Works collaboratively with the team and leadership to proactively identify and resolve issues related to product quality
• Leads motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships
• Contributes to a fair positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank both internally and/or externally

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:
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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.

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Additional Information:
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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

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.

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