Senior Solution Architect (US)

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Pay Details:

TD 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 candidates 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:

Job Description:

The Senior Solution Architect designs the solution architecture end-to-end follow enterprise architecture guidelines leading on projects/products. Leads on project blueprints and design specifications.

This role also leads development of enterprise architecture frameworks / solutions that supports the most efficient reliable scalable and secure solutions to meet the business needs and technology strategy; this includes planning evaluating recommending and designing architectural solutions in compliance with enterprise standards.

Depth & Scope:

• 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
• Architectural generalist assigned to work autonomously on high profile complex and/or high-risk technology projects with significant impact to the organization

Education & Experience:

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

Customer Accountabilities:

• Key lead in design and/or development of 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
• Leads 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
• Leads 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 high risk and complexity
• Conducts pre and post implementation reviews ensuring all technical solutions have met business requirements
• Steers the process of 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 ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provides thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for quality engineering best practices and participate 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 best practices; may take on the role of Chapter Lead as applicable
• 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:
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 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:
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.

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.

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 . Include your full name best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.