Application Release Engineer Operations I

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Job Description:

Provides integrated guidance across business product and technology organizations to provide best practices for releasing software from how the software is stored in the source code repository to build rules for compilation to how testing packaging and deployment are conducted. AREs bring release engineering best practices to the end-to-end management and deployment of code.

CUSTOMER

• Lead application deployments in a few technologies in single domain (e.g. IaaS automation on VMC/Terraform/Salt and/or OpenStack/Cloudify/Salt)
• Lead code deployments end-to-end across all environments for an application / product
• Integrate technical solutions within the business environment recognizing system interdependencies and reusability and ensuring seamless delivery
• Define and ensure that appropriate security levels are established and maintained for processes information exchange and system implementations
• Define document perform and contribute to automation and manual execution of Release Engineering functions for either cloud or non-cloud services products and platforms
• Contribute to the knowledgebase of all known problems found in both integration and deployment spaces
• Participate in System Environment Operations activities to ensure systems are functioning as intended are efficient for product teams and problems are both triaged and resolved in a timely manner
• Ensure automation components are high quality and in good working condition by reporting defects and providing suggestions for achieving short-term workarounds as well as long-term solutions

SHAREHOLDER

• Apply best practices and knowledge of internal / external business issues to improve products or services in own discipline
• Apply the guiding principles of an engineering and service philosophy to the release practices being expressed through four major principles self-service models high velocity hermetic builds and enforcement of policies and procedures
• Contribute to the development of the guiding principles by providing feedback to the Application Release Engineering practice leaders based on platform knowledge experience and identification of opportunities
• Contribute to the creation of ARE metrics with the goal of demonstrating automation progress and benefits achieved
• Develop and recommend technical strategies and solutions to maintain or expand service levels
• Identify recommend source negotiate and implement improvements/solutions (buy/build/reuse) that enhance customer experience and availability and reduce cost in support of segment platform/product needs
• Lead and / or participate in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Interact with governance and control groups (e.g. regulatory / operational risk compliance and audit) to provide subject matter expertise and consult on risk issues / items related to Engineering technology and tools
• Keep abreast of emerging issues trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Protect the interests of the organization identify and manage risks and escalate non-standard high risk transactions / activities as necessary
• 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
• Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area 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 the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training coaching and/or guidance as appropriate.
• 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

• Experience and knowledge in managing broad and highly complex platforms that are diverse in scope
• Ability to identify issues and gaps and keep on top of emerging industry trends in the ARE discipline
• Advanced knowledge of ARE domain or range of engineering frameworks technology tools processes and procedures as well as organization issues
• Advanced knowledge of TD applications systems networks innovation design activities best practices business / organization and Bank standards
• Advanced experience knowledge and skills in ARE disciplines
• Works independently with minimal guidance
• Acts as an ARE SME resource for colleagues with less experience
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions
• Typically reports to the Application Release Engineering Segment Practice Lead

EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION

• University or post-graduate degree
• Strong academic background (e.g. computer science engineering)
• 5-7 years relevant experience

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 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 95000 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:
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.

If youre 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.

Were 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 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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