Senior Data Engineer

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The TDS Research Technology team is responsible for delivering the data analytics and AI platforms that support Research business capabilities globally. From Belfast this role will help build the strategic Research data platform leveraging Databricks enabling reusable data products modern analytics and future AI solutions across the organization.

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to help build and evolve the strategic Research data platform in Databricks. Working as part of a global Research Technology team this role will focus on developing scalable data pipelines governed data products and foundational capabilities that support analytics BI reporting and AI initiatives.

The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of hands-on engineering expertise and delivery leadership acting as a key liaison between global business stakeholders and technology teams to drive successful execution and platform adoption.

Role Responsibilities

• Work as part of a Belfast-based data engineering team contributing to globally used Research data platforms products and services.
• Build the foundational Research data platform that will serve as a strategic data and AI enabler for the Research business.

• Design develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python SQL Spark Databricks Azure and related cloud data technologies.
• Create curated reusable and governed data products that can be consumed by Research applications dashboards reporting tools and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support data ingestion and transformation patterns across structured semi-structured and unstructured data sources where required.
• Contribute to data domain table object field and metadata structures that align with Unity Catalog and broader data governance patterns.
• Implement data quality reconciliation lineage monitoring audit and operational controls required for production-grade data platforms.
• Support CI/CD automation deployment and environment management practices for Databricks and Azure-based data workloads.
• Partner closely with global engineering colleagues business stakeholders platform teams and data consumers to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Act as a coordination bridge with Cognizant resources in India using the Belfast time zone overlap to support delivery alignment issue resolution and execution follow-through.
• Communicate effectively contribute to design discussions and demos and support a collaborative global delivery model.

A Successful Candidate Will Possess

• 10 years of experience in data engineering data platform delivery software engineering or related enterprise technology roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks Spark / PySpark Python SQL Delta Lake Azure ADLS and cloud-based data engineering patterns.
• Experience designing scalable data pipelines data products and lakehouse solutions using modern cloud data platform patterns.
• Experience with Unity Catalog or similar governance capabilities including data discovery access control lineage ownership and catalog structures.
• Experience delivering enterprise-grade data platforms including CI/CD monitoring data quality operational controls and support processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex data platform and integration challenges.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across local global and offshore teams.
• Ability to coordinate with India-based delivery resources and help bridge time zone requirement and execution gaps.
• Exposure to AI-ready data platform concepts including metadata enrichment document/data automation unstructured data processing RAG patterns or AI/ML enablement would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Research Capital Markets Global Markets client analytics readership CRM revenue or market data domains would be beneficial.

Why This Role in Belfast

This position offers the opportunity to be part of a strategically important Research Technology team from Belfast while contributing directly to the build-out of a modern governed and AI-ready data platform. The role combines hands-on data engineering platform modernization global collaboration and delivery coordination across Toronto London New York Belfast and India.

It is ideal for a senior data engineer who wants to help establish foundational data capabilities support strategic AI and analytics initiatives and play a visible role in shaping the future Research data platform.

Who We Are

TD Securities 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 investment we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits including medical coverage paid time off career development and reward and recognition programs.

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.

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
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