Software Engineer I (Temporary)

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Accountable for direct or indirect day to day management of a team of IT professionals (including both permanent and contract resources) in supporting assigned business clients / internal partners / stakeholder needs and requirements. May be involved in negotiating technology costs and scope in forecasting, planning process with subset of business clients within an overall Segment CIO or within a key technology Functional area. CUSTOMER:
Manage cross -functional team of IT professionals to support assigned business clients / internal partners / stakeholder needs and requirements
Responsible for project delivery for the set of application in their scope, commissioning projects to be executed by Tech PMs
Develop impact assessments and manage assigned portfolio delivery schedule and periodically perform risk assessments to manage operational processes consistent across the portfolio (e.g. time reporting)
Monitor and manage Capacity Forecasting process compliance among Technology Project Managers and report on progress, status, and overall health of the portfolio and the individual applications
Assist in the assessment of the scope and risk of projects; work with the client, project managers, and/or 3rd party vendors to ensure the development of broad project plans, budgets, and deliverables
Work closely with IT leadership to ensure on-going focus on reusability, scalability, and enterprise-wide solutions, to maximize returns on the suite of products
Measure and monitor progress at clearly defined points in the process for all ongoing projects within the portfolio to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and that projects meet or exceed expectations
Comply 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
Track major project deliverables; Ensure operational, reputational, and intellectual risks are understood, and provide advice towards minimizing risk and escalate where appropriate
Maintain proficient knowledge of the competition, customer / industry trends and technology innovation; Maintain high level of customer service and ensure commitments are met; Keep informed of technology solutions initiatives and IT direction across TDBG in order to provide strong support to the businesses
Ensure a full understanding of business requirements and apply knowledge to escalate/prioritize delivery of new and existing projects
Prioritize and manage own workload and support workload of team members in order to deliver quality results and meet timelines
Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
Work closely with other groups, sharing knowledge of client and customer issues, needs and expectations, and contributing to sound decisions
Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units
Establish effective relationships across multiple business and technology partners, program and project managers
infrastructure, architecture, processes, applications, platforms, services) and managing people / projects
Responsible for managing multiple projects with increasing degree of complexity and broad scope (e.g., Works independently and often autonomously in the management of projects, teams and operational disciplines and develops strategic thinking/ planning in the execution of work plans with a short to medium term business perspective
Manages system enhancements, new releases or projects typically focused on a specific product/application of moderate scope and complexity
Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
~ Graduate degree, preferred
~Technical Competencies:
Experience with Web Application Design/Development - JSP, XML, XSL, Java Script, Single-page-applications, AngularJS, Node.js, RWD, HTML 5
Experience with Web Services Design/Development - SOAP, JAX-WS, JAXB2, JAX-RS, REST, Web API
Unix shell scripting (i.e., Experience with Agile delivery methodology, particularly Scrum or a derivation (e.g., Product Backlog Definition, User Stories Estimation and Prioritization methodologies, Task Breakdown, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective), and related tools (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2)
Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and related query languages
Additionally, the following experience and skills would be considered an asset:
Azure, AWS)
Experience with big/distributed/non-relational data technologies (e.g., TD is one of the world's 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 95,000 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 you've 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, we're here to support you towards your goals. 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. We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home. Colleague Development If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll 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 we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
Training & Onboarding We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
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