Principal Engineer

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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 candidate's 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.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
CUSTOMER

• Provide senior technical leadership in support of the Banks objectives related to the overall Engineering function
• Research advanced technologies for relevant specialized area of Engineering, develop and document high level and low level design of respective systems
• Design, Deploy and Maintain Network infrastructure (Voice, Data, Contact Center) in TDs Network Services environment
• Lead and support Engineering / Infrastructure projects and designs on an enterprise basis covering US, Canada and international sites
• Act as thought leader, innovator and agent of change for the programs and services under executive management impacting and influencing organizational direction to meet longer term strategic objectives
• Work in close partnership with technology teams to support TD's business objectives and operational support goals and provide domain expertise on strategic Infrastructure as well as Business project related activities (including both Change the Bank and Run the Bank programs)
• Engage executive stakeholders appropriately to review progress and obtain input, validation and approval of key decisions
• Anticipate client needs to identify appropriate solutions and to influence the development of innovative solutions

SHAREHOLDER

• ​Interpret internal/external business issues and recommends best practices in own discipline
• May manage costs for specific projects in conjunction with technology leaders
• Lead interaction with governance and control groups, (e.g. regulatory / operational risk, compliance and audit) to provide subject matter expertise and consult on risk issues related to Engineering technology and tools
• Proactively identify emerging technologies and innovative solutions for building more robust platform domains

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

• ​Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise in own area and keep current with emerging industry trends, new technologies and best practices in the external market that can contribute to delivering effective client solutions
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the team and business partners by sharing information, knowledge and lessons learned on a regular basis
• Work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services
• May coach, lead and/or develop others as a mentor or technical leader
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes customer service, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Lead in knowledge transfer meetings / forums with senior management, the team, other technical areas and business units
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency of the business unit and/or team

BREADTH & DEPTH

For Principal Engineer -  roles will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and subject to Senior Executive/ HR  approval

In addition to standard L11 breadth and depth factors, the following criteria must be met:

• Recognized as an internal and external  expert in specific domain(s) within the organization; spends the majority of their time on technical issues
• Sets the direction and oversees the work of other IT professionals as assigned on complex, highly-visible engineering projects of significant profile,  strategic importance, and enterprise impact to the Bank
• Recognized as an internal expert within the broad engineering field and may have specialized expertise within multiple domains
• Provides consultative and strategic guidance to executive leadership
• Generally reports to an executive

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• University or post-graduate degree
• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)  or 15+  years relevant experience

Who We Are:

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 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 95,000 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:
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.

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 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.

If you’re 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.  

We're 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 you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll 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
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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