Software Engineer III

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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:

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer III (Level 10), you will play a key role in the design, development, and support of core Post Trade systems, with a strong emphasis on mainframe and AS400 (IBM i) applications. You will contribute to delivering high-quality, resilient solutions that meet business, compliance, and operational needs.

You will act as a senior technical contributor, providing leadership in system design, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to engineering and governance standards.

Job Details – What You’ll Do

Solution Development & Engineering

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications on Mainframe (e.g., COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, SAS) and AS400 (RPG, CL, Cobol, SQL, DB2 for i) platforms supporting Post Trade functions

• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and platform standards

• Contribute to system modernization initiatives, including integration with distributed platforms and APIs

Application Maintenance & Production Support

• Provide L3 support for production systems, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and minimizing business impact

• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for recurring issues

• Ensure applications meet availability, performance, and resilience targets

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all development and changes comply with SOX, ITGC, and internal audit requirements

• Maintain high standards for documentation, traceability, and change management

• Support regulatory and audit reviews by providing required artifacts and technical insights

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and upstream/downstream system teams to align on requirements and delivery timelines

• Participate in agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives)

• Contribute to intake discussions to define solution scope and technical feasibility

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance to junior and intermediate engineers on best practices, coding standards, and platform usage

• Participate in code reviews and promote quality engineering practices

• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tooling, and standards

Job Requirements – What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe and/or AS400 application development and support

• Strong programming expertise in:

  • Mainframe: COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, SAS

  • AS400: RPG (RPGLE), CL, DB2 for I, SQL, Cobol

• Proven experience supporting mission-critical financial or banking applications, preferably within wealth or capital markets

• Deep understanding of batch processing, job scheduling, and data processing pipelines in mainframe/AS400 environments

• Experience with change management and code promotion tools (e.g., Endevor, MKS Implementer or equivalent) aligned with controlled environments

• Strong knowledge of ITGC, SOX, and audit-compliant development practices

• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, Post Graduate degree or Technical Certificate

• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)

• Experience with Post Trade systems (e.g., settlement, reconciliation, accounting platforms)

• Exposure to system integration with distributed systems (e.g., APIs, middleware)

• Familiarity with modernization initiatives (e.g., legacy system transformation, hybrid architectures)

• Experience working in Agile or Scrum delivery environments

• Knowledge of data governance and privacy requirements in regulated environments

Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to operate effectively in a high-risk, compliance-driven environment

• Ownership mindset with accountability for delivery and system stability

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
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We look forward to hearing from you!

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