Solutions IT Designer - Mainframe Technology Design

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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:

Department Overview

Customer Assistance Technology Solutions covers technical planning, integration, systems analysis, design, development, unit and component systems testing, deployment, support-maintenance, and more.

Meaningful, effective relationship-building is part of what these highly-skilled experts do best as they work together with technology project managers, delivery partners, business and systems analysts, testing and quality assurance teams, sponsors and so many other stakeholders to deliver requirements.

Job Accountabilities – What You'll Do

Develop and document detailed solution designs within SDS, acting as an application subject matter expert (SME) throughout the design and development lifecycle to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture

Lead the creation of solution options and deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions, coordinating stakeholders to support development initiatives

Contribute to or lead complex application and system development, including programming and coding activities

Provide estimates for new projects and initiatives, supporting overall planning in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Design functional, technical, and user interface solutions that meet business requirements, architecture standards, and system performance expectations

Support development of System Requirements Specifications (SRS) and apply business knowledge to design optimal solutions

Review technical deliverables throughout design and development to ensure quality, identify gaps, and recommend improvements

Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and technology teams to define metrics and performance goals

Deliver solutions aligned to enterprise technology standards, ensuring milestones are met on time, within budget, and compliant with quality and security standards

Conduct code reviews and support design approvals, ensuring adherence to standards, reusability, and maintainability

Identify opportunities to optimize cost and improve operational efficiency, recommending and implementing strategic solutions

Ensure reuse of existing components and maintain traceability to business requirements while designing scalable solutions

Provide technical support for escalated incidents and ensure timely resolution with minimal stakeholder impact

Maintain and enhance technical expertise, staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends

Prioritize workload effectively to deliver high-quality outcomes within established timelines

Build and maintain strong relationships across business and technology partners, contributing to a collaborative team environment

Share knowledge and provide mentorship, supporting team development and continuous improvement

Participate in complex technical initiatives and provide guidance to resolve issues within area of expertise

Where You'll Work

You’ll be expected to work Primarily onsite at a TD location for meetings, team events and experiences. The hiring manager will provide more information about how this works for their team.

Job Requirements – What You Need to Succeed

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate, or equivalent practical experience
• 7 years of relevant experience in application or systems development

Technical Expertise (Required):

• Strong mainframe experience
• Extensive knowledge of IMS DB/DC, SAS, DB2, Smart Restart, CA-7, JCL, and SQL
• Experience with IBM OS/390, z/OS, TSO, ISPF, QMF, SPUFI, CLIST, VSAM
• Familiarity with tools such as File-Aid, NDM, FTP, and Endevor

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to Netron CAP, Test Sets, ServiceNow, RC Secure, ICETOOLS, INSYNC
• Knowledge of distributed languages, frameworks, code management tools, servers, and operating systems

Professional Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of application development, systems design, and technology environments
• Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks and lead solution design initiatives
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance and contribute to project planning and risk assessment

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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