Sr. Full Stack Developer, TD Securities

Description

Department Overview

Building a World-Class, Diverse and Inclusive Technology Team

We can't afford to be boring. Neither can you. The scale and scope of what TD does may surprise you. The rapid pace of change makes it a business imperative for us to be smart and open-minded in the way we think about technology. TD's technology and business teams become more intertwined as new opportunities present themselves. This new era in banking does not equal boring. Not at TD, anyway.

Our mission in the Equity Derivatives Technology team is to provide best in class solutions and support to the front office and many downstream partners. We use a mixture of proprietary and bespoke tech to provide timely solutions to the business.

There's room to grow in all of it.

About TD Securities – Global Equity Derivatives Technology Team.

Our mission in the Equity Derivatives Technology team is to provide best in class solutions and support to the front office and many downstream partners. We use a mixture of proprietary and bespoke tech to provide timely solutions to the business.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join the Equity Derivatives Technology Team and embrace a broad range of tasks associated with developing application and systems solutions to address business challenges.

Successful applicants will design and develop technological solutions for key stakeholders, primarily Trading, across the Equity Derivatives Technology platform.

The role involves solutioning and development supporting Trading across multiple asset classes, including market and reference data enrichment for these assets. Responsibilities also include delivering non-functional enhancements (e.g., performance and stability improvements) to the technology stack, incorporating new products, enhancing existing risk system capabilities, and contributing to the evolution of our future state architecture.

A strong focus is placed on engineering excellence, including writing high-quality, well-tested code, maintaining and improving code coverage, and developing automated unit, integration, and regression tests as part of the continuous delivery pipeline. The team employs an agile development methodology and work is prioritized by our stakeholders on an ongoing "just in time" basis. A strong emphasis is placed on software engineering skills.

Collaboration is critical to success in this role. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Candidates are also expected to comply with the bank's in-office requirements.

Meaningful work is fueled by meaningful performance and career development conversations with your manager.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of modern full-stack applications across Capital Markets, with a focus on Angular/Node.js applications and C services.

Build polished and highly functional user experiences using the UI.

Develop and maintain backend APIs and services using C.

Work directly with business stakeholders, traders, and end users to gather feedback, refine requirements, and help shape the product roadmap.

Actively contribute code, participate in code reviews, and help drive technical design decisions across the team.

Coordinate development efforts and provide technical leadership across multiple projects and initiatives.

Debug production issues quickly and effectively, while improving long-term maintainability and platform stability.

Ensure our platforms are reliable, scalable, secure, and extensible.

Mentor junior and intermediate developers, while promoting engineering best practices across the team.

Develop a strong understanding of capital markets workflows and deliver technology solutions that provide meaningful business value.

Our Technology Stack

Frontend: Angular, Nodejs

Backend: C, Node.js, Express, Java, REST APIs, WebSockets

Database: MongoDB, Oracle, Redis

CI/CD: Jenkins, Github, Google Cloud Platform (upcoming)

Reporting: ADLS, Databricks (upcoming)

Requirements

• We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
• Minimum Requirements
• 7+ years of professional software development experience building modern web applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with Angular, Node.js, graphql and modern front-end application architecture.
• Experience building backend services and APIs using C.
• Middleware exposure is useful e.g. MQ / Redis Cache / Kafka
• Experience working with relational and document databases such as Oracle, MongoDB.
• Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders and end users to refine requirements and shape technical solutions.
• Experience leading development efforts and coordinating work with other developers on a project or initiative.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting production applications.
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in Capital Markets or Front Office trading environments.
• Familiarity with trading workflows such as pricing, inventory, positions, P&L, or risk management.
• Experience building applications within investment banking, hedge funds, asset management, or trading firms.
• Experience with desktop interoperability or multi-application workflow platforms.
• Familiarity with real-time systems, event-driven architecture, or messaging technologies.
• A strong product mindset and interest in improving user workflows and platform design.
• Interest in software craftsmanship, continuous learning, or side projects outside of day-to-day work.
• Additional Information:
• Join in on what others in TD Global Technology Solutions are doing:
• Inspire a positive work environment and help champion quality, innovation, teamwork and service to the business.
• Learn voraciously, stretch your thinking, share your knowledge and educate others.
• Communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical professionals.
• Cultivate winning relationships by building trust with business and technology partners.
• Share our commitment to productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• LI-Tech
• Who We Are:
• TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank.
• 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.

Conditions

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

5

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

$126,800 - $164,100 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

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.