Work Location:
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America
Hours:
40
Pay Details:
$98,160 - $159,270 USD
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Line of Business:
Technology Solutions
Job Description:
The IT Solutions Design Specialist leads the creation of a comprehensive end-to-end detailed solution with overall accountability for the technical design and delivery of the System Design Specification (SDS) and is largely focused on large-scale, complex or enterprise projects. May also be accountable for complex programming / coding.
Job Overview
In this role IT Solutions Design Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end technical design of enterprise solutions, with a strong emphasis on data architecture, database design, and data integration. Approximately 75% of the role focuses on the data tier, ensuring scalable, secure, high-performance data solutions. The remaining 25% focuses on Java-based application tier design, ensuring clean integration, service contracts, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards. This role partners with architects, developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, supportable, and compliant technical designs.
Depth & Scope:
Provides technical expertise and guidance to others in a lead capacity and works autonomously
Expert knowledge of the business, the broader organization, technical environment, processes, procedures, tools and other relevant technology areas (e.g. Architecture, Infrastructure, Security etc.) from a design / support / solutions perspective
Primary subject matter expert in multiple areas and consults with clients/or project teams with respect to all aspects of research, analysis, design, hardware / software support and/or development of technical solutions and/or testing
Works autonomously and leads on a diverse range of activities (e.g. design, support of technical business solutions) and is relied upon to coach / educate and monitor the work of others
Acts as an internal expert resource in the exchange of technical information for project teams, and provides technical insight and recommendations to the business and/or outside vendors
Typically reports to a Senior IT Development Manager or higher
Education & Experience:
Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
Graduate degree, preferred
7+ years related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of relevant experience will be considered
Lead enterprise data-tier architecture and design , covering logical/physical models, relational and NoSQL platforms, data flows, and integration patterns (ETL/ELT, batch, streaming, APIs, messaging).
Ensure data platforms meet non-functional requirements , including performance, scalability, resiliency, availability, security, privacy, lineage, and governance.
Define and govern data models and standards , partnering with Data Architecture and Engineering teams to align with enterprise roadmaps and best practices.
Produce and maintain system design artifacts , including SDS documents, data diagrams, source-to-target mappings, and operational readiness considerations (monitoring, backup, recovery).
Design and guide Java-based application components , defining service interfaces, APIs, and contracts between application and data layers.
Translate business requirements into end-to-end solutions , identifying design risks, trade-offs, and dependencies while ensuring compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship , collaborating across the SDLC, leading design reviews, influencing technical direction, and coaching teams on data-centric solution design.
Physical Requirements:
Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%
Domestic Travel - Occasional
International Travel - Never
Performing sedentary work - Continuous
Performing multiple tasks - Continuous
Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
Responding quickly to sounds - Occasional
Sitting - Continuous
Standing - Occasional
Walking - Occasional
Moving safely in confined spaces - Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) - Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) - Never
Squatting - Occasional
Bending - Occasional
Kneeling - Never
Crawling - Never
Climbing - Never
Reaching overhead - Never
Reaching forward - Occasional
Pushing - Never
Pulling - Never
Twisting - Never
Concentrating for long periods of time - Continuous
Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations - Continuous
Reading, writing and comprehending instructions - Continuous
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - Continuous
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.
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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more (http://hrportal.ehr.com/tdtotalrewards)
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.
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
TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com . Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.
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