Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: Technology Solutions Pay Details: $96,900 - $136,800 CAD This role is temporarily eligible for a pay premium above the posted salary range that is reassessed annually. You are encouraged to have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide more specific pay details for this role. 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: We’re hiring a Senior Solution Designer / Technical Lead to drive end-to-end solution design and hands-on delivery across Wealth & Investment Management technology landscape. This role combines Solution Designer leadership with active engineering (approximately 30–50% hands-on development), ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of design, delivery, and team leadership. What you’ll do Solution design & architecture Design end-to-end solutions across application, data, and integration layers. Produce high-quality design artifacts (HLD, LLD, technical specifications). Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and data standards. Define data models, schema designs, and integration patterns. Requirements & analysis Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, clarify, and refine requirements. Create and maintain Software Requirements Specifications (SRS). Translate Wealth / Investment Management business needs into scalable technical solutions. Review and validate design documents for completeness and feasibility. Hands-on development & data engineering Contribute directly to development (approximately 30–50%) using .NET (C#), SQL Server, and ETL tools. Lead implementation of complex components and resolve technical challenges. Design and optimize SQL Server databases (schema, indexing, performance tuning). Develop and support ETL pipelines using SSIS and Azure Data Factory (ADF). Ensure code quality through reviews, standards, and best practices. Delivery planning & Agile execution Provide accurate effort estimates and delivery timelines. Break down requirements into prioritized, sprint-aligned work items. Identify risks and dependencies early, with clear mitigation strategies. Participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives). Support production issues including root-cause analysis and resolution. Team leadership & mentorship Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews and technical direction. Promote best practices across development, design, and documentation. Strengthen overall team capability and delivery quality. Technical application ownership (TAO) Act as the TAO (or TAO delegate), accountable for application health, stability, and lifecycle management. Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements. Oversee production readiness across deployment, monitoring, and support processes. Coordinate with L2/L3 support, infrastructure, and stakeholders for incident management. Drive operational excellence through monitoring, alerting, and continuous improvement. Required qualifications 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated solution architecture and technical leadership. Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate Strong hands-on experience with .NET/C# and SQL Server in enterprise environments. Experience designing and delivering end-to-end solutions across application, data, and integration layers. Proven ability to produce and review design artifacts (HLD, LLD, technical specifications) and translate requirements into working software. Experience with ETL/data integration (SSIS and/or Azure Data Factory). Solid understanding of secure SDLC practices, code review, and engineering standards. Strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to work effectively in Agile delivery teams. 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. 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