Application Release Engineer – Operations I

Application Release Engineer – Operations I

Requirements

• University or post-graduate degree
• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)
• 5-7 years relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of ARE domain or range of engineering frameworks, technology, tools, processes and procedures, as well as organization issues
• Advanced knowledge of TD applications, systems, networks, innovation, design activities, best practices, business / organization and Bank standards
• Advanced experience, knowledge and skills in ARE disciplines

Responsibilities

• Lead application deployments in a few technologies in single domain (e.g. IaaS automation on VMC/Terraform/Salt and/or OpenStack/Cloudify/Salt)
• Lead code deployments end-to-end, across all environments, for an application / product
• Integrate technical solutions within the business environment, recognizing system interdependencies and reusability, and ensuring seamless delivery
• Define and ensure that appropriate security levels are established and maintained for processes, information exchange and system implementations
• Define, document, perform and contribute to automation and manual execution of Release Engineering functions for either cloud or non-cloud services, products and platforms
• Contribute to the knowledgebase of all known problems found in both integration and deployment spaces
• Participate in System Environment Operations activities to ensure systems are functioning as intended, are efficient for product teams, and problems are both triaged and resolved in a timely manner
• Ensure automation components are high quality and in good working condition by reporting defects and providing suggestions for achieving short-term workarounds as well as long-term solutions
• Apply best practices and knowledge of internal / external business issues to improve products or services in own discipline
• Apply the guiding principles of an engineering and service philosophy to the release practices being expressed through four major principles – self-service models, high velocity, hermetic builds and enforcement of policies and procedures
• Contribute to the development of the guiding principles by providing feedback to the Application Release Engineering practice leaders based on platform knowledge, experience and identification of opportunities
• Contribute to the creation of ARE metrics with the goal of demonstrating automation progress and benefits achieved
• Develop and recommend technical strategies and solutions to maintain or expand service levels
• Identify, recommend, source, negotiate and implement improvements/solutions (buy/build/reuse) that enhance customer experience and availability, and reduce cost in support of segment platform/product needs
• Lead and / or participate in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Interact with governance and control groups, (e.g. regulatory / operational risk, compliance and audit) to provide subject matter expertise and consult on risk issues / items related to Engineering technology and tools
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk transactions / activities as necessary
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.