Performance Engineering Lead

Description :We are looking for a seasoned Performance Engineering Lead that is passionate about testing large-scale, mission-critical software in a fast-paced agile environment. We @ TD - Performance engineering, strongly believe in Performance Testing and Engineering to build high-quality next generation software.This role offers you the opportunity to apply your domain knowledge to new product requests and collaborate with other architects inside and outside the company. The ideal candidate will be partnered with talented full stack engineers that share our passion and great pride in the simple elegance and usability of our solution. They will be a key member of the system performance/core teams & work on a proof of concept if needed and relish the opportunity to share their knowledge with more junior engineers.- No matter what role you play, you are a leader in the Performance Engineering space. Whether you are an Engineer, SDET or PE Architect, Developer, Tester, Lead, Manager everyone runs on the same set of basic principles in an effort to remain the best ever PE team to work with- We hire the brightest minds at PE @ TD offering an opportunity to make a direct impact and drive change at internet speed. If you are a passionate leader and innovative pioneer, we looking to hand you the keys to engineer and fine tune applications used by Canada's top rated Bank- Here at PE @ TD, we work hard at building an amazing set of solutions used by our customers and we have a ton of fun while doing it Fun is a core competency in our team – we look for people that have fun at work and make it easy for others to have funJOB RESPONSIBILITIESStrategize & lead testing of TD Bank's production like infrastructure with a focus on automation & scalePromote and apply best practices for performance testing of scalable and reliable services across engineeringBe a subject matter expert and partner with our engineering team on areas of performance and scaleDrive initiatives to evolve our current performance framework/tools/processes and keep it in line with best practices and scalability needs.Participate in root cause analysis for performance related incidences and determining how we can prevent them in the future, Identify performance bottlenecks and create repeatable processesBe a performance test advocate and advisor for the performance tools and frameworks that serve as a model for others with regard to quality, scalability, operability, maintainability, etcParticipate in defining the technical vision and architecture with performance in mindCommunicate and collaborate across levels, functions, and organizational boundariesMentor and coach junior engineers to leverage their full potentialEXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATIONUniversity or post-graduate degree in computer science or engineering5+ years of Performance Testing/Monitoring of Web Applications5-7 years of eading performance test engineeringTrack record of leading successful large scale Infrastructure projectsCandidates MUST be able to code with a programming language using standard software development practices like unit testing and iterative developmentPossess good knowledge in network and edge technologiesDemonstrate excellent Linux fundamentals and solid understanding of diagnosing system utilizationExperience working with Agile methodologiesPossess excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence othersFamiliarity with CI/CD pipeline for performance testingExperience with Performance test framework development and automationExperience working with large scale distributed systems & large data volumesExperience with some of the following technologies and services:Cloud based Infrastructure as a Service (especially Azure)Container based service schedulers (e.g., Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, etc.)MySQL, Java, PythonPerformance testing tool - JmeterLog management tools (Splunk)Monitoring systems (Prometheus, Dynatrace, Datadog, )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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you. Our Total Rewards PackageOur 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. 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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals. Training & OnboardingWe 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 youLanguage Requirement (Quebec only):Sans Objet