We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Consultant, Application Development, you will lead the functional design and development of application systems across various technologies and platforms. This role is part of the Enterprise Wires Modernization (EWM) program, a strategic multi-year initiative aimed at implementing a cutting-edge wire payment platform. You will provide expert consultation to senior management on a wide range of existing and emerging infrastructure technologies. Your responsibilities include translating user requirements into comprehensive process and data specifications, as well as crafting innovative solutions that drive substantial business impact. In this position, you will provide technical leadership to develop precise steps and processing logic across all platforms, ensuring that designed specifications meet business needs. Additionally, you will offer comprehensive senior-level technical consulting to IT senior management and technical teams, making technology selection decisions in situations where business requirements may not be fully defined.

At CIBC, we strive to create an optimal work environment for you to thrive in your role. Details regarding your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed during your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Strategic Development & Execution: Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities. Understand business requirements and translate them into system and application designs aligned with our technology roadmap. Design and document technical functionality, infrastructure, interfaces, and integrations. Lead the creation of cost-effective and innovative solutions to meet business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
• Strategy and Roadmap: Contribute to technology roadmaps that align with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business objectives. Lead multiple complex technology solutions while maintaining consistency across the platform, adopting best practices, and driving continuous improvements.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the solution lead, interfacing with project teams by driving and moderating design review sessions. Ensure that the overall design aligns with business requirements and architectural directions. Support and mentor junior designers and developers through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and effective problem-solving.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience :8-10+ years of strong experience in IBM ACE, MQ with some Java or strong Azure, ADF with some Java experience. Also good with Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL MI, IBM ACE, JAVA 17, J2EE, Oracle (11g or higher), JavaScript, JSON, XML, Visual Studio Code, SQL, Power BI, Azure APIM, IBM MQ, ADLS, Azure MSI/MUI, Azure RBAC, and Azure NSG. Experience building and integrating with external systems using SOAP/REST APIs; knowledge of Single Sign-On is an asset. Familiarity with DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Maven, Ansible, and Artifactory is advantageous. Experience with various data storage solutions, including Delta Lake and databases. Proficient in data export/import from different SQL server offerings and ADLS. Conducting performance tuning for Azure SQL MI. Strong understanding of indexes, partitions, data files, and expertise in SQL query optimization. Design end-to-end technical solutions for tier 1 data store applications with near real-time reporting capabilities. Experience with waterfall methodology; knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies is a plus. Understanding of large value payments and wires, SWIFT, ISO 20022, LVTS/Lynx is an asset. Experience with incident, problem, and change management. Degree/diploma in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 5+ years in a development role leading projects and designing solutions.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success.  You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of a team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• You embrace and champion change: You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best. You empower and enable others to make continuous improvement, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it's the right thing to do.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 11th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Emerging Technologies, Project Management Technology, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, User Requirements, Work Collaboratively