Lead Software Engineer/Architect

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.

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US Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation (US TI&I) enables the continuous transformation of our Bank by accelerating the shift to digital, strengthening operational resilience, simplifying what we do, improving CIBC’s speed to market and protecting our Bank’s assets.

The teams work to maximize the investment in resources and technology while building an appropriate balance between high-touch client service and our fiduciary responsibility to protect CIBC, our clients, and our shareholders from undue risk.

What you’ll be doing

As a hands-on Lead Software Engineer/Architect in technology architecture, you will architect and drive the design and development of complex, highly integrated, data-intensive custom software. Work with a team of experienced developers, system analysts, and QA testers and regularly interact with business partners regarding requirements and project milestones. Hands-on and staying very technical. Responsible for developing solution architectures that reflect the integration of business logic, processes, and data that deliver on the business need. Guide solution delivery teams in the implementation of the solution architecture. Contribute to the architecture roadmap that integrates and aggregates all of the solutions for a business unit.

How you’ll succeed

• Client engagement: – Meet with internal clients to understand their priorities, advise them on solutions, and provide forward-looking technical solutions. Use your knowledge of software development tools and methods to help clients meet their goals.
• Relationship building: – Work with internal CIBC teams, including operations, business, security, and cloud engineering. Grow your network, deepen existing relationships, and collaborate with others to ensure clients are connected to the right people and opportunities.
• Leveraging technology: Become a technology expert. Share your knowledge by introducing clients to our banking applications, enabling them to better manage their banking needs.

Who you are

• You serve as a “trusted advisor” to the application development team and their business partners to achieve strategic objectives through the effective use of technology.
• You are an expert with: Azure, Asp.NET, MS SQL, ETL, Entity Framework, browser-based technologies like JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, etc.
• You have hands-on development for prototype solutions
• You have experienced with large-scale software development; and experience with DevOps is a plus.
• You have a minimum of 7 years of experience software engineering and architecture. Technology experience within financial services is preferred.
• You are a transformative thought leader who is responsible for the development and implementation of solution roadmaps.
• You can build rapport with all business stakeholders.
• You have worked as a senior contributor to cross-functional teams to design and deliver software solutions that deliver business value.
• You have the ability to handle a high degree of ambiguity; adapting to changing priorities; continuously finding areas to deliver value and have the ability to handle multiple, concurrent, large initiatives.
• You assess, strategize, and manage the delivery of data-related projects.
• You collaborate with partner teams to define deliverables and create documentation.
• You develop solution concepts.
• You excel at defining both solutions and data architecture.
• You have demonstrated experience in analyzing relevant information and prepare recommendations to guide teams in building high-quality solutions.
• You can manage technical tasks at a granular level.
• You proactively identify risks. Anticipate issues and guide teams through complex situations.
• You act as a key liaison across the IT department.
• 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.
• You’re goal-oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• You love to learn. You’re passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.
• You’re a certified professional. Microsoft certifications (including Azure) are desirable but not required.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 2 days per week on-site while other days may be remote.

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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*, 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]
• 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). 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.