Lead Software Engineer, API Integrations

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

How You’ll Succeed

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

Who You Are

• The successful candidate will be a technically strong, delivery-focused engineer who can operate across front end, backend, API integrations, security, and cloud infrastructure. They should be comfortable working in complex banking enterprise ecosystems, translating requirements into scalable technical solutions, and supporting platforms with significant compliance, audit, and operational rigor.
• You can demonstrate 7-10+ years’ experience in designing, developing, implementing and supporting applications with expertise in most of the following:
•  Programming Skills
  • .Net Framework & .Net core : Experienced in developing, maintaining and deploying enterprise-grade web applications using Microsoft .Net technologies. Expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API & JSON, Entity Framework, with React for front end development.  Adept at integrating backend logic with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS, Javascript, Jquery, AJAX)
  • Languages: C#, VB.Net, SQL, PL/SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript , Python, Java, NodeJS
  • Frameworks: .NET Framework (2.0 – 4.7), ASP.NET (Web Forms, MVC, Web API), Entity Framework, LINQ
  • Databases (SQL MI, SQL Server)
  • ETL (SSIS, Databricks, Azure Data Factory), and CI/CD Tools (JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
  • Security: ASP.NET Core Identity / Entra ID / OAuth/OpenID/ allAccess integrations

• Cloud Technologies:
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and understanding of cloud-native design, resiliency, and secure deployment patterns.  Experience with: Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor / Application Insights, Entra ID / Azure AD

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Fenergo CLM(Client Lifecycle Management) or similar client lifecycle / onboarding, KYC(Know Your Customer) / AML platforms
  • Design/ architecture consulting and hands on implementation experience on Fen-X SaaS platform with Salesforce CRM, other CIBC internal custom and third party applications.
  • Familiarity with master data management and customer/entity hierarchy solutions
  • Experience designing systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and multi-environment promotion

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

Work Environment: Hybrid, 2 days in office, 3 days remote

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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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.

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