Sr Software Engineer

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  team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

The Senior Application Developer is responsible for the detailed technical design and development of applications using various technology platforms. The role is responsible for the detailed technical design and development of APIs using .NET C# in an Azure environment. The role performs tasks of technical depth and breadth, utilising a solid understanding of business dynamics to conduct impact analysis and provide feedback on problems with recommended solutions.

The role will help transform business requirements specifications into programming instructions, designing, coding and testing programs. In addition, the role plays a key role in the development and implementation of database management solutions, supporting the company’s backup plans. The role uses judgement and autonomy on day‑to‑day tasks, exercising considerable latitude to conduct data source analysis and negotiate with users regarding requirements.

The Senior engineer will help with the API development primarily but web development experience using JavaScript is also desirable.

• Programming Skills – Develop, code and test end‑to‑end stack of applications. Review, analyse, and modify programming systems, including coding, testing, and debugging.
• Must have programming skills – C# .NET Azure, SQL Server
• Nice to have – React/Angular, any other RDBMS or document database
• Desirable – Banking/payments domain, API portal/developer portal, open banking frameworks
• Systems Implementation – Participate and conduct technical design, development, and integration of cross‑functional, multi‑platform application systems.
• Troubleshooting and Technical Skills – Work closely with key business and technology partners to ensure that business and client impact issues are well understood and addressed. Ensure adherence to all regulatory and information security standards and policies are maintained in all aspects of the application management. Provide technical guidance concerning business implications of application development projects.
• Relationship Management – Build strong relationships and partnerships with technical team members, clients, vendors, and peers. Lead discussions, listen and ask the right questions to ensure problems/issues are identified and resolved. Express oneself and communicate with others verbally at an advanced level; recognising that verbal communication is more than just language – it includes tone, style, and structure.

• You can demonstrate experience. 5-7 years as an Application Developer/Support and Integration Specialist wearing multiple hats to help support internal clients. You must have good knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, databases, Oracle, SQL, batch processing, knowledge of firewalls, FTP and SFTP. Experience in application production support including logical thinking, organisational and troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage relationships with technology and business partners to ensure the systems and processes supporting the applications are operating effectively and efficiently.
• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.
• 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 put our clients first. Passion for client service – You want the work you do each day to result in a positive client experience.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You’re confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impact‑ful way.
• You embrace and champion change. You’ll continuously evolve your…