Lead Software Engineer (Java)

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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At CIBC, we are building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. The US Private, Personal, & Digital Banking Technology 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

The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for leading the technical design, development and integration of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems and providing enhancements to existing technologies. The role works on complex issues involving one or more technical areas, mentoring employees and performing tasks of advanced technical depth and breadth. The Lead Software Engineer collaborates with developers, architects and infrastructure specialists to gather requirements and conduct research to evaluate the application of new and emerging tools and techniques, identifying patterns and best practices to consider in technology proposals while anticipating long term business issues. The role devises new methods and procedures using strong analytic and inductive thinking, developing project plans based on appropriate standards and methodology.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days may be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Delivery Leadership: Lead projects with moderate oversight, owning outcomes, scope, and task delegation. Translate goals into clear technical plans, make decisions within defined parameters, and ensure delivery aligns with departmental objectives and timelines.
• Technical Excellence: Design and ship secure, scalable solutions across Java Stack. Guide architecture within your domain, drive automation, comprehensive testing, CI/CD, and observability, while reducing technical debt and improving performance and reliability. Leverage GitHub CoPilot in Software Development best practices.
• Industry and Domain Impact: Apply comprehensive banking product and regulatory knowledge to shape solutions and initiatives. Leverage current industry trends to drive measurable process and product improvements, making data-driven trade-offs and recommendations.
• Risk and Compliance: Lead project-level risk assessments, define and execute mitigation plans, and embed security/privacy-by-design. Ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements, stay current on regulatory changes, and partner with Compliance and Audit for effective oversight.
• Stakeholder and Team Management: Build strong relationships across product, design, operations, and partner teams. Communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly; influence cross-functional outcomes; mentor developers; and lead code reviews and knowledge sharing to raise team standards.

Who You Are

• You demonstrate experience in developing Java-based backend services (6-8 years) in a cloud/containerized environment ideally within financial services or technology. You possess an ability to lead projects or initiatives with moderate oversight, including task delegation and decision-making. Exposure to polyglot environments (Java, Python, .Net), along with strong troubleshooting and production support skills is desired along with an Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You are a strong communicator. Expert interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills, including effective engagement with all levels of the organization.

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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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, 17th 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