Sr. Consultant, Application Development (Payments)

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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What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Core Banking and Payments group and will be at the heart of CIBC’s Payments Technology initiatives.  As Sr Consultant, Application Development, you will be accountable for establishing, executing and driving the technology application delivery for Payments Technology. You will work with multiple application teams in the organization for the technology development (operational and project initiatives) using the latest technologies. You will assist in shaping the strategic technology direction in accordance with the business roadmap, determine technology optimization, appropriate risk management, and provide the development and maintenance capability for payments technology systems, applications and processes to meet current and future business needs. This role has full accountability for a variety of technology disciplines and hands-on development work would be expected.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Strategic Development & Execution: Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities. Understand the 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. 
• Technical Design and Development- Strong skills in technical design, troubleshooting, production control, and problem solving, extensive hands-on development experience with a proven track record of successfully leading complex projects and teams, and demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems.
• People Leadership – Lead and coach a high performing group team of individuals via indirect reporting. Share knowledge and collaborate to come up with effective solutions to problems.
• Relationship Management – Work closely with clients and business partners to develop, test, and implement application program. Impact and improve the business by advising application owners on the technology possibilities and requirements.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience of 8+ years software development , preferably using Go Lang. leading the design, development, and implementation of robust payment technology solutions while providing technical expertise and guidance in troubleshooting, production control, and problem resolution for complex payment systems. Anticipating, recognizing, and resolving technical issues across hardware, software, application, and operational layers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure payment applications, championing best practices in software development, DevOps, and CI/CD, and mentoring junior developers to foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement It's an asset if have proven experience in Payments Technology environments, experience with OLTP applications, familiarity with the ISO20022 messaging standard, experience with Oracle databases, knowledge of Microservices architecture, exposure to test automation frameworks, experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools, and a solid understanding of DevOps concepts and practices.
• You have a degree/diploma: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Technical discipline.
• You are a bold and authentic leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• 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 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, 18th 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