Sr. Manager, Application Development

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 the Capital Markets Technology team. As a Senior Manager Application Development, you will be managing a team of Developers supporting Market Risk Applications, by spearheading projects involving transformation using C#.Net, SQL MI, Azure Cloud, Databricks, Microservices. This position will help our business partners across the bank to leverage cost efficient, automated, and scalable foundation to develop modern solutions and to transform.

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 1-2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of cost-effective and innovative solutions. 
• Understanding Requirements – Track and analyze operating environment for specified services and implement corrective actions as needed. Work with clients and internal partners to determine, negotiate and manage services to the agreed standards. Monitor service levels to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend appropriate solutions
• Relationship Management: Work with various departments in development, testing and implementation of application programs having impact on improving the business by advising application owners on the technology possibilities and requirements. Collaborate with the internal teams, external stakeholders and CIBC vendors/suppliers/partners to translate technology innovation trends, improvement, process effectiveness and cost efficiencies into actionable department initiatives
• Strategic Planning: Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business objectives including currency and capacity. Lead multiple complex projects involving backend systems, new technology, and the enhancement of existing applications.
• Leadership Skills: Act as the Senior Manager, providing strategic insight, leading the technical team through modernization into newer technologies, help run code-review sessions with the wider team to ensure the project is on track to meet objectives. Support and mentor intermediate and senior developers by sharing knowledge, collaborating and problem solving. Be a bold and authentic leader who is passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people.  Support and mentor team members through knowledge sharing, collaboration and effective problem solving.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience in: building highly scalable, highly reliable services, within an Agile environment. Must have 6+ years of professional experience in software development using C#, .Net, SQL Server; and at least 4 years of Azure Cloud experience. Strong Knowledge of ETL Tools, GIT, Microservices, Web API. Experience in various technologies ranging from front-end UI to back-end systems. Strong asset if you have experience with PowerBI, GenAI, DataBricks and DevOps.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success.  You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• 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, 17th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Application Development, Applications Support, Business, Development Projects