Java Application Development Lead

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

What you'll be doing

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Global Operations Workbench Technology (GOWT). You’ll be at the heart of CIBC’s digital transformation, successfully delivering complex, enterprise-scale projects involving multiple back-end systems. As an Development Lead, you’ll assemble, implement and maintain easy, flexible, and personalized solutions that enhance the client experience . You’ll lead the planning and strategy for the technical design, development and integration of these applications.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, 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

• Design and development - Perform and coordinate complicated application programming activities. Design the application's technical infrastructure using specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches. Lead the design and development of cost-effective and innovative solutions.
• Strategic planning - Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business goals. Lead multiple complicated projects involving backend systems, new technology, and the enhancement of existing applications.
• Leadership skills - Act as the development lead and technical review sessions with the wider team to ensure the project is on track to meet goals. Support and lead intermediate and senior developers by sharing knowledge, collaborating and problem solving.

Who You Are

• You embrace and advocate change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
• You can demonstrate 7+ years of experience in: Java, J2EE, Web Services, MQ, JMS, REST API, Spring Framework, Oracle Database, WebLogic, Azure Cloud platform.
• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

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 health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and Moment Makers, our social, points-based recognition program
• 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
• 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

What You Need To Know

• 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.
• 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 [email protected]

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 28th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Back-End Development, Design, Java, Java Enterprise Edition, RESTful APIs, Windows Azure Cloud