Backend Java & API Developer

CIBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Purpose Day initiative

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Java/J2EE Developer to join their Direct Financial Services team in Toronto. Your role will involve leading API design and implementation, working on enterprise-scale solutions, and mentoring junior developers.

With at least 3 years of experience in Java/J2EE, Spring, and API development, you will advocate continuous improvement in processes. CIBC offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth tailored to your strengths and ambitions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Java/J2EE and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience in Microservices and API development.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead API design and development based on business requirements.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in processes and practices.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring/Spring Boot

Web Services (SOAP, JSON, RESTFul)

Microservices

API development

Agile methodologies

Cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Containerization (OpenShift/Kubernetes)

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Direct Financial Services team. You’ll be at the heart of CIBC’s digital transformation, successfully delivering complex, enterprise-scale mobile projects involving multiple back‑end systems.

You will be a key member of the technology team supporting Digital Transformation, successfully implementing complex, enterprise‑scale solutions on modern platforms with a variety of system integration and patterns. As a Java/J2EE Developer, you first need to be an expert programmer. You will lead development and implementation of solutions to main Digital channels in a hands‑on way.

How You’ll Succeed

• Design and Development – Lead API design by analyzing business requirements and following system architecture and high‑level design. Lead API development following the right design patterns and best practices. Be good at coding complex system and business logic in an effective way. Be good at modern development concepts and processes, both understanding and practice.
• Continuous Improvement – Advocate for continuous improvement in both process efficiency and effectiveness, as well as development best practices that ensure quality of work. Bring a positive influence to the team and understanding modern technology.
• Operational Efficiency – Lead next‑level support for operational activities. Be good at problem solving, troubleshooting and have sound understanding of performance tuning.
• Mentorship – Coach junior developers in the team and provide technical guidance.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 3+ years of experience in Java/J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, Web Services (SOAP, JSON and RESTFul) and Angular. Proven and solid hands‑on experience of a minimum of 3+ years in Microservices and API development in an enterprise environment. Asset if you are familiar with Agile methodologies, Cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP) and Containerization (OpenShift/Kubernetes). Oversees complex technical design and integration by collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, multi‑platform solutions. The role devises new methods and procedures using strong analytic and inductive thinking, developing project plans based on appropriate standards and methodology.
• You embrace change. You are passionate about being up to speed with technology trends. You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes an impact. You are able to coach and provide technical guidance to junior developers in the team to help them to grow.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You are always ready to learn new tools and trends.
• You’re driven by collective success. You understand that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand that the real success is the success of the team, not that of any individual.
• 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 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 [e-mail]
• You need to be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Job Location

Toronto – 81 Bay St.

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5