Consultant, Back End Developer

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Purpose Day

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) seeks an experienced backend developer to join our Application Development team in Toronto. You will convert business requirements into robust Java/Spring-based backend solutions and work on enterprise customer information systems with Event Mesh technology.

The role is primarily development (70%), with design and ongoing support. You will operate in a hybrid work model, spending 1–3 days on-site per week, and collaborate across agile teams to deliver

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in application development and delivery.
• Strong technical understanding of Java/J2EE, SQL, and microservices.
• Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Docker, OpenShift and Event Mesh platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of backend applications, including coding, testing and debugging.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and implement solutions.
• Manage multiple priorities and collaborate with teams to deliver quality software.

Skills

Java/J2EE

SQL

SOAP-XML/REST-JSON

Microservices

YAML

XSD

UML

Spring

Spring Boot

Event Driven Development

Solace/PubSub+

gRPC

Event Mesh

Linux/REHL

Docker

OpenShift

Unix Shell Scripts

GitHub bash

GitHub CoPilot

AI powered applications

SVN

Maven/Ant

Junit

JIRA-Confluence

Scrum

Snyk

Sonar

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Technical discipline

Tools

GitHub CoPilot

GitHub Bash

JIRA-Confluence

Sonar

Job description

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

As a Consultant, Back End Application Development, you will join CIBC’s Application Development team, with responsibility to convert specifications about business requirements into programming instructions.

Reviewing, analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and debugging primarily back‑end Java/Spring Framework and Event Mesh based applications that support the enterprise customer information system.

This role is comprised of approximately 20% design, 70% development, and 10% support and continuous improvement for customization, enhancement, modernization and maintenance related project work.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on‑site full‑time. 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 will be remote.

How you'll succeed

• Design and Development- Perform and coordinate complex application programming activities, develop specifications, code, test, debug, document, and adjust in order to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of various application components.
• Managing Multiple Priorities- Manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups or activities. Effective judgment in prioritizing and time allocation. Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Application Development Tools/Process- Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of tools and toolkits for development and support of applications. Knowledge of major tasks, deliverables, formal methodologies and disciplines for delivering new or enhanced applications. Demonstrate knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for working with individuals, teams, and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Who you are

You demonstrate 9+ years experience in.

You can clearly demonstrate technical understanding of Java/J2EE, SQL, SOAP-XML/REST-JSON, Microservices, YAML, XSD, UML, Spring, Spring boot, Event Driven Development, Solace/PubSub+, gRPC and Event Mesh platform, Linux/REHL, Docker, OpenShift, Unix Shell Scripts, File based processing apps, GitHub bash, GitHub CoPilot and AI powered applications, SVN, Maven/Ant, Junit, JIRA-Confluence, Scrum, Snyk, Sonar.

You have work experience in Agile, Iterative and Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC).

Ideally, you have strong verbal & written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to articulate yourself clearly to technology partners.

You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.

You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference. You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity. You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity. You’re a certified professional.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Technical discipline.

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

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.

• competitive salary
• incentive pay
• banking benefits
• a benefits program*
• defined benefit pension plan*
• an employee share purchase plan
• a vacation offering
• wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
• 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

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]

CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 21st Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Applications Programming, Emerging Technologies, IT Strategic Planning, Mentoring Staff, Project Management Technology, Work Collaboratively

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees, and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.