DevOps Consultant, Application Development

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is seeking a DevOps Consultant to join the Alternate Solutions Group in Capital Markets Technology. You will guide project teams and environment groups to deliver on-time, within-budget digital initiatives, while shaping the deployment culture across development, QA, and production environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with Golang, Java, Python, NodeJS, and middleware administration, plus CI/CD tools and Linux scripting.

Qualifications

• More than 6 years of IT experience with GO/Java/Python/NodeJS development and Middleware administration.
• Strong JVM configuration and tuning knowledge.
• Solid understanding of DevOps concepts, tools and CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Jenkins).
• Experience with Linux shells (ksh, bash) and build tools like Ant, Maven, Gradle.

Responsibilities

• Build, design, and maintain build and automated code deployment systems.
• Define and deploy code to Azure DevOps, RedHat OpenShift, and Linux environments.
• Develop scripts and document build, deployment, and configuration processes.
• Act as Middleware SME for configuring middleware platforms to suit applications.
• Provide on-call support and coordinate Production deployments.
• Drive CI/CD practices and version control strategies with Git/GitHub.
• Promote deployment automation and Agile/DevOps practices across teams.
• Monitor and improve production deployment pipelines and tooling.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Applications Development

DevOps Tools

IT Strategic Planning

Mentoring Staff

Project Management

Work Collaboratively

Tools

Jenkins

JFrog Artifactory

Git

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Azure DevOps Pipelines

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

You’ll be a key part of an innovative, “first to market” technology culture, contributing to CIBC’s digital transformation journey. As a DevOps Consultant you will be joining CIBC’s ASG (Alternate Solutions Group), Capital Markets Technology to provide guidance and support to the project related and regression test related environment teams to help successfully deliver projects on time and within budget. You will help accelerate our transformation and optimize the way we develop and deliver code to ultimately bring high value to our clients. You will collaborate with partners in application development, quality assurance, operations, infrastructure, and business partners across various technology groups to deliver high quality products. 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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you'll succeed

• Build & Deploy - Design, develop and maintain build and automated code deployment systems.
• Define, build code (Golang, Java, NodeJS, C++, JBoss EAP), create artifacts/docker images and deploy to Azure DevOps / RedHat OpenShift / Linux Environment.
• Develop scripts of moderate complexity and scope, working with basic applications systems designs and specifications and utilizing standard procedures and techniques.
• Act as Middleware SME in adjusting and defining configuration of the Middleware platforms to suit needs of the applications.
• Provide on-call support to ensure rapid recovery of application failures and participate in the coordination of Production implementations.
• Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) - Maintain automated continuous integration and continuous delivery systems. Define and maintain version control strategy in application to Git and GitHub version control systems. Closely work with Project Management and QA/PTE/Production teams on defining deployment strategy to UAT/PTE/PROD environments. Write documentation that describes build, deployment and configuration process of the applications.
• DevOps Champion - Drive, design, develop, implement, and maintain deployment automation from code check-in to production. As a change agent, promote an optimized and simplified lifecycle experience for our internal/external partners throughout the entire deployment pipeline. Collaborate with teams using Agile and DevOps principles with a strong focus on cultural and people change management.
• Experimentation and Innovation - Challenge the status quo, look for opportunities to improve and optimize the delivery process. Increase our production monitoring and infrastructure automation capabilities.

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. You can demonstrate experience. More than 6 years of experience working in IT industry with preferred background in GO/Java/Python/NodeJS development and Middleware administration of highly available environment. You have a strong understanding of JVM configuration and tuning parameters. You have a strong understanding of DevOps concepts, principles and tools (Code Scanners – Snyk, Aqua and Process Tools – Jira, Confluence), as well as CI/CD toolset (preferably with GitHub Actions and Jenkins pipelines). You have previous experience working with Linux operating system and is able to understand and develop Linux shell scripts (ksh, bash). You have previous experience with application build tools such as Golang, Ant, Maven, Gradle, as well as experience with networks, Load Balancers, Firewalls, Autosys/FH, and version control systems such as Git and GitHub 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. 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. Values matter to you.

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 [e-mail] 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, 16th Floor

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Applications Programming, DevOps Tools, Emerging Technologies, IT Strategic Planning, Jenkins (Software), JFrog Artifactory, Mentoring Staff, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Microsoft Azure DevOps Pipelines, 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.