Engineering Manager, API Development

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus / Incentives

Benefits program

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Wellbeing support

Purpose Day

Job summary

CIBC is seeking an Engineering Manager, API Development in Toronto to lead a Chapter of API developers across squads and crews. This role combines people leadership with hands-on architectural guidance to deliver scalable, secure APIs powering online and mobile banking.

You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and partner with stakeholders to drive agility, DevSecOps, and innovation in a hybrid, 1–3 days on-site model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in digital application development and leadership.
• Strong experience in Microservices, cloud-native design, and API governance.
• Hands-on with Java/J2EE, Spring/SpringBoot, SOAP/REST.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in Agile environments.
• Familiarity with OAuth and API gateways.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor API developers across squads and Crews.
• Drive scalable, secure APIs for online and mobile platforms.
• Balance people leadership with hands-on technical engagement.
• Partner with tech and business teams to align roadmaps.
• Champion Agile and DevSecOps practices.

Skills

Chapter Leadership

Talent Development

API Development

Java / J2EE

Spring / SpringBoot

Microservices

Cloud-native

DevSecOps

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Azure/OCP

API Gateway

OAuth

Java IDEs

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

Join the Digital and CX Technology team as an Engineering Manager, API Development, where you’ll lead a team of skilled API developers supporting CIBC’s online and mobile banking platforms. Internally, this role operates as a Chapter Lead supporting API developers across multiple squads and crews. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role for someone who enjoys building high-performing teams while staying close to architecture, solution design, delivery, and technical problem-solving. You will lead and develop engineers working across multiple cross-functional teams in the Digital Banking domain, helping them deliver scalable, secure API solutions that power seamless client experiences. We’re looking for a curious, people-focused, technically credible leader who can coach and develop talent, guide strong engineering practices, and contribute meaningfully to technical direction. In this role, you’ll help shape CIBC’s digital ecosystem by balancing people leadership, delivery leadership, and hands-on technical engagement. 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

• Chapter Leadership & Talent Development – Lead, mentor, and develop a Chapter of API (Java) developers, fostering continuous learning and technical growth.
• Collaborative Delivery – Enable your developers to work effectively across multiple Squads and Crews in the Digital Banking and Everyday Banking domains, ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Scalable API Solutions – Drive the design and implementation of scalable, secure APIs that power CIBC’s online and mobile banking platforms.
• Technical & Team Leadership – Demonstrate proven technical leadership and team leadership, guiding your Chapter to achieve excellence and deliver impactful results.
• Technical Excellence – Champion modern technologies including Java, Spring/SpringBoot, Microservices Architecture, Cloud-native solutions, and integration patterns, promoting best practices and innovation.
• Agile & DevSecOps Enablement – Support Agile ways of working and DevSecOps pipelines to enhance development and deployment processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with technology and business partners, communicating progress and addressing challenges proactively.
• Process Improvement & Innovation – Identify opportunities to optimize processes, drive innovation, and contribute to technology roadmaps.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and supports equitable opportunities for all team members.
• Career & Skills Development – Encourage and facilitate ongoing professional development, including training, certifications, and internal mobility.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance – Ensure solutions adhere to regulatory, security, and quality standards.

Who you are

• You’re an experienced leader. You bring 10+ years of experience in digital application development, with a proven track record guiding high-performing developers and delivering impactful solutions.
• You have proven technical and team leadership. You consistently demonstrate strong leadership in both technical direction and people management, enabling your teams to excel.
• You have a strong technical background. Your expertise includes Microservices architecture, Cloud-native design and integration patterns, and popular standards like OAuth.
• You have hands-on knowledge of Java/J2EE, Spring/SpringBoot, Web Services (SOAP, JSON, and RESTful), Event Messaging, and API Gateway.
• You’re familiar with Agile methodologies.
• Experience working in Agile environments is an asset and helps you thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• You have cloud expertise. Familiarity with Cloud environments such as Kubernetes, Azure/OCP, or equivalent is considered an asset.
• You’re a strategic thinker. You align technical talent with organizational goals and drive execution on digital initiatives.
• You have relevant education. You hold a degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field.
• You are results-oriented. You focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business and client needs.
• You are adaptable and resilient. You thrive in a dynamic environment and respond positively to change.
• 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 [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, 18th Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Agile Methodology, Application Development, Communication, Digital Technology, IT Technologies, Java (Programming Language), Microservices Architecture, Relationship Management, Spring Boot, Teamwork 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.