Lead Data Platform Engineer

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer to join their Enterprise Technology team in Toronto. This role is pivotal in designing and developing a cloud-native Data Mesh Architecture that supports data engineering teams and enables advanced analytics. Responsibilities include leading application development, consulting on infrastructure technology, and enhancing developer experience. The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of experience in relevant technologies and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive pay

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Purpose Day off for personal development

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in application design and development.
• Expertise in technologies like Azure, Kubernetes, and Apache Spark.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development for a cloud-native data platform.
• Provide consultation on infrastructure technologies and user requirements.
• Engage with teams to curate platform backlog and enhance developer experience.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Application Development

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

Emerging Technologies

Project Management Technology

Technical Consulting

Technical Leadership

User Requirements

Work Collaboratively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

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 will be joining the Enterprise Technology team in CIBC. The Lead Data Platform Engineer will play a pivotal role in leading the technical design and development of our cloud-native Data Mesh Architecture-driven data platform. This platform empowers data engineering teams to curate and publish high-quality data products seamlessly while enabling the business to perform both standard and advanced analytics securely. In this role, you will act as a technical product owner, focusing on enhancing the developer experience (DevEx) of the platform. You will engage with various data engineering and business teams to understand their perspectives and needs, helping to steer the direction of our platform and curate our backlog accordingly. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the functional design and development of application systems across all relevant technologies and platforms; Providing consultation to senior management on existing and emerging infrastructure technologies, translating user requirements into process and data requirements; Developing innovative solutions that have a far-reaching impact on the business, ensuring that designed specifications meet business needs; Offering comprehensive senior-level technical consulting to IT senior management and technical teams, making informed technology selection decisions.

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

• Strategic Development & Execution: Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities. Understand business requirements and translate them into system and application designs that align with our technology roadmap. Design and document the technical functionality, infrastructure, interfaces, and integrations. Lead the design of cost-effective and innovative solutions to meet business objectives and operational efficiency goals.

• Strategy and Roadmap: Contribute to technology roadmaps that align with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business objectives. Lead multiple complex technology solutions while maintaining consistency across the platform, adopting best practices, and driving continuous improvements.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the solution lead and interface with project teams by driving and moderating design review sessions. Ensure that the overall design aligns with business requirements and architectural directions. Support and mentor junior designers and developers through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and effective problem-solving.

Who You Are

• You have 8-10+ years of experience in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting applications, with expertise in the following technologies: Azure, Azure Databricks, Azure Function Apps, Kubernetes, API development, microservices, event-driven architecture, Apache Spark, Python, Scala, .NET, Visual Studio Code, Kafka, Azure Event Hub, and platform engineering.

• You embrace and champion change, staying abreast of technology trends and continuously evolving your thinking and working methods to deliver your best.

• Your influence makes an impact; you understand that relationships and networks are essential to success and inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• You’re digitally savvy, seeking out innovative solutions and embracing evolving technologies, easily adapting to new tools and trends.

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related 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, 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]

• 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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, 19th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Emerging Technologies, Project Management Technology, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, User Requirements, Work Collaboratively