Lead Platform Engineer (.NET)

CIBC; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits program

Employee share purchase plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank in Toronto is seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer to spearhead the development of a cloud-native data platform. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience and expertise in Azure technologies, data engineering, and strong stakeholder management skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to empower employee growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in designing and developing applications.
• Expertise in cloud-native architecture and data platform engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of a cloud-native data platform.
• Engage with engineering and business teams for needs assessment.
• Act as a technical product owner to enhance developer experience.

Skills

Azure

Azure Databricks

Kubernetes

API development

Python

Scala

.NET

Apache Spark

Kafka

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio Code

Azure Function Apps

Azure Event Hub

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.

• Lead the functional design and development of application systems across all relevant technologies and platforms.
• Provide consultation to senior management on existing and emerging infrastructure technologies, translating user requirements into process and data requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions that have a far-reaching impact on the business, ensuring that designed specifications meet business needs.
• Offer 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

• We 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 St.

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking

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