Senior Application Consultant (Solution Architect Expert)
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada)
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CIBC is seeking a Senior Application Consultant (Solution Architect Expert) to lead architecture, design, and delivery of major applications. You’ll guide roadmaps, align with security, and work with business partners to drive innovative, scalable solutions.
Expect hybrid onsite/remote work and strong collaboration across Tech and Business teams. With 8–10 years of experience in digital and mobile/web architecture, you’ll influence technical direction, manage complex projects, and ensure best
Qualifications
- 8-10 years of experience in Digital and mobile/Web Application Design and solution delivery of large scale solutions and architect design.
Responsibilities
- Develop the applications architecture and blueprints which reflect business processes for the line of business.
- Conduct reviews and analysis of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of applications.
- Provide technical guidance to application development teams.
- Consult on integration and conversion activities.
- Recommend redesign or redevelopment.
- Select technologies to provide long-term compatibility and flexibility.
- Direct, manage and deliver large, complex, mission critical application development projects.
- Identify the drivers, strategies and needs of clients' technology operations and lead internal change to support those operations within realm of assigned responsibilities.
- Manage relationship with clients; interface and maintain communications with it and business management.
- Monitor business and technology developments and provide on-time response and support.
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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
You will be joining the Digital technology team within CIBC. As the Senior Application Consultant (Solution Architect Expert) you are a seasoned professional in Application architecture and design that provides direction on roadmap and strategy of key applications that aligns with best practices, secure from the get go and operationally sound and resilient. The role applies leadership skills and technical expertise to direct, manage and support large and critical applications on a day to day basis, leading internal change initiatives in alignment with ongoing technological changes. The Senior Application Consultant (Solution Architect Expert) will work closely with Tech and Business partners, maintaining continuous communications with relevant parties to proactively assess any proper solution for business needs. The role drives innovation across areas of responsibility, applying expert interpersonal, communications, and problem-solving skills. At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of onsite and remote work) will be discussed during your interview.
- Develop the applications architecture and blueprints which reflect business processes for the line of business.
- Conduct reviews and analysis of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of applications.
- Provide technical guidance to application development teams.
- Consult on integration and conversion activities.
- Recommend redesign or redevelopment.
- Select technologies to provide long-term compatibility and flexibility.
- Direct, manage and deliver large, complex, mission critical application development projects.
- Identify the drivers, strategies and needs of clients' technology operations and lead internal change to support those operations within realm of assigned responsibilities.
- Manage relationship with clients; interface and maintain communications with it and business management.
- Monitor business and technology developments and provide on-time response and support.
- Solid 8-10 years of experience in Digital and mobile/Web Application Design and solution delivery of large scale solutions and architect design.
- Knowledge of major tasks, deliverables, formal methodologies and disciplines for delivering new or enhanced applications.
- Risk Management knowledge of process, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization’s exposure (assets, liabilities, reputation).
- Planning: Tactical, Strategic - Ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the business plan.
- Managing Organizational Change - Ability to manage the successful and smooth transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure and overall organizational environment.
- Knowledge in APIs and security practices are key for internet-facing applications.
- Hands-on experience designing building based on AI tools and AI applications.
- Seasoned technical leader (individual contributor) with 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a Design leadership role focusing on technical architecture, application development and solutions design.
- Driven by collective success and collaboration.
- Put clients first and engage with purpose to find the right solutions.
- Go the extra mile because it’s the right thing to do.
- Embrace and champion change and continuously evolve thinking and way of working to deliver best results.
- Digitally savvy, seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies.
- Adapt easily to new tools and trends.
- Live values, bring high standards, genuine care to relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares values and brings out best.
- Competitive salary and incentive pay.
- Banking benefits.
- Benefits program*.
- Defined benefit pension plan*.
- Employee share purchase plan.
- Vacation offering.
- Wellbeing support.
- MomentMakers, our social, points‑based recognition program.
- Access to modern spaces and technological toolkit.
- Purpose Day - a paid day off dedicated for you to invest in your growth and development.
- *Subject to plan and program terms and conditions.
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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com. 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.
81 Bay Street, Banking Centre
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- AI Concepts
- AI Frameworks
- AI Integration
- API Development
- Architectural Analysis
- Architecture Strategy
- Artificial Intelligence Techniques
- Authentication
- Business Needs
- Business Processes
- Caching Data
- Cloud Architectures
- Cloud Solutions
- Collaboration
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Database Development
- DevSecOps
- Innovation
- Innovative Solutions
- Judgement
- Observability Development
- Programming Languages
- Prototyping
- REST Architecture
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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.
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