Senior Application Developer

CIBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Senior Application Developer in Toronto to lead end-to-end application development across multi-platform environments. The role emphasizes design, coding, testing, and data management while collaborating with technical and business partners to ensure secure, scalable solutions.

You will leverage full-stack and data technologies, benefiting from a culture that values trust, teamwork, and accountability while advancing banking software and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as an Application Developer or related role.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL) and batch processing.
• Ability to work across multi-platform systems and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, code and test end-to-end applications across the stack.
• Perform design, development and integration of cross-functional systems.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot issues with production support.
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure reliable application operations.

Skills

Full-stack development

Azure Databricks

Systems troubleshooting

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL

FTP/SFTP

Data integration

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

As a member of CIBC's team, the Senior Application Developer is responsible for the detailed technical design and development of applications using various technology platforms. The role performs tasks of technical depth and breadth, utilizing a solid understanding of business dynamics to conduct impact analysis and provide feedback on problems with recommended solutions. The Senior Application Developer determines methods and approaches to projects, transforming business requirements specifications into programming instructions, designing, coding and testing programs. In addition, the role plays a key role in the development and implementation of database management solutions, supporting the company’s backup plans. The role uses judgement and autonomy on day to day tasks, exercising considerable latitude to conduct data source analysis and negotiate with users regarding requirements.

How you'll succeed

• Programming Skills - Develop, code and test end-to-end stack of applications. Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, including coding, testing, and debugging.
• Systems Implementation - Participate and conduct technical design, development, and integration of cross functional, multi-platform application systems.
• Troubleshooting and Technical Skills - Work closely with key business and technology partners to ensure that business and client impact issues are well understood and addressed. Ensure adherence to all regulatory and information security standards and policies are maintained in all aspects of the application management. Provide technical guidance concerning business implications of application development projects.
• Relationship Management - Build strong relationships and partnerships with technical team members, clients, vendors and peers. Lead discussions, listen and ask the right questions to ensure problems/issues are identified and resolved. Express oneself and communicate with others verbally at an advanced level; recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure.

Who you are

You can demonstrate experience. 2-3 years of experience as an Application Developer, Production Support Analyst, or Integration Specialist, supporting internal business clients across multiple responsibilities. Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, including requirements, development, testing, deployment, production support, and change management. Hands-on knowledge of databases, particularly Oracle, SQL, and batch processing. Experience supporting application integrations and file transfers using FTP and SFTP, with a working understanding of network and firewall considerations. Strong production-support capability, including analytical thinking, incident investigation, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. Well-organized, able to manage competing priorities, and comfortable working in a fast-paced support environment. Ability to build effective relationships with technology teams and business partners to ensure applications and supporting processes operate reliably and efficiently. Exposure to full-stack development, Azure Databricks, cloud technologies, or data engineering is an asset. Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies are important for this role. You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.

You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of a team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision. You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way. Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and build trust through respect and authenticity and enjoy being a team member. You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.

What CIBC Offers

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, 25th Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Application Development, Application Testing, Database Management, Debugging, Impact Analysis, Systems Troubleshooting, 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.