Senior Consultant, Application Development

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Senior Consultant for Application Development to lead design and development in client data management systems. The role involves modernizing legacy systems and ensuring compliance with data governance. Ideal candidates will have extensive Java expertise and a commitment to collaboration and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Social recognition program

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' experience in application development and solution design.
• Hands-on expertise in Java, Quarkus, Oracle database, Solace, and cloud platforms.
• Understanding of data governance and privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional design and development of application systems.
• Design and develop scalable solutions for managing client data.
• Consult senior management on emerging infrastructure technologies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Application Development

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

Emerging Technologies

Project Management Technology

Technical Consulting

Technical Leadership

User Requirements

Work Collaboratively

Job description

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Senior Consultant, Application Development

Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 4, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id 2514187

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

The Senior Consultant, Application Development will be working with Shared Platform Technology under ECIF and is responsible for leading the functional design and development of application systems across all technologies and platforms. Design and develop scalable and secure solutions to manage client data within ECIS domain, ensuring compliance with data governance and privacy regulations ( e.g., PII consent capture). Lead the modernization of legacy systems, supporting migration of the client data management applications to cloud-native environments on Azure or OpenShift. The role provides consultation for senior management on a wide spectrum of existing and emerging infrastructure technologies, translating user requirements to process and data requirements and developing solutions for the business with far-reaching impact .

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time . 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

• Strategic Development & Execution: Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities. Understand the business requirements and translate them into system and application design that is aligned with our technology roadmap. Design and document the technical functionality, infrastructure, interfaces, and integrations.

• Domain Expertise: Bring deep knowledge of client data management systems and the complexities of maintaining PII and consent compliance.

• Technical Expertise: Leverage expertise in Java, Quarkus , Oracle, ETL, and cloud platforms to design and implement robust solutions.

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

• Collaboration and Leadership: Partner effectively with stakeholders across business and technology teams while mentoring and guiding development teams, ensure that the overall design aligns with business requirements as well as architectural directions

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 8-10+ years’ experience in. application development and solution design, with a focus on client data management.

• Technology Expert. You bring hands-on expertise in Java, Quarkus , Oracle database, Solace, React, and cloud platforms like Azure or OpenShift. You have designed and deployed scalable microservices architecture, batch processes and understand event-drive and API based integrations.

• Regulatory Compliance Advocate. You understand the importance of data governance and privacy standards and can design systems to meet these requirements.

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

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. You successfully manage demanding clients and multiple priorities.

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.

• 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, 21st 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

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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 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.