Sr Application Consultant, Application Development

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Senior Consultant, Application Development in Toronto to lead data architecture and cross‑platform integration. You will design, build and optimize ETL pipelines, ensure data governance and security, and mentor engineers across multiple platforms.

The role requires 8–10+ years of experience with DataBricks, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, cloud services (Azure/AWS) and modern ETL practices. You will collaborate with architects and infrastructure teams to translate requirements into robust

Qualifications

• Requires 8–10+ years’ experience in designing, developing and supporting applications.
• Expertise in Data Stores (DataBricks, Lakebase, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), Cloud (Azure, AWS), ETL and source control (Git, JIRA).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a technical discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead data architecture design, development and integration of cross‑functional, multi‑platform systems.
• Design, build and maintain ETL pipelines; ensure data governance, security and quality.
• Mentor designers and developers; evaluate new tools and techniques; drive technology decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Application development

DBMS

Emerging technologies

Project management

Technical consulting

Technical leadership

User requirements

Work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

DataBricks

Lakebase

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Azure

AWS

Git

JIRA

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

The Senior Consultant, Application Development is responsible for leading the data technical design, development, and integration of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems. You will drive enhancements to existing technologies and work on complex issues involving one or more technical areas, mentoring employees and performing tasks of advanced technical depth and breadth. Your responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining ETL pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and integration across diverse platforms, as well as ensuring robust data governance and security practices to maintain data quality and compliance. You will provide consultation to senior management on a wide spectrum of existing and emerging infrastructure technologies, translating user requirements into process and data requirements, and developing solutions with far-reaching business impact. As a technical leader, you will develop precise steps and processing logic across all platforms, ensuring that specifications achieve business needs. You will collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure specialists to gather requirements and conduct research to evaluate new and emerging tools and techniques—including proficiency in Python and PostgresSQL for data engineering and analytics. You will identify patterns and best practices to consider in technology proposals, anticipate long-term business issues, and devise new methods and procedures using strong analytic and inductive thinking. Additionally, you will develop project plans based on appropriate standards and methodology and make technology selection decisions, even in situations where business requirements are not fully defined.

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 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. Lead the design of cost-effective and innovative solutions to meet both business objectives and the goal of operational efficiency.
• 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
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the solution lead and interface with the project teams by driving and moderating design review sessions to walk stakeholders through and ensure that the overall design aligns with business requirements as well as architectural directions. Support and mentor junior designers and developers through knowledge sharing, collaboration and effective problem solving

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 8-10+ years’ experience in. designing, developing, implementing and supporting applications with expertise in most of the following: Data Stores (DataBricks, Lakebase, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB), Cloud (Azure, AWS), ETL, and Source control/issue management (Git, JIRA).
• You have hands‑on experience with: DataBricks, Lakebase, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, including managing, optimizing, and scaling these platforms for enterprise data solutions.
• You embrace and champion change. You are passionate about being on top of technology trends. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You have a degree/diploma: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or 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]
• 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, 23rd 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