Sr. Application Developer (Accessibility and Forms)

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Canada seeks a Senior Application Developer to focus on accessibility compliance and enhance user experiences by developing digital forms using Adobe Experience Manager. The ideal candidate will have expertise in frontend development, ensuring compliance with WCAG standards, and possess collaborative skills to work closely with analysts and other developers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Benefit program

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Social recognition program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in frontend development (XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility requirements is a strong asset.
• Technical experience with databases such as SQL is also an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support tagging and accessibility compliance on the Enterprise Application Suite.
• Convert business requirements and rules into dynamic form logic with scripting.
• Develop and implement tagging for digital statements within the EAS application.

Skills

Accessibility Compliance

JavaScript

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Application Development

User Interfaces (UI)

WCAG

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

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 Senior Application Developer, you will need to support tagging and accessibility compliance on the Enterprise Application Suite (EAS) using AccessibilityNow Designer. The primary focus of this role is to ensure digital statements and forms are properly tagged to meet accessibility standards. Hands-on experience with AccessibilityNow Designer is an asset, but not a must.

You will also be responsible for creation of forms inAdobe Enterprise Manager - Designer as static and dynamic PDF, HTML5 and Adaptive forms to improve user experience and ensure forms meet AA WCAG accessibility requirements. As form developer you will convert business requirements and rules into dynamic form logic with some scripting, also leveraging common AEM components and templates. The developer also supports migration of Access database to SQL database frontend UI. For the role you work closely with Form Analysts, BSA and QA to. Also you are engaged in supporting operational and continuous improvement Forms Management initiatives.

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

• Collaborative Development : Convert specifications about business requirements into programming instructions. Conduct impact analysis, and analysis of organizational needs & goals, for development and implementation of application systems.

• Programming Ability: Develop, review, analyze, and modify programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system. Provide support for existing production applications, and recommend opportunities for enhancements.

• Code Quality : Contribute to code-review sessions and ensure overall code quality aligns with business and project requirements. Monitor production and user acceptance testing support to troubleshoot complex problems on applications and technologies .

• Accessibility: Develop and implement tagging for digital statements within the EAS application using AEM Form Designer. Ensure all forms and statements meet accessibility standards (WCAG), using tools such as AccessibilityNow Designer.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience in: 1-2 years of hands-on experience in frontend development (xml, html, css, Javascript ) , preferably for creation of webforms, as well as a pulse on innovative technology . Knowledge of WCAG accessibility requirements is a strong asset . Technical experience with databases such as SQL is also an asset.

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

• 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 are passionate about client service - You want the work you do each day to result in a positive client experience.

• 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, 24th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accessibility Compliance, Accessibility Standards, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Change Management, Code Reviews, Collaboration, Computer Programming, JavaScript, Software Code Quality, User Interfaces (UI), WCAG