Sr. Consultant, Data Platform DevOps

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Benefits program

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Senior Consultant, Data Platform DevOps in Toronto to lead DevOps for a modern data platform. You will drive automation, Terraform IaC, and CI/CD adoption using Azure and Databricks, while collaborating with technology and business partners to advance the platform's reliability.

You’ll mentor teammates, promote best practices, and help evolve the platform architecture in alignment with the technology roadmap. Details on on-site and remote work will be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and implementing DevOps for data platforms.
• Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and monitoring.
• Hands-on with Terraform for IaC and Azure services.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex DevOps design activities translating requirements into scalable designs.
• Drive platform modernization and reliability across the data platform.
• Enhance automation, deployment processes, and infrastructure management.
• Partner with technology and business teams to align with the roadmap.
• Mentor junior team members and foster collaboration.

Skills

DevOps

Azure

Databricks

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Automation

Solutions Design

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Tools

Azure Databricks

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Our team is focused on building and evolving a modern, scalable data platform that supports critical business and technology priorities across CIBC. As a Senior Consultant, Data Platform DevOps, you'll lead the development and enhancement of DevOps practices for our data platform, using technologies such as Microsoft Azure and Databricks. You'll design and implement reliable, automated solutions that improve platform stability, scalability, and efficiency. You'll work closely with partners across technology and the business to translate requirements into practical, forward-looking solutions that align with our technology roadmap. You'll also help drive continuous improvement by promoting best practices, strengthening operational resilience, and supporting the long-term evolution of our platform. 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

• Solution design and delivery - Lead complex solution design activities by translating business requirements into scalable system and application designs that align with our technology roadmap. Document technical functionality, infrastructure, interfaces, and integrations to support clear and effective execution.
• Platform strategy and modernization - Contribute to the evolution of the platform by supporting technology roadmaps that align with business objectives and enterprise direction. Lead multiple complex technology initiatives while advancing consistency, innovation, and operational efficiency across the platform.
• DevOps enablement and automation - Build and enhance DevOps practices for the data platform by improving automation, deployment processes, infrastructure management, and platform reliability. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement that strengthen performance and reduce operational risk.
• Stakeholder partnership - Act as a solution lead for project teams by facilitating design reviews, guiding discussions, and ensuring solutions align with business needs and architectural standards. Build strong relationships with partners to support informed decision-making and successful delivery.
• Coaching and collaboration - Support and mentor junior team members through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and practical problem solving to help strengthen team capability and delivery outcomes.

Who you are

You can demonstrate 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining DevOps processes for data platforms, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of data solutions. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring. Develop and implement terraform to manage infrastructure as code. Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to minimize downtime. Strong expertise in Azure services and Databricks. Hands‑on experience with GitHub for coding and support of CI/CD pipelines. You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise. You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life. 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

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.

• Competitive salary
• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• A benefits program*
• Defined benefit pension plan*
• An employee share purchase plan
• A vacation offering
• Wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points‑based recognition program

*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, 1st Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Automation, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Database Management Systems (DBMS), DevOps, Emerging Technologies, GitHub Actions, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Databricks, Project Management Technology, Solutions Design, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, Terraform (Software), Troubleshooting, User Requirements, Work Collaboratively