Sr. Manager, Application Development

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is seeking a Senior Manager for Application Development to oversee crucial projects in banking and payments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leading teams, applying Agile methodologies, and demonstrating strong technical leadership, particularly in Java and cloud technologies.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Banking benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee and family assistance programs

Social recognition program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
• 5-8 years’ experience leading a team in Agile framework.
• Hands-on experience in Software Design using SOLID principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple development projects and production support for core banking services.
• Oversee application programming activities and ensure best practice development techniques.
• Lead and coach a high-performing team to maximize contributions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Application Development

Technical Leadership

Project Management Technology

Emerging Technologies

People Management

Application Testing

Work Collaboratively

Education

Degree/Diploma in Computer Science

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 Manager, Application Development for CIBC Core banking and Payments, is a professional responsible for managing multiple development projects, development groups and production support functions for a major line of business. The role applies professional knowledge to oversee the development, testing and implementation of organization-wide systems, directing, motivating and developing staff to maximize their individual contribution and function effectively as a team. The Senior Manager, Application Development leads a team to manage resource requirements and allocations, monitor and improve quality, and ensure 'best practice' development techniques. Additionally, the role works with the business in the development, testing and implementation of application programs that help promote business improvement.

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

• Understanding Requirements – Track and analyze operating environment for specified services and implement corrective actions as needed. Work with clients and internal partners to determine, negotiate, and manage services to the agreed standards. Monitor service levels to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Design and Development: Perform and coordinate complex application programming activities. Design the application's technical infrastructure using specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches. Lead the design and development of cost-effective and innovative solutions.
• People Leadership – Lead and coach a high performing group team of individuals. Direct, motivate, and develop your team, maximizing their contributions and professional growth. Share knowledge and collaborate to come up with effective solutions to problems.
• Relationship Management – Work closely with clients and business partners to develop, test, and implement application program. Impact and improve the business by advising application owners on the technology possibilities and requirements.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience with 8 plus years of experience leading Java, Spring Boot and Angular. 5-8 years’ experience in leading a team of developers and are a seasoned professional with the ability lead in Agile framework. You are a code quality champion with hands-on experience in Software Design using SOLID Design principles. It’s an Asset if: You have good experience of Devops, Client Data Management solutions. Ideally, you understand patterns of designing applications for cloud, Azure preferred. Any certification in cloud or Java.
• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science and related fields.
• You are a bold and authentic leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in ordr to deliver your best.
• 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 create a shared vision.
• 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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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.

Expected End Date

2025-06-30

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 23rd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Application Testing, Emerging Technologies, People Management, Project Management Technology, Technical Leadership, Work Collaboratively