Sr. Performance Test Analyst, IT Quality Assurance

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

Job summary

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is seeking a Senior Performance Test Analyst to join its IT Quality Assurance team in Toronto. This full-time position involves developing and executing test scenarios, maintaining compliance with testing standards, and engaging in both onsite and remote work within a hybrid model. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a background in software testing with experience in performance testing tools.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Banking benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance programs

Social recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Performance Testing Lifecycle including workload models and pacing.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies as part of Software Testing Life Cycle.
• Ability to program in Java or Python considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test scenarios for Production Acceptance testing.
• Coordinate performance testing activities across various teams.
• Monitor quality standards and report testing progress.

Skills

Application Testing

Technical Support

Investigating

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Diploma in Computer Engineering

Tools

Micro Focus ALM

LoadRunner

Performance Center

Job description

Sr. Performance Test Analyst, IT Quality Assurance

Sr. Performance Test Analyst, IT Quality Assurance

Apply locations Toronto, ON | Full time | Posted Yesterday | End Date: July 2, 2025 | Job requisition id 2512029

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 Performance Test Analyst, IT Quality Assurance is responsible for developing and executing test scenarios and scripts for Production Acceptance testing across multiple platforms, in compliance with established controls, standards, policies, and procedures. The role utilizes a solid understanding of the Performance Testing lifecycle to define and document criteria for testing and present results following the defined testing methodology. The Senior Performance Test Analyst troubleshoots problems and provides technical training to less experienced employees, maintaining test system configurations and executing test scripts using test tools for compliance with testing standards. The role uses judgment and autonomy on day-to-day tasks, exercising considerable latitude in analyzing and resolving complex problems during test execution, or escalating issues and concerns. The role proactively addresses problems within the scope of responsibility and identifies areas for improvements.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you'll succeed

• Testing Expertise – Good understanding of Performance testing and its lifecycle as well as the fundamentals and concepts such as workload models, pacing, correlation, think time, etc. Ability to speak the language of performance testing.
• Execute Testing Activities - Analyze, define, and translate business and non-functional requirements, use cases, designs, and specifications into testing requirements. Manage and coordinate performance testing activities for small and large projects across many teams with both onsite and offshore resources. Ability to troubleshoot or raise/log performance defects.
• Relationship Building - Respond to client's inquiries and requests, providing professional high-quality customer service for the assigned portfolio to ensure client satisfaction. You will liaise and interact with clients as part of the daily management of your portfolio technology to support objectives or address issues, demonstrating good written and oral communication skills.
• Collaboration - Work with test leads, business, business analysts, and development teams to establish test plans, standards, and procedures that add value to software projects and satisfy the constraints of the project by reviewing project documentation.
• Monitor & Reporting - Monitor project adherence to quality standards and track/provide progress testing status reporting as needed. Adhere to CIBC’s processes through all phases of the software development life cycle—ensure test activities are compliant to test standards. Recognize, anticipate, and resolve testing activities challenges during the testing life cycle.
• Tech savvy - Experience using Application Performance Monitoring [APM] tools and executing different test types, developing scripts, analyzing results, and creating HTML reports. Experience using Micro Focus ALM, LoadRunner, Performance Center, LoadRunner Enterprise, or equivalent tools, as well as Microsoft Office.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in Software Testing Life Cycle—Agile or Waterfall methodologies, QA approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems. It is an asset if you have programmed in Java or Python and if you have built simulators or have knowledge of Parasoft Visualize.
• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or similar.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• 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

Application Configuration, Applications Support, Application Testing, Infrastructure Management (IM), Investigating, Project Coordination, Technical Support

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.