Technical Team Lead

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is seeking a Technical Team Lead – Application Development to join their Simplii Technology team. This role involves leading a skilled team in building core banking applications and delivering innovative solutions. Candidates should possess extensive experience with technologies like Java, Spring Boot, and cloud services. A Bachelor's degree in relevant fields is required. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on employee development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Development programs

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years’ experience designing, developing, and supporting applications.
• Experience leading teams in Agile delivery methodologies.
• Technical leadership in developing application systems across all technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing team to deliver innovative products.
• Coordinate complex low-level solution design activities.
• Act as the Technical team lead and interface with project teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

OpenShift

Solace

JavaScript

Python

Oracle/SQL databases

Azure

AWS

GIT

Maven

Gradle

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Technical discipline

Job description

Overview

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

Imagine a role where you are responsible for building core banking applications for a digital bank! Imagine doing it within a broader digital and direct core banking team who builds world class digital banking experiences. Well now you can! As Technical Team Lead – Application Development, you will join CIBC’s Simplii Technology team, where you will lead a high performing team of development specialists delivering innovative products and services. This role will lead a team of professional developers that will support the end-to-end application technologies, utilizing SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies. You’ll work closely with your team to drive Simplii\'s transformation and support its continued growth!

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 low level solution design activities. Understand the business requirements and translate them into system and application design artifacts, ensure it’s 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. Support, mentor and build the next generation of development leaders through knowledge sharing, collaboration and effective problem solving to support the continued growth of our organization.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the Technical team lead and interface with the project teams by driving review sessions and support stakeholder walk-throughs and ensure delivery aligns with business requirements as well as architectural directions. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences.

Who You Are

• Demonstrate 8-10+ years’ experience designing, developing, and supporting applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, OpenShift (OCP) clusters, Solace (or similar), JavaScript, Python (asset), Oracle/SQL databases, Azure/AWS cloud, and tools including GIT, Maven, Gradle, JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence. The role is responsible for leading the functional design and development of application systems across all technologies and platforms. The role provides consultation for senior management on a wide spectrum of existing and emerging infrastructure technologies, translating user requirements to process and data requirements and developing solutions for the business with far-reaching impact. The role provides technical leadership to develop precise steps and processing logic across all platforms, ensuring the designed specifications achieve business needs. In addition, the role provides comprehensive senior level technical consulting to other IT senior management and senior technical teams.
• 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 to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. You have a collaborative spirit.
• 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]

• 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 CIBC Square Banking Centre

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Design, Emerging Technologies, Project Management Technology, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, User Requirements, Work Collaboratively