Technical Team Lead

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Senior Consultant in Application Development to lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with technologies such as Java and Microservices, demonstrating strong leadership and technical skills. CIBC fosters a dynamic work environment that values your personal strengths, allowing you to thrive and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application development.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Azure, and DevOps tools.
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the functional design and development of application systems.
• Provide technical leadership and consultation to IT management.
• Design and document system functionalities aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Azure

Technical Leadership

Web Application Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift Container

Angular

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

The Senior Consultant, Application Development 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 Senior Consultant, Application Development provides technical leadership to develop precise steps and processing logic across all platforms, ensuring the designed specifications meet business needs. Additionally, the role offers comprehensive senior-level technical consulting to other IT senior management and technical teams. The role involves making technology selection decisions in situations where business requirements are not fully defined.

At CIBC, we enable the most optimal work environment for you to thrive. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed during your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Strategic Development & Execution: Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities. Understand business requirements and translate them into system and application designs aligned with our technology roadmap. Design and document technical functionalities, infrastructure, interfaces, and integrations. Lead the design of cost-effective and innovative solutions to meet business objectives and operational efficiency.

• Strategy and Roadmap: Contribute to technology roadmaps aligned with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business objectives. Lead multiple complex technology solutions, maintaining consistency across platforms, adopting best practices, and pushing continuous improvements.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the solution lead and interface with project teams by driving and moderating design review sessions to ensure overall design alignment with business requirements and architectural directions. Support and mentor junior designers and developers through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 5+ years of experience in: designing, developing, implementing, and supporting applications with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Azure, Azure DevOps, BAMOE, Kubernetes, OpenShift Container, and Angular (optional).

• You embrace and champion change: You are passionate about staying on top of technology trends and continuously evolving your skills and work methods.

• Your influence makes an impact: You understand that relationships and networks are key to success and inspire outcomes through effective communication.

• You’re digitally savvy: You seek innovative solutions and adapt easily to new tools and trends.

• You have a degree/diploma: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.

• Values matter to you: You bring your authentic self to work and live our values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We seek applicants with diverse abilities and provide accessible candidate experiences. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

• You must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and, if applicable, possess a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete assessments and skills tests (such as coding, simulation, MS Office). Our goal is to learn about your capabilities and provide you with more information about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 16th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Primary Recruiter

Anju Rani

Skills

Application Development, Business Requirements, Design, Docker, Functional Designs, Java, Microservices Architecture, Spring Boot, Technical Leadership, User Requirements, Web Application Development