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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Apply by
- Nov 4, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 38 hours per week
- Office presence
- 2 days per week
Job summary
You will lead the design and development of complex API solutions for digital banking channels while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement in development processes and lead operational support activities to ensure system performance.
Job details
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 You will be joining CIBC’s Digital technology group serving retail and small business customers. This group provides strategic partnership, production support and project execution to three primary internet sites (CIBC Online Banking, cibc.com and Simplii Financial), and mobile banking. You will be a key member of the technology team supporting CIBC’s Digital Transformation, successfully implementing complex, enterprise-scale solutions on modern platforms with a variety of system integration and patterns. As a Consultant Back End Developer, you first need to be an expert programmer. You will lead development and implementation of solutions to main Digital channels in a hands-on way. You will also be part of the exciting journey to take our systems into Cloud. 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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. How you’ll succeed Design and development: Lead API design by analyzing business requirements and following high level design. Lead API development following the right design patterns and best practices. Be good at coding complex system and business logic in an effective way. Be good at modern development concepts and processes, both understanding and practice. Continuous improvement: Be the advocate for continuous improvement in both processes and best practices. Firm believer in quality of work and high productivity. Be able to bring a positive influence to the team you work with. Having the right understanding of modern technology and modern development culture is an asset. Operational efficiency: Lead next level support for operational activities. Be good at problem solving, troubleshooting and have sound understanding of performance tuning Mentorship skills: Be able to coach junior developers in the team and provide technical guidance Who you are You can demonstrate experience in: Java/J2EE, Spring/Springboot, Web Services (SOAP, JSON and RESTFul). Proven and solid hands-on experiences in Microservices and API development in an enterprise environment, which usually takes 8 – 10 years to build. It is an asset if you are familiar with Agile methodologies and Cloud environments (Kubernetes, Azure/OCP or equivalent) You embrace change. You are passionate about being up to speed with technology trends. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. Your influence makes an impact. You are able to coach and provide technical guidance to junior developers in the team to help them to grow. You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You are always ready to learn new tools and trends. You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand that the real success is success of the team not that of any individuals. 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. *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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com 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, 19th Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Applications Programming, Emerging Technologies, IT Strategic Planning, Mentoring Staff, Project Management Technology, Work Collaboratively
What you’ll do
You will lead the design and development of complex API solutions for digital banking channels while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement in development processes and lead operational support activities to ensure system performance.
Requirements
The role requires 8-10 years of proven hands-on experience in Java/J2EE, Spring/Springboot, and Microservices development within an enterprise environment. Candidates should also possess strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with modern cloud platforms and Agile methodologies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Incentive pay
- Banking benefits
- Benefits program
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Employee share purchase plan
- Vacation offering
- Wellbeing support
- MomentMakers recognition program
- Purpose Day
Listed skills
- Microsoft Azure · Preferred
- Kubernetes · Preferred
- Agile · Preferred
- Java · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Java
- J2EE
- Spring
- Springboot
- Web Services
- SOAP
- JSON
- RESTful
- Microservices
- API Development
- Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Azure
- OCP
- Agile
- Performance Tuning
- Project Implementation
- Project Management
- Mentorship
- Agile Methodology
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Influencing Skills
- Business Requirements
- Innovation
- Continuous Improvement Process
- French Language
- Strategic Partnership
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Azure
- Emerging Technologies
- RESTful API
- Spring Boot
- Advocacy
- Software Design Patterns
- Digital Transformation
- Operational Efficiency
- Analytical Thinking
- Digital Technology
- Digital Channels
- API Design
- Jakarta EE
- Systems Integration
- Application Development
- Business Logic
- Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)
- Mobile Banking
Job areas
- Technology
- Software
- Finance & Accounting
- Consulting
- Back End Developer
- Back End Developer / Engineer
- Web and Multimedia Developers
- Web Developers
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