CIBC

Consultant, Back End Developer

CIBC$90K — $120K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of backend development experience with Java, spring boots, DevOps, CI/CD, Objective C, Xcode, Android SDK, Swift, Web Services, XML, Subversion, and GIT.
  • Familiarity with Object Oriented Design, JSON, and RESTful web services is an asset.
  • Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Business, or related field.
  • Proven ability to work in collaborative environments with cross-functional teams.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and keeping up with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for banking and payments platforms.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and developers to deliver solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews and write unit/UI automation tests to ensure quality.
  • Optimize system performance through identification and implementation of enhancements.
  • Mentor junior developers and promote technical excellence and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Meaningful recognition including competitive salary, incentive pay, and banking benefits.
  • Defined benefit pension plan and an employee share purchase plan.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement with 1-3 on-site days per week.
  • Paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development initiatives.
  • Access to wellbeing support and social recognition program (MomentMakers).
Full Job Description

What you'll be doing

As a Consultant, Backend Developer on the Core Banking and Payments Technology team, you'll play a key role in building and maintaining the systems that power CIBC’s banking and payments platforms. You’ll leverage your expertise in Objective C, Xcode, Android SDK, Swift, and web services to develop robust backend solutions that support seamless client experiences. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure applications are scalable, secure, and efficient. Your responsibilities include troubleshooting complex technical issues, optimizing system performance, and participating in code reviews. You’ll also mentor junior developers, share best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our backend architecture. Your work will directly impact the reliability and innovation of CIBC’s core banking operations.

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

  • Backend Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Objective C, Xcode, Android SDK, Swift, and web services.

  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Partner with business stakeholders, project managers, and fellow developers to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

  • Code Quality & Testing: Conduct code reviews, write unit tests and UI automation tests to ensure reliability and maintainability.

  • System Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance system performance and efficiency.

  • Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing – Provide guidance to junior developers and foster a culture of learning and technical excellence.

Who you are

  • You have extensive backend development experience. You bring 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java, spring boots, DevOps, CI/DI, Objective C, Xcode, Android SDK, Swift, Web Services, XML, Subversion, and GIT.

  • You’re skilled in modern development practices. It’s an asset if you are fluent in Object Oriented Design, JSON, RESTful web services, and have written unit and UI automation tests.

  • You have strong educational credentials. You have a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

  • You thrive in collaborative environments. You enjoy working with cross-functional teams and contributing to collective success.

  • You’re committed to continuous learning. You stay current with emerging technologies and are eager to expand your technical skillset.

  • 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

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 23rd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Application Development, Application Testing, Database Management, Debugging, Impact Analysis, Systems Troubleshooting, Work Collaboratively

About CIBC

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The bank is headquartered at Commerce Court in the city's Financial District. CIBC's Institution Number is 010, and its SWIFT code is CIBCCATT. It is one of two Big Five banks founded in Toronto, the other being the Toronto-Dominion Bank. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was formed through the June 1, 1961, merger of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Imperial Bank of Canada, the largest merger between chartered banks in Canadian history. The bank has four strategic business units: Canadian Personal and Business Banking, Canadian Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, U.S. Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets. It has international operations in the United States, the Caribbean, Asia, and United Kingdom; Globally. CIBC serves more than eleven million clients, and has over 40,000 employees. The company ranks at number 172 on the Forbes Global 2000 listing.
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