CIBC

Lead Software Engineer, API Integrations

CIBC$150K — $170K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of experience in application design and development, especially in enterprise-grade solutions.
  • Proficient in programming with .Net, C#, JavaScript, Python, and more.
  • Strong skills in database management (SQL, PL/SQL) and ETL tools (like SSIS, Azure Data Factory).
  • Experience in cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure and its services.
  • Expertise in security practices for application development, including OAuth and identity integration.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex solution design activities aligned with business requirements.
  • Contribute to and lead technology roadmaps that support business objectives.
  • Interface with project teams to ensure design aligns with architectural directions.
  • Drive design review sessions to engage and mentor stakeholders and junior team members.
  • Design innovative solutions that prioritize operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan and health savings accounts available.
  • Generous paid time off including sick leave and parental leave.
  • Disability and life insurance provided.
  • Hybrid work environment promoting flexibility.
Full Job Description
  • Strategic Development & Execution: Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities. Understand the Commercial Banking business requirements and translate them into system and application design that is 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
  • Stakeholder Management: Act as the solution lead and interface with the project teams by driving and moderating design review sessions to walk stakeholders through and ensure that the overall design aligns with business requirements as well as architectural directions. Support and mentor junior designers and developers through knowledge sharing, collaboration and effective problem solving

Who You Are

  • The successful candidate will be a technically strong, delivery-focused engineer who can operate across front end, backend, API integrations, security, and cloud infrastructure. They should be comfortable working in complex banking enterprise ecosystems, translating requirements into scalable technical solutions, and supporting platforms with significant compliance, audit, and operational rigor.
  • You can demonstrate 7-10+ years’ experience in designing, developing, implementing and supporting applications with expertise in most of the following:
  •  Programming Skills
    • .Net Framework & .Net core : Experienced in developing, maintaining and deploying enterprise-grade web applications using Microsoft .Net technologies. Expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API & JSON, Entity Framework, with React for front end development.  Adept at integrating backend logic with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS, Javascript, Jquery, AJAX)
    • Languages: C#, VB.Net, SQL, PL/SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript , Python, Java, NodeJS
    • Frameworks: .NET Framework (2.0 – 4.7), ASP.NET (Web Forms, MVC, Web API), Entity Framework, LINQ
    • Databases (SQL MI, SQL Server)
    • ETL (SSIS, Databricks, Azure Data Factory), and CI/CD Tools (JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
    • Security: ASP.NET Core Identity / Entra ID / OAuth/OpenID/ allAccess integrations

 

  • Cloud Technologies:
    • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and understanding of cloud-native design, resiliency, and secure deployment patterns.  Experience with: Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor / Application Insights, Entra ID / Azure AD

 

  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with Fenergo CLM(Client Lifecycle Management) or similar client lifecycle / onboarding, KYC(Know Your Customer) / AML platforms
    • Design/ architecture consulting and hands on implementation experience on Fen-X SaaS platform with Salesforce CRM, other CIBC internal custom and third party applications.
    • Familiarity with master data management and customer/entity hierarchy solutions
    • Experience designing systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and multi-environment promotion

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidaysand 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

Work Environment: Hybrid, 2 days in office, 3 days remote

Job Location

IL-Chicago, 70 W Madison St Fl 10

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Emerging Technologies, Project Management Technology, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, User Requirements, 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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