CIBC

Senior Software Engineer - US Risk Technology

CIBC$120K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Software Engineering with a relevant degree
  • Proficient in Python and SQL with hands-on experience in Databricks for ETL processes
  • Experience with Azure cloud services and knowledge of machine learning is advantageous
  • Familiarity with risk management and banking fundamentals is preferred
  • Ability to document the software delivery process clearly using tools like ServiceNow
  • Experience in DevSecOps practices and writing secure code
  • Good communication skills for conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technology partner for the US risk management function
  • Create ETL jobs in Databricks and develop workflow automation solutions
  • Utilize Microsoft Power Platform for building applications
  • Set up and manage the DevOps environment and Azure services
  • Document software development processes and support activities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, technology partners, and external vendors
  • Support the US Risk Management business with AML Tech and other applications

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement with two days on-site
  • Full range of health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid time off including vacation and parental leave
  • 401(k) plan and other financial benefits
  • Special employee perks and recognition programs
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Software Engineer on the US Risk Technology team, you'll serve as a technology partner for the US risk management function. We are working on challenging projects, creating ETL jobs in DataBricks, building workflow automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, data flows with Azure data lake storage and DevOps environment set up. The role offers exposure to the full range of the software development life cycle, from development to testing to support. This Senior Software Engineer also builds solutions in AML Tech, Databricks, and other applications to support the US Risk Management business.

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 2 days per week on-site, while other days may be remote.

How You'll Succeed
  • Technical Skills - make the link between business problems and technology solutions with a cloud-first mindset. Using tools such as SQL, DataBricks, Python, Microsoft Power Platform and Azure App Services.
  • Cloud Computing - Use the full range of Microsoft Azure Services with exposure to machine learning. Azure Certifications would be an asset (AZ-900).
  • Documentation - Comfortable documenting each step of the software delivery life cycle on wiki and our change management software ServiceNow.
  • DevSecOps - Write secure code following industry best practices and incorporate DevSecOps into your workflow.
  • Communication - write with precision and clarity. Express technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Collaboration - build trusted working relationships with business stakeholders, technology partners, and external vendors.
  • Business Savvy - apply knowledge of banking and risk management to ensure alignment between business objectives and software requirements.
  • Continuous Learning - stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, changes in the banking industry, and regulatory developments.


Who You Are
  • You can demonstrate 5-7 years experience within Software Engineering with a relevant post-secondary degree. You must be proficient in languages such as Python and bring hands-on experience with Databricks platform implementing ETL processes. You must be comfortable writing SQL queries. Experience with PySpark or Spark SQL for data processing along Microsoft Azure would be valuable. Work with databases, cloud computing, or application development/support would be particularly relevant.
  • It's an asset if you have experience with C#, .Net, or PoweApps.
  • You understand banking fundamentals. Exposure to risk management, capital stress testing, credit risk models, and regulatory compliance would be particularly relevant.
  • You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order 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're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to 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 the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
  • Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.


At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 for the Chicago 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), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members."

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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Job Location
IL-Chicago, 70 W Madison St Fl 10

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
40

Skills
.NET Programming, Application Development, Applications Programming, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Devops, Databricks Platform, Data Lake, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Databricks, Microsoft Azure Portal, PostgreSQL, PySpark, Python (Programming Language), Python Software Development, Software Development, SQL Databases, Structured Query Language (SQL)

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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