Lead Java Developer

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.

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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, 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 integrations and patterns.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview

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 systems and business logic effectively. 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 the quality of work and high productivity. Be able to bring a positive influence on 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, and troubleshooting and have a 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  8+ years of experience in Java/J2EE, Spring/Springboot, Web Services (SOAP, JSON and RESTFul). Proven and solid hands-on experience in Microservices and API development in an enterprise environment. Hands-on experience in Spring State Machine or equivalent experience. It is an asset if you are familiar with Agile methodologies and Cloud environments (Azure/OCP, Kubernetes 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 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 the success of the team not that of any individuals.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. 

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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-

• 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

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