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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The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the detailed technical design and development of applications using various technology platforms. The role performs tasks of technical depth and breadth, utilizing a solid understanding of business dynamics to conduct impact analysis and provide feedback on problems with recommended solutions. The Senior Software Engineer determines methods and approaches to projects, transforming business requirements specifications into programming instructions, designing, coding and testing programs. The role uses judgement and autonomy on day to day tasks, exercising considerable latitude to conduct data source analysis and negotiate with users regarding requirements.  

The Senior Software Engineer collaborates with developers, architects, and infrastructure specialists to gather requirements and conduct research to evaluate the application of new and emerging tools and techniques, identifying patterns and best practices to consider in technology proposals while anticipating long term business issues. The role devises new methods and procedures using strong analytic and inductive thinking, developing project plans based on appropriate standards and methodology.

What You’ll Be Doing
You will be joining CIBC’s Bank USA Application Development team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: Build software solutions using languages and technologies of the .NET framework. You create applications from scratch, configure existing systems, and provide user support, write functional code with a sharp eye for spotting defects. You collaborate with internal teams to design, develop, and maintain software, demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills. Additionally you apply your enthusiasm for the .NET framework and software design/architecture.

At CIBC, we enable the most optimal work environment for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement, spending 3-4 days per week on-site, with other days remote.

How You’ll Succeed

Requirements Analysis: Participate in requirements analysis to understand business needs.

Software Design & Architecture: Collaborate with internal teams to produce robust software design and architecture.

Coding: Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages.

Testing & Deployment: Test and deploy applications and systems.

Maintenance: Revise, update, refactor, and debug code to improve existing software.

Documentation: Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Technical Support: Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support.

Who You Are

You demonstrate 7+ years as a .NET Developer or Application Developer. Familiarity with ASP.NET framework, SQL Server, and design/architectural patterns (e.g., MVC). You have the knowledge of at least one .NET language (e.g., C#, Visual Basic .NET) and HTML5/CSS and familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (REST, RPC). Experience with MS Azure, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Azure DevOps (ADO), and GIT is must. Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in a Scrum team.

You have a degree. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

It is an asset if you are fluent in Object Oriented Design, JSON, and RESTful web services and possess experience writing Unit Tests and UI Automation Tests.

You are a certified individual. AZ-900 certification preferred.

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

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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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, 16th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

AJAX (Programming), Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Applications Programming, C Sharp (Programming Language), Emerging Technologies, JavaScript, Microsoft .NET Development, Microsoft ASP.NET, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, Model-View-Controller (MVC), RESTful APIs, Stored Procedures, Work Collaboratively