Description:
As a member of CIBC’s team, the Senior Backend Developer 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 Application Developer determines methods and approaches to projects, transforming business requirements specifications into programming instructions, designing, coding and testing programs. In addition, the role plays a key role in the development and implementation of database management solutions, supporting the company’s backup plans. 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.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. 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
- Programming Skills - Develop, code and test end-to-end stack of applications. Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, including coding, testing, and debugging.
- Systems Implementation - Participate and conduct technical design, development, and integration of cross functional, multi-platform application systems.
- Troubleshooting and Technical Skills – Work closely with key business and technology partners to ensure that business and client impact issues are well understood and addressed. Ensure adherence to all regulatory and information security standards and policies are maintained in all aspects of the application management. Provide technical guidance concerning business implications of application development projects
- Relationship Management - Build strong relationships and partnerships with technical team members, clients, vendors and peers. Lead discussions, listen and ask the right questions to ensure problems/issues are identified and resolved. Express oneself and communicate with others verbally at an advanced level; recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure.
Who You Are
- You can demonstrate experience. Senior ETL Developer/Support and Integration Specialist with 3-5 years of experience supporting critical, customer-facing enterprise applications and internal stakeholders. Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), data pipelines, batch processing, and relational databases including Oracle and SQL/PLSQL. Hands-on experience with ETL and big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Tez, Syncsort, Informatica, and Databricks, along with strong scripting skills in Unix and Python. Skilled in designing scalable, reliable ETL workflows and optimizing data movement across systems. Proven background in production support, incident troubleshooting, and ensuring operational stability for time-sensitive project deliveries, including after-hours rotational support. Adept at collaborating with technology and business teams to maintain efficient, high-performing data pipelines and application support processes. Additional exposure to modern DevOps and delivery tools including GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence.
- You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.
- You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of a team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
- You put our clients first. Passion for client service - You want the work you do each day to result in a positive client experience.
- You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
- 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 passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and build trust through respect and authenticity and enjoy being a team member.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.