Consultant, Application Development – CIBC

Title of the Job: Consultant, Application Development

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: 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.To learn more about CIBC, please visitWhat You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be joining CIBC’s Application Engineering/ECIS team. You’ll be at the heart of CIBC’s digital transformation, delivering complex, enterprise-scale application services projects involving multiple back-end systems. As a Consultant, Application Development, you are responsible for leading the technical design, development and integration of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems and provide enhancements to existing technologies. The role works on complex issues involving one or more technical areas, mentoring employees and performing tasks of advanced technical depth and breadth. The Consultant, Application Development collaborates with developers, architects, Business Analysts 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. You’ll be part of the team that performs technical design, development, maintenance and integration of software applications. You will maintain records to document program development and will provide support for existing production applications.How You’ll Succeed

• Design and development – Perform and coordinate complicated application programming activities. Design the application’s technical infrastructure using specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches. Lead the design and development of cost-effective and innovative solutions.
• Strategic planning – Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business goals. Lead multiple complicated projects involving backend systems, new technology, and the enhancement of existing applications.
• Leadership skills – Act as a development lead and run code-review sessions with the wider team to ensure the project is on track to meet goals. Support and mentor intermediate and senior developers by sharing knowledge, collaborating and problem solving.

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups or activities. Effective judgment in prioritizing and time allocation. Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Demonstrate knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience in 8+ years of Java application development and support. You can clearly demonstrate technical understanding of Java/J2EE, JSON/REST API, RDBMS/SQL, GitHub, Docker, Maven/Gradle, Postman, Junit, App security Scan tools (Blackduck, fortify, SonarQube), Jenkins, CI/CD. You have work experience in structured Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile environment. Ideally, you have good verbal & written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to articulate yourself clearly to technology partners.
• 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 bring a shared vision to life.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you’re empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• 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.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC OffersAt 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 conditionsWhat you need to knowCIBC 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 contactYou 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, 21st FloorEmployment Type RegularWeekly Hours 37.5Skills Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Applications Programming, Emerging Technologies, IT Strategic Planning, Mentoring Staff, Project Management Technology, Work Collaboratively

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