Senior Software Engineer - US Risk Technology

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 visit CIBC.com

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.

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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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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*, 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 [email protected]

• 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, 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

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)