Data Engineering Lead

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

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Global Asset Management (GAM) Technology. You’ll be at the heart of CIBC’s digital transformation, building easy, flexible, and personalized banking solutions to enhance client experience and change the way that people bank. As an Technical Lead for Application Developer, you’ll be leading the design and development and be the SME in developing, testing, and supporting the implementation of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems. Within a team of senior team members, you’ll broaden your technical skills and help build the bank of the future. 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: Capability of Designing, developing, and maintaining the integrity of GAM data warehouse in Azure platform
• Must be able to perform code review for fellow developers and hands on development as well.
• Systems Implementation: Participate in the technical design, development, and integration of cross functional, multi-platform application systems.
• Strategic Development & Execution: Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities. Understand the business requirements and translate them into system and application design that is aligned with our technology roadmap. Design and document the technical functionality, infrastructure, interfaces, and integrations. Lead the design of cost-effective and innovative solutions to meet both business objectives and the goal of operational efficiency.
• People Leadership – Lead and coach a high performing group team of individuals via indirect reporting. Share knowledge and collaborate to come up with effective solutions to problems and Relationship Management – Work closely with clients and business partners to develop, test, and implement application program. Impact and improve the business by advising application owners on the technology possibilities and requirements.

Who You Are

You can demonstrate 8+ years of experience in enterprise data engineering and Azure platform delivery, with expert knowledge and experience in Synapse, Databricks, Unity Catalog, and its Medallion data architecture.

You have hands‑on experience designing, building, and governing scalable data platforms using Databricks, Delta Lake, PySpark, and Spark SQL, with a strong focus on secure, high-performing, and well‑governed data solutions.

You have proven experience translating business requirements into technical design and solutions and working with both technology and business partners to deliver business‑aligned capabilities.

You also bring strong development experience in Azure Data Factory to orchestrate data loading / transformation, Python, along with solid knowledge of Azure SQL, Azure Functions, API integration, CI/CD, observability, and cloud security.

Experience in Global Asset Management, investment data, and enterprise governance frameworks is a strong asset.

You embrace and advocate change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise. You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life. You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.

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.

• competitive salary
• incentive pay
• banking benefits
• a benefits program*
• defined benefit pension plan*
• an employee share purchase plan
• a vacation offering
• wellbeing support
• 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 View email address on apply.j-vers.com

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, 11th Floor

Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5

• .Net Full Stack Development
• .Net Full Stack Development
• Apache Synapse
• API Integration
• Asset Data Management
• Asset Management
• Azure Data Lake
• Cloud Data Architecture
• Databricks Platform
• Databricks Unity Catalog
• Data Engineering
• Data Governance Framework
• Data Investigation
• Data Lake
• Enterprise Architecture Framework
• Enterprise Architecture Governance
• Enterprise Data
• Enterprise Data Architecture
• Enterprise Data Integration
• Enterprise Data Management
• Enterprise Data Strategy
• Enterprise IT Governance
• Enterprise Systems Engineering
• Full Stack Development
• Global Client Management
• {+ 5 more}

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.