Consultant, Application Development (SAP)

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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What you'll be doing

You will be joining CIBC’s Finance Technology team. As an SAP ABAP Developer, you’ll design, develop, test, and deploy custom SAP applications using ABAP, including Reports, Interfaces, BAPIs, BADIs, User Exits, Enhancements, and Forms. You will work collaboratively with functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Your responsibilities will include conducting code reviews to ensure adherence to SAP best practices and CIBC development standards, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to SAP custom developments and integrations, and optimizing existing SAP programs for improved system performance. You will prepare comprehensive technical documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer to support teams, ensuring all custom solutions comply with SAP best practices and coding standards. You’ll also participate in SAP upgrade and migration projects, support integration activities with other SAP modules and third-party systems, and provide production on-call support after office hours as required. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days per week onsite at the office.

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

• Delivery Focused – Work closely with internal partners to gather requirements, develop, and deploy high-quality, cost-effective SAP custom solutions on schedule. Proactively analyze and optimize existing programs for efficiency and performance, and ensure all deliverables meet SAP and CIBC standards.
•  People Leadership – Share your expertise in ABAP development and SAP S/4HANA with peers and support teams. Mentor and collaborate with colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, code quality, and knowledge sharing.
•  Relationship Management – Build strong relationships with functional teams, project stakeholders, and business partners to understand business needs and translate them into robust technical solutions. Advise on best practices for SAP development and integration, ensuring smooth collaboration across workstreams.
•  Moderate the Solution Creation Process – Lead, facilitate, and coordinate the design, development, and deployment of custom SAP solutions. Ensure technical alignment and compliance across business and technical teams, and support integration with other SAP modules and third-party systems.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate solid experience in ABAP programming, including Reports, Dialog Programming, Enhancements, and Forms (Smart Forms, SAP script, Adobe Forms). You have hands-on experience with Object-Oriented ABAP, development on the S/4HANA platform, and knowledge of HANA-specific optimizations such as CDS Views. Nice to have: SAP certification, experience with SAP FI/CO modules, and familiarity with SAP SDI components and data integration.
•  You have a strong technical foundation. You are proficient to design, develop, test, and deploy custom SAP applications using ABAP, including Reports, Interfaces, BAPIs, BADIs, User Exits, Enhancements, and Forms, Enhancement Framework, BADI/User Exits, modular programming, and developing and consuming OData services. You have experience integrating with SAP Fiori/UI5 applications, and exposure to SAP Fiori/UI5 development is an asset.
•  You are a collaborative problem-solver. You work effectively with both technical and functional teams, possess excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
•  You are compliance-focused and detail-oriented. You prepare comprehensive technical documentation, ensure all solutions comply with SAP best practices and coding standards, and facilitate effective knowledge transfer.
• You adapt and thrive in a hybrid work environment. You are comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and are able to provide production on-call support after normal office hours as needed.
• Values matter to you. You bring your authentic self to work and live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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]

• 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.

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