Director, Application Development

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What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Capital Markets Technology team, specifically the Alternate Solutions Group (ASG). The Director, Technology Development, is responsible for the overall software development and delivery of the portfolio, including ensuring business requirements translate into proper scalable solutions. This role includes responsibilities for the overall technology planning, roadmap, and development, ensuring strategic and tactical Technology plans are developed to enable long term business vision through the achievement of the business. This role will cover all aspects from strategic planning to application delivery and will work alongside cross functional and cross department technology partners. This encompasses the development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of existing application architecture and business solutions, to meet current and future business needs. The application architecture and business solutions are across multiple technology platforms/delivery channels that primarily support the Alternate Solutions Group line of business.

At 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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Technology Design and Leadership: Provide expert technical leadership on application design and architecture, to ensure they are aligned with enterprise strategies/standards and satisfying the technical strategy and design for the business.  Oversee the completion of project deliverables by providing appropriate leadership and resources; ensure optimal quality of the applications while delivering solutions that are aligned with the business strategy; deliver on time and on budget and successfully meet commitments with high quality.
• Delivery Focused – Work closely with internal partners to determine, negotiate and manage projects to the agreed upon timeline. Monitor finances identify opportunities for improvement and recommend appropriate solutions. Under your leadership implement projects in a timely fashion that are of high quality, low cost and on budget.
• Relationship Management – Work closely with project teams, executives,  stakeholders and business partners to develop, and implement application programs. Impact and improve the business by advising application owners on the technology implementation possibilities and requirements. 
• Strong Leadership: Provide technology leadership to the Alternate Solutions Teams teams as required. Balance running daily business of ASG technology while establishing technology strategies and roadmaps aligned to enterprise architecture direction, with a view to continuous improvement. Be an authentic leader who is passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people.  Provide direction, motivate, develop and manage performance of the management team and key staff.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience with:   You have at least 7 years experience with MongoDB, Java, NodeJS and Angular. At least 5 years of leading Development teams ideally within Payments, Financial Services focused industry. This role requires extensive practical experience in application development and end-to-end solution delivery, with the ability to understand and verify technical designs. Possess expert level knowledge in design and analysis methodology and application development processes within the financial services industry. Maintain knowledge of leading & emerging technologies, with the ability to deliver first-to-market solutions for non-traditional clients situated in multiple global markets.  It’s an asset if: You have experience with Azure Cloud (migration planning, cloud-native architecture, DevOps practices) and deep understanding of the Payments industry or have worked within a Digitally-focused technology group. Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to enhance developer productivity and solution delivery is highly valued.
• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.  You have passion for client service and you want  the work you do each day to result in a  positive client experience.
• 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 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.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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.

• 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, 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.

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