Director, Solution Design

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

As the Director of Solution Design within the Capital Markets Technology team—specifically in the Corporate and Investment Banking, Finance, and Adjudication Technology group—this individual contributor leverages deep technical expertise and coaching skills to support and guide a team of developers. The role is responsible for delivering end-to-end application services, including production support, implementation of new initiatives, and maintenance of essential applications. By applying leadership through coaching and mentorship, the Director supports the team in managing and sustaining large, critical applications, while driving internal change initiatives aligned with evolving technological requirements. The Director actively collaborates with internal partners, ensuring continuous communication to proactively address potential disruptions in application performance. Additionally, the role oversees the ongoing operations of applications and infrastructure in production, adhering to operational standards, vendor governance, and business requirements. Innovation is fostered across all areas of responsibility, utilizing advanced interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities

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

• 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 managers, 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. 
• Moderate the Solution Creation Process: Lead, facilitate and coordinate the solution design, including ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams.

Who you are

• You are a seasoned technical leader. You have 8+ years of demonstrated experience in: technical architecture, solutions design, Azure Cloud, project management, and senior executive stakeholder management. You have at least 8 years of experience using .NET C#, Python, SQL, API Development, Microservices and at least 5 years of Databricks. Must have a background in Containerization technologies like Kubernetes, Docker and/or OpenShift. Must have at least 5 years of Enterprise Service Bus experience.
• It's an asset if you have experience working and implementing GenAI Agents or LLM.
• You have highly developed analytical and conceptual skills. You are adept at developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex problems.
• You are a bold and authentic leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• 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.

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]

• 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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