Chapter Lead (Senior Manager), Application Development

CIBC • Toronto, ON

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Digital and CX Technology team as a Chapter Lead (Senior Manager), Application Development, where you'll lead a Chapter of highly skilled API (Java) developers supporting CIBC’s online and mobile banking platforms. In this role, you’ll guide and mentor developers working across multiple Squads and Crews within the Digital Banking and Everyday Banking domains. Your focus will be on building scalable, secure API solutions that enable seamless client experiences and drive CIBC’s digital transformation. Proven technical leadership and team leadership are essential, as you foster a collaborative, innovative environment, champion technical excellence, and ensure your Chapter is aligned with organizational goals and best practices. Leveraging your expertise, you’ll help shape and elevate CIBC’s digital ecosystem, delivering impactful solutions for clients and business partners. 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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in digital application development, with a proven track record guiding high-performing developers and delivering impactful solutions.
• Proven technical and team leadership, consistently demonstrating strong leadership in both technical direction and people management, enabling your teams to excel.
• Strong technical background including Microservices architecture, Cloud-native design and integration patterns, and popular standards like OAuth.
• Hands-on knowledge of Java/J2EE, Spring/SpringBoot, Web Services (SOAP, JSON, and RESTful), Event Messaging, and API Gateway.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Relevant education: a degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field.
• Results-oriented, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business and client needs.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a dynamic environment and responding positively to change.
• Values matter, bringing your real self to work, and living values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Cloud environments such as Kubernetes, Azure/OCP, or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Experience working in Agile environments helps you thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a Chapter of API (Java) developers, fostering continuous learning and technical growth.
• Enable your developers to work effectively across multiple Squads and Crews in the Digital Banking and Everyday Banking domains, ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable, secure APIs that power CIBC’s online and mobile banking platforms.
• Demonstrate proven technical leadership and team leadership, guiding your Chapter to achieve excellence and deliver impactful results.
• Champion modern technologies including Java, Spring/SpringBoot, Microservices Architecture, Cloud-native solutions, and integration patterns, promoting best practices and innovation.
• Support Agile ways of working and DevSecOps pipelines to enhance development and deployment processes.
• Build strong relationships with technology and business partners, communicating progress and addressing challenges proactively.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes, drive innovation, and contribute to technology roadmaps.
• Foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and supports equitable opportunities for all team members.
• Encourage and facilitate ongoing professional development, including training, certifications, and internal mobility.
• Ensure solutions adhere to regulatory, security, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• Benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation offering
• Wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
• Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree