Lead Software Engineer, API Integrations

CIBC • Chicago, IL

1d • $150,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Technically strong, delivery-focused engineer who can operate across front end, backend, API integrations, security, and cloud infrastructure.
• Comfortable working in complex banking enterprise ecosystems, translating requirements into scalable technical solutions, and supporting platforms with significant compliance, audit, and operational rigor.
• 7-10+ years’ experience in designing, developing, implementing and supporting applications.
• Expertise in most of the following: .Net Framework & .Net core: Experienced in developing, maintaining and deploying enterprise-grade web applications using Microsoft .Net technologies. Expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API & JSON, Entity Framework, with React for front end development. Adept at integrating backend logic with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS, Javascript, Jquery, AJAX).
• Languages: C#, VB.Net, SQL, PL/SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript , Python, Java, NodeJS
• Frameworks: .NET Framework (2.0 – 4.7), ASP.NET (Web Forms, MVC, Web API), Entity Framework, LINQ
• Databases (SQL MI, SQL Server)
• ETL (SSIS, Databricks, Azure Data Factory), and CI/CD Tools (JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Security: ASP.NET Core Identity / Entra ID / OAuth/OpenID/ allAccess integrations
• Cloud Technologies: Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and understanding of cloud-native design, resiliency, and secure deployment patterns. Experience with: Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor / Application Insights, Entra ID / Azure AD
• Analytical Thinking
• Application Development
• Database Management Systems (DBMS)
• Emerging Technologies
• Project Management Technology
• Technical Consulting
• Technical Leadership
• User Requirements
• Work Collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Fenergo CLM(Client Lifecycle Management) or similar client lifecycle / onboarding, KYC(Know Your Customer) / AML platforms
• Design/ architecture consulting and hands on implementation experience on Fen-X SaaS platform with Salesforce CRM, other CIBC internal custom and third party applications.
• Familiarity with master data management and customer/entity hierarchy solutions
• Experience designing systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and multi-environment promotion

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities.
• Understand the Commercial Banking 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.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps that are aligned with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business objectives.
• Lead multiple complex technology solutions while maintaining consistency across the platform, adopting best practices and pushing forward continuous improvements.
• Act as the solution lead and interface with the project teams by driving and moderating design review sessions to walk stakeholders through and ensure that the overall design aligns with business requirements as well as architectural directions.
• Support and mentor junior designers and developers through knowledge sharing, collaboration and effective problem solving.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• incentive pay
• banking benefits
• a benefits program
• a 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: No Education Listed