Senior Technical Architect

CIBC • Chicago, IL

3d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At CIBC, we’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. As a Senior Technology Architect in our Enterprise Architecture team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the bank’s future technology landscape. Your strong expertise in delivering architecture in financial services will drive transformation, enhance client experience, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, data management and security standards. 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

• You demonstrate 8+ years of experience in software design and architecture with an understanding of data management principles including data modeling, data warehousing, data integration, data governance as well as cloud-native solutions, containerization, and public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) in addition to an experience with both bespoke and vendor platforms (FIS an asset), and combinations thereof.
• You bring 5+ years within financial services, focusing on banking, payments, or lending.
• You have a solid experience within enterprise architecture (TOGAF, BIAN, or related), system design, application development, and operational resilience with an advanced knowledge of software architecture, microservices, API integrations (including open banking/finance), messaging frameworks (ex MQ, Kafka, etc) and data management and analytics platforms.
• You are a certified professional. TOGAF 9; Azure or AWS related certifications; CISSP or equivalent certification is an asset.
• You have a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• You are a strong communicator: You possess strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and evaluate current and emerging technologies and drive to decisions that deliver the best solutions for the business.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is a plus.
• FIS an asset

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Data Strategy: Create a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the organization's overall business strategy, outlining how data will be managed, used, and integrated across the enterprise.
• Architecture Development - Design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions for core banking, payments, lending, investment products, and digital platforms. Establish and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and documentation. Evaluate and recommend technologies to improve system performance and scalability.
• Regulatory and Security Compliance - Ensure compliance with regulatory, data management and security standards in all designs. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and enhance cybersecurity and operational resilience.
• Strategic Leadership - Define and execute architecture aligned with strategic business objectives. Develop long-term technology roadmaps and future-state architecture visions. Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies and their impact.
• Collaboration and Mentorship - Partner with cross-functional teams to align technology requirements with business goals. Mentor design and development teams on architectural best practices. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.
• This role has an expected salary range of $150,000- $180,000 USD in Chicago, Illinois based on experience, qualifications.
• The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.
• CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
• a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees