Sr Software Engineer (SQL/Databricks)

CIBC•Chicago, IL

1d•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. As a Senior Software Engineer (SQL/Databricks), you will leverage your expertise to contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of critical software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust applications, drive technical innovation, and ensure high-quality delivery that supports strategic business objectives and elevates client experiences. 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 at our Chicago location, while other days may be remote.

Requirements

5-7 years of related experience OR Combination of education and experience, ideally within financial services or tech.
Azure/Databricks data engineering expertise (PySpark/Scala, ETL, Azure SQL, REST APIs).
Expertise in data ingestions, data pipeline development, and optimization, reporting, and advanced analytics using Azure and Databricks (Pyspark/Scala) services and/or SQL Server/SSIS is a must.
Strong SQL Server development experience (required) and SSIS (desired) along with strong pipeline delivery skills (ingestion, transformation, optimization, reporting/analytics).
DevOps/SDLC excellence (CI/CD, environment integrity, security, compliance, release management).
Exposure to Integration and BI Tools such as Tableau, Cognos or Power BI.
Agile delivery mastery (Jira/Azure DevOps, story writing/pointing, velocity management).
Executive-level communication for technical recommendations and governance forums.
Degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field or relevant certifications and/or completion of a relevant bootcamp.
Extensive knowledge of banking products (desired), services, and industry regulations; expert understanding of current industry trends and developments; ability to influence strategic decisions using industry knowledge.
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.

Nice To Haves

Automation mindset to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency is desired.

Responsibilities

Deliver projects with moderate oversight, owning outcomes, scope, and task delegation.
Translate goals into clear technical tasks, make decisions within defined parameters, and ensure delivery aligns with departmental objectives and timelines.
Design and ship secure, scalable solutions across the stack.
Drive automation, comprehensive testing, CI/CD, and observability, while reducing technical debt and improving performance and reliability.
Leverage GitHub CoPilot in Software Development best practices.
Apply banking product and regulatory knowledge to shape solutions and initiatives.
Leverage current industry trends to drive measurable process and product improvements, making data-driven trade-offs and recommendations.
Participate in project-level risk assessments, define and execute mitigation plans, and embed security/privacy-by-design.
Ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements, stay current on regulatory changes, and partner with Compliance and Audit for effective oversight.
Work across product, design, operations, and partner teams.
Communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly; influence cross-functional outcomes; participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing to raise team standards.