Java Application Specialist

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Enterprise Technology, Financial Crimes & Enterprise Risk Technology division. You’ll be at the heart of CIBC’s digital transformation, building easy, flexible, and personalized banking solutions to enhance client experience and change the way that people bank. As a Senior Application Developer you will be joining the Enterprise Anti-Money Laundering Technology – Global Screening Solutions team where you will be actively participate in developing, testing and supporting real-time sanctions screening shared service.  You’re primary responsibility will be the design, development, testing and implementation of business rules to mitigate false-positive hits on payment transactions. Within a team of senior team members, you’ll broaden your technical skills and help build the bank of the future.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Programming Skills - Develop, code and test computer programs for straightforward assignments. Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, including encoding, testing, and debugging.
• Systems Implementation - Conduct the technical design, development, and integration of cross functional, multi-platform application systems. And oversee operational activities, including issue management notification/communication, resolution, root cause determination), problem management, deviation management, and risk management. 
• Planning and Coordination - Effectively interact with stakeholders, end users, business analysts, and technical resources to gather requirements and prepare design specifications as instructed by senior team members. You will also lead the effort estimation process for project or intake-driven requirements, soliciting the appropriate inputs, completing the required documentation and ensuring adequate reviews.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience as follows:

• Must have 3+ years of experience as a Java Application Specialist, or in a similar role.
• Must have working knowledge of IBM WebSphere MQ with systems integration or messaging system experience.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience working in WINDOWS, UNIX, LINUX environments, including scripting.
• Must have 3 -5 years of experience SQL programming in Oracle, or similar. Must have 3-5 years of experience supporting databases, ideally Oracle 19c and above.
• Must have the ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with the business as well as peers and wide variety of stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Risk Management, Technology, etc.)
• 3-5 years of experience with XML, XML Parsers, web services, specifically SOAP.
• 3-5 years of experience , Linux/Unix Commands, Shell scripting, Schedulers-Autosys, File Transfer-Feedhub, and Source control tool GITHUB Etc.
• Any prior experience with Fircosoft is an asset.
• Previous experience delivering a COTS solution is considered an asset.
• Experience in delivering technology such as enterprise shared services.
• Previous AML and/or Compliance knowledge is an asset.
• Understanding of real time and batch architectures.
• Knowledge of major tasks, deliverables, formal methodologies and disciplines for delivering new or enhanced applications.
• 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]

• 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 15th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Application Development, Design, Enterprise Technologies, Team Development