Director Technology Architecture
Director Technology Architecture
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Job Description
Were building a relationshiporiented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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
What Youll Be Doing
As the Director Technology Architecture you will collaborate with CIBC business and technology partners to align objectives and translate requirements into a practical concrete design employing your deep knowledge and understanding of technical design principles and best practices. This role will be responsible to deliver on business objectives improving the way we work creating meaningful value and delighting our client base. You will progress the architecture development processes through CIBCs architecture governance and control management frameworks. A primary focus of this role will be supporting the Personal and Business Banking and Investment Portfolio businesses.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 13 days per week onsite while other days will beremote.
How youll succeed
Strategic Leadership: Partner with CIBCs technical and business leaders external partners and vendors to guide the development of strategic solutions that align with organizational goals.
Architecture Development: Lead the creation and of architecture strategies that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness across all banking operations while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Alignment with CIBC standards: within the portfolio of projects/initiatives assigned act as an internal consultant to ensure each proposed solution meets the technical standards guiding principles and architectural practices.
Driving Innovation: Stay abreast of evolving industry and market strategies that influence your work and promote the evolution of our design practice. Cultivate a culture of innovation by leveraging exceptional interpersonal communication and problemsolving skills to identify and implement cuttingedge solutions.
Governance and Compliance: Ensure that all architectural initiatives comply with established governance frameworks and industry best practices mitigating risks and enhancing operational integrity.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization to facilitate collaboration and support for architectural initiatives.
Collaboration with Architecture Community: Engage with the architecture community to explore and develop Points of View (POVs) for selected technologies sharing insights that drive architectural excellence and inform strategic decisionmaking.
Balance competing interests between the delivery constraints (time and money) with sustainable solutions designed for our modern consumers
Who You Are
You can demonstrate experience in: 5 years Endtoend architecture with strong knowledge of enterprise Java stack frontend technologies mobile applications (android and IOS) middleware databases (SQL & NoSQL) Data Lake RESTful APIs streaming technologies DevOps and Agile methodologies/tools. Ideally you are well versed at identifying the need for and ensuring the development of key architecture processes to meet the needs of the business. You keep abreast of the external environment IT best practices and regulatory guidelines in order to provide stewardship advise company executives on appropriate actions/plans and recommend the introduction of new systems to support the changing business environment. Were looking for someone able to selfdrive to discover in order to define and develop solutions to problemsolving. Its preferred if you have: Previous experience supporting a Financial Services client. Familiarity with microservice API Cloud and headless design concepts and frameworks.
You love to learn. Youre passionate about growing your knowledge and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.
You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because its the right thing to do.
You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
You embrace and champion change. Youll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.
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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 pointsbased 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
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 attributebased 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
81 Bay Street 1st FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Business Requirements Change Management Data Architecture Data Management Enterprise Technologies IT Architecture People Management Technical Leadership Work CollaborativelyRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
