Backend Database Developer Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

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 Core Banking and Payments Technology Team. 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 an Application Developer, you'll assist in developing, testing, and supporting the implementation of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems. 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: Capability of Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and REST APIs using Go and Java. Must be able to develop code and test computer programs for straightforward assignments. Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, including encoding, testing, and debugging. Build full-stack solutions that integrate with multiple systems, data sources, and external APIs.

• Systems Implementation: Participate in the technical design, development, and integration of cross functional, multi-platform application systems.

• 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. Work collaboratively with team members to troubleshoot, optimize, and continuously improve the platform.

Who You Are.

• You can demonstrate 1+ years of experience in understanding payment systems. 2-3 years of experience in Go (Golang) or Java. Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Azure PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, Oracle) including schema design, query tuning, and migrations. Hands-on 2-3 years of experience integrating APIs, and event-driven systems (e.g., Solace). 1-2 years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes / OpenShift, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions). Proficient with Bash, PowerShell and optionally Python.. Familiarity with mTLS, JWT, and secure API design practices. Understanding of OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Splunk, or similar monitoring and tracing frameworks. Familiarity of Git and collaborative development workflows. It is an asset if you have Experience in cloud environments (Azure). Exposure to microservice architecture and service mesh (e.g., Istio). Knowledge of financial, payments, or high-throughput transaction systems. Experience in performance tuning and capacity planning of distributed systems.

• You embrace and advocate change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we're actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

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