Data Engineering Manager

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

 

As a member of the U.S. Data Strategy team, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment where you will own delivery for Data ETL, analytics and consumption capabilities in alignment with a multi-year Product Roadmap.  With guidance from Enterprise level standards and resources, you will work across functions – Product, Architecture, Data, Stakeholders - to understand business/design/Product objectives, then build solutions, whether internal or external. You will stay ahead of changing technologies and demonstrate experience with clean interfaces and data strategy. This position is dynamic and challenging. We are looking for someone to be a leader, collaborator, and executor. This role requires key hard and soft skills.

 

• Lead and inspire development team of 8-10 technology professionals including developers, testers, and analysts to solve complex data modeling, transformation, and consumption solutions.

• Oversee the development, testing and implementation of Data Solutions including ETL, Analytics, Data Quality and Lineage in a secure cloud environment.

• Hold teams accountable for quality of code, and achieving committed work within a sprint, release, or roadmap

• Lead code reviews to ensure best practice coding processes. Mentoring developers on improvements

• Define and manage resource requirements and allocations, monitor and improve quality, and ensure 'best practice' development techniques.

• Create better ways of solving technical problems and not be afraid of challenging the status quo

• Work to plan releases and release schedules

• Manage intake process for application project estimates

• Identify bottlenecks across SDLC, evaluate performance opportunities, and implement and manage Key Performance Indicators

• Successfully execute Agile Scrum practices including capacity estimation, story pointing, measuring/monitoring velocity, and leveraging ceremonies and practices accordingly

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills needed to facilitate brainstorming sessions, build consensus, and shepherd solutions through governance forums

• Develop proofs of concept (POC) as needed to evaluate product and technical strategies

 

Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in office at least 2 days per week in Chicago Downtown, rest of the days maybe remote.

How you’ll succeed

 

• Critical Thinker – Create better ways of solving technical problems and not be afraid of challenging the status quo.  Define and manage resource requirements and allocations, monitor and improve quality, and ensure 'best practice' development techniques.

• Strong Leader – Lead and inspire onshore and offshore team with multiple skillsets.  Encourage internal growth within individual roles.

• Relationship building – Grow your network, deepen existing relationships, and collaborate with others to ensure the team is connected to the right people and opportunities.  Promote collaboration among technology, product, and business teams to deliver high value enhancements to the Bank’s data ecosystem.

 

Who you are

• You are a caring and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high-performing teams.

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making.

• You can demonstrate experience in

  • 5+ years of experience as a Development Lead on Data Applications

  • Strong data infrastructure and data architecture skills, a proven track record of leading and scaling Data Engineering teams, strong operational skills to drive efficiency and speed, strong project management leadership, and a strong vision for how Data Engineering can proactively improve companies

  • Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques and roles and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to business and technical partners.

  • Proficiency in the Data technology stack, including but not limited to PySpark, Scala, Databricks, ETL, Azure SQL and REST APIs

  • Expertise in data ingestions, data pipeline development, and optimization, reporting, and advanced analytics using Azure and Databricks (Pyspark/Scala) services

  • Exposure to Integration and BI Tools such as Tableau, Cognos or Power BI

  • Significant automation experience for minimizing manual processes

  • Solid understanding of cloud technologies and tools

  • Expert communications with c-suite and key technical partners for development tollgates and governance forums

  • Able to document and tell a ‘story’ for a technical recommendation from framework to feature level

  • Outstanding DevOps practices for environment management and integrity, security, pipeline management, code integrity, compliance, release management

  • Solid execution of practices for Jira/Azure DevOps Taxonomies, Story Writing, Story Pointing, Velocity measurement

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

 

What CIBC offers

 

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:

 

• Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and home.

• Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity.

• Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training.

• Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits programs, retirement savings, and more.

 

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 for the Chicago market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also 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.”

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. ​

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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*, 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

• 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, 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

IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Communication, Data Solutions, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies, People Management, Project Management Technology, Scrum, Technical Leadership, Work Collaboratively