Lead Developer, iOS Application Development

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 Digital Technology team. You’ll be at the heart of CIBC’s digital transformation, successfully delivering complex, enterprise-scale mobile projects involving multiple back-end systems. As a Lead iOS Developer, you will build, implement and maintain easy, flexible, and personalized solutions that enhance the client experience across iOS apps. You’ll lead the planning and strategy for the technical design, development and integration of these applications.

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

• Design and Development - Perform and coordinate complex application programming activities.
  • Design and implement the application's technical infrastructure using specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches.
  •  Lead the design and development of cost-effective and innovative solutions. 
  • Implement solutions following coding standards and best practices.
  • Create unit tests, perform developer testing before QA handover, and ensure high code quality

• Strategic Planning - Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business objectives.
  • Lead multiple complex projects involving backend systems, new technology, and the enhancement of existing applications.
  • Provide technical guidance for projects and releases.
  • Participate in design discussions and create low-level design documents as needed.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Troubleshoot and fix issues during feature and release testing.

• Leadership Skills - Act as a role model and run code-review sessions with the wider team to ensure the project is on track to meet objectives.
  • Support and mentor intermediate and senior developers by sharing knowledge, collaborating, coaching and problem solving.
  • Support and troubleshoot production issues, providing quick resolutions.
  • Advocate for best practices, including coding standards and testing strategies.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 7+ years of experience in: native iOS development with expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, Objective C, Xcode, Web Services, XML, Subversion, and GIT.
  • You possess a strong proficiency in Object Oriented Design, JSON and RESTFul web services.
  •  You have experience writing unit tests and UI automation tests.
  • You may have worked with extreme programming principles and cross-platform technologies (an asset).
  • You are having experience in mobile application development using Kotlin and/or Kotlin Multiplatform is a plus.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• 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

• 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, 19th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Agile Methodology, Apple iOS, Application Development, Applications Programming, Code Reviews, Collaboration, Cross-Platform Development, Cross Platform Mobile Applications, Innovation, Innovative Solutions, iOS Development, iOS Mobile Architecture, iOS SDK, Objective-C (Programming Language), Problem Solving, Swift Programming Language, Teamwork, Technical Leadership, Unit Testing, Xcode