Senior Solutions Architect

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.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Solutions Architect in Enterprise Solution Design, you will join CIBC’s Technology department responsible for the delivery of technology in support of all CIBC businesses and customers. Directly aligns to CIBC's businesses, with a technology team for each business. Delivers world class solutions in support of business strategies, through a combination of in-house systems development and working with leading technology partners. This group also manages CIBC's core computing facilities, telecommunications, and networks globally.

Technology Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Technology organization, focusing on an integrated approach to operations, service delivery, planning and the processes supporting CIBC. TO is also responsible for enterprise services such as email, Telecom, Disaster Recovery, Network Servers, Availability, Change Management, and partnership with providers. In conjunction with other members of the Solution Design team, the purpose of this position is to work with key Business & Technology Partners to deliver infrastructure design and implementation for Technology Operations (TO) and Application Development (AD) projects. These designs include platform selection and sizing, data management design, Disaster Recovery solutions, high availability design, migration approach and other Infrastructure requirements. Additionally, the job entails working in partnership with various architecture groups, Platform Managers, Information Security and Risk management, and Engineering teams to design Infrastructure solutions that meet CIBC standards. 

During project implementations, the Solutions Architect will work alongside the Project Manager to support design issues.  This will include assisting in the integration of distinct products to form the infrastructure in which an application will be installed on.  To be successful, the Solutions Architect will serve as a focal point for escalations on major technical issues within the Engineering teams, Global Command Centre, Solution Centre, Application & Infrastructure Support, Product and Service Vendors, and Application Development.

Finally, this position also includes the review and creation of proposals in support of business requirements as well as providing infrastructure cost and design estimates and consultation as it relates to application integration.

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

• You put our clients first - You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do.

• Infrastructure Design - You will provide the infrastructure design viewpoint in relation to the Enterprise in selecting technologies to facilitate service integration activities. You will design solutions that include platform selection and sizing, data management design, disaster recovery, high availability design, migration approach and other infrastructure. requirements. You will analyze processes, projects, and technical risk, and estimate project work effort where modern technology is involved and where no guidelines may already exist.

• Design & Develop - You will build a solution design that reflects the integration of business logic, processes, and data mapped to defined business requirements. You will help guide the Solution Delivery Team in the implementation of the infrastructure solution design and in conjunction with other Solution Design team members, you will work with key business and Technology partners to deliver infrastructure design and implementation for Technology Operations (TO) and Application Development (AD) projects.

• Your influence makes an impact - You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience in all areas of infrastructure, with a minimum of five years of related experience and a University degree, including: Cloud, Windows, UNIX – Solaris, RedHat Linux, Database, Systems Management, Security, Network, Hardware, Storage, System utilities, application platforms such as J2EE and.net, BI products such as Cognos, SAS, and Informatica.

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you are empowered to take the lead, go beyond, and deliver results.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others do not. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• 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, 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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Application Development, Application Platforms, Business Operations, Change Management, Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Visio, Networks, Project Implementations, RedHat, Solution Planning, Solutions Delivery, Solutions Design, Solution Strategies, Storage Management, Systems Development, Technology Operations, Unix Operating Systems