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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

CIBC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead our DevSecOps & Automation team. This role is responsible for driving the adoption of secure, automated software delivery practices across the organization, ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our technology platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, DevSecOps methodologies, and automation frameworks, with proven leadership capabilities.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

DevSecOps Strategy & Implementation – Define and execute the DevSecOps roadmap, KPI, quarterly OKR aligning with business and technology objectives, and ROI goals. Championing the integration of security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Oversee the implementation and management of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing frameworks, quantifying ROI.

Leveraging technology - Become a technology expert. Identify opportunities for automation across development, deployment, and operational processes. Evaluate, implement, and maintain tools for configuration management, monitoring, and security compliance.

Strategic Minded – You’ll build and execute on communication strategies in support of key business initiatives that impact TI&I team members, partners and CIBC clients. You will work closely with the SEVP and Group Head, TI&I and her senior leadership team to develop and execute communication strategies and plans that foster a solid understanding of TI&I’s purpose-driven mandate to run, protect and transform the bank.

**Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:  ** Work closely with software engineering, security, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver secure, reliable solutions. Communicate technical concepts and project status to stakeholders at all levels.

Governance & Compliance: Ensure all DevSecOps practices comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.  Drive initiatives to improve auditability, traceability, and risk management within technology operations.

Who You Are

You bring 8-12 years of related experience OR Combination of education and experience, ideally within financial services or technology, 6+ years of experience in a leadership or management capacity.

You have a Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically about the bank's objectives, and solve complex problems, aligning projects with broader business goals.

You have a Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field or relevant certifications and/or completion of a relevant bootcamp.

You have extensive knowledge of banking products, services, and industry regulations; expert understanding of current industry trends and developments; ability to influence strategic decisions using industry knowledge

You have lead compliance adherence within your area of responsibility; ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements; engaging with Compliance and Audit teams as needed.

You have overseen risk management activities within your team, influenced risk culture, and aligned risk management with departmental goals.

You are goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an ensuring alignment with organizational strategy .

You embrace and advocate for change : You bring new perspectives to drive change and improve the current state to align with the organization's broader strategic goals. You have the ability to implement organizational change for DevOps and Automation, including education of staff, explaining concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, and ability to communicate and advocate to senior leadership.

You act as a Subject Matter expert in DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, IaC, containerization, and automated security testing.

You have proficiency with tools such as , GitLab CI, Git Actions, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and security scanning tools.  Proven experience with adoption of GitHub/GitHub Actions for enterprise CI/CD.

Strong hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM Templates, and Ansible.

You have a solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid cloud environments.

You can demonstrate success in implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with UiPath and leveraging AI-driven automation tools such as AI Agnetic Flow and Copilot.

It’s an asset if you have prior experience in leading Test Automation with advanced knowledge of test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TOSCA) , behavioral driven development and data-driven testing methodologies.

** You are experienced in DORA** metrics and other quality/efficiency KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

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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 employees’ 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

Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Application Testing, Emerging Technologies, People Management, Project Management Technology, Technical Leadership, Work Collaboratively

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.