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CIBC · 3 months ago

Senior Technology Architect

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

CIBC is building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world, and they are seeking a Senior Technology Architect to shape the bank’s future technology landscape. This role involves designing scalable and secure solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic leadership while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions for core banking, payments, lending, investment products, and digital platforms

Establish and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and documentation

Evaluate and recommend technologies to improve system performance and scalability

Ensure compliance with regulatory, data management and security standards in all designs

Develop strategies to mitigate risks and enhance cybersecurity and operational resilience

Define and execute architecture aligned with strategic business objectives

Develop long-term technology roadmaps and future-state architecture visions

Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies and their impact

Partner with cross-functional teams to align technology requirements with business goals

Mentor design and development teams on architectural best practices

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Qualification

Enterprise ArchitectureRegulatory ComplianceCloud SolutionsSoftware ArchitectureTOGAF CertificationCISSP CertificationMicroservicesAPI IntegrationsData ManagementAnalytical ThinkingTechnical LeadershipCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

8+ years of experience in software design and architecture

5+ years within financial services, focusing on banking, payments, or lending

Solid experience within enterprise architecture (TOGAF, BIAN, or related)

Experience in system design, application development, and operational resilience

Advanced knowledge of software architecture, microservices, API integrations (including open banking/finance), messaging frameworks (ex MQ, Kafka, etc)

Experience with data management and analytics platforms

Experience with cloud-native solutions, containerization, and public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)

Experience with both bespoke and vendor platforms (FIS an asset), and combinations thereof

TOGAF 9 certification

Azure or AWS related certifications

CISSP or equivalent certification is an asset

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Preferred

Master's degree

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability

Other Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)

Holidays

401(k)

Banking benefits

A benefits program

A vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program

Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

Company

CIBC

Glassdoor4.0

CIBC is a financial service company that offers business solutions.

Founded in 1867

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

10001+ employees

https://www.cibc.com

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