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# Lead Software Engineer, API Integrations

- **Company:** Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Ajax (Programming Language), Application Performance Management, Application Services, JIRA, HTML5, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Disaster Recovery, Language Integrated Query, Entity Framework, Github, JSON, JQuery, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Model View Controller (MVC), Node.Js, OAuth, OpenID, Azure Active Directory, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, .NET Core, Azure Data Factory, Cloud Monitoring, ReactJS, System Availability, Software Security, Backend, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Jenkins, Databricks, Web Api
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://cibc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/search/job/Chicago-IL/Lead-Software-Engineer--API-Integrations_2617072

## About the Role

* The successful candidate will be a technically strong, delivery-focused engineer who can operate across front end, backend, API integrations, security, and cloud infrastructure. They should be comfortable working in complex banking enterprise ecosystems, translating requirements into scalable technical solutions, and supporting platforms with significant compliance, audit, and operational rigor.
 * You can demonstrate 7-10+ years' experience in designing, developing, implementing and supporting applications with expertise in most of the following:
 * Programming Skills
 + .Net Framework & .Net core : Experienced in developing, maintaining and deploying enterprise-grade web applications using Microsoft .Net technologies. Expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API & JSON, Entity Framework, with React for front end development. Adept at integrating backend logic with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS, Javascript, Jquery, AJAX)
 + Languages: C#, VB.Net, SQL, PL/SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript , Python, Java, NodeJS
 + Frameworks: .NET Framework (2.0 - 4.7), ASP.NET (Web Forms, MVC, Web API), Entity Framework, LINQ
 + Databases (SQL MI, SQL Server)
 + ETL (SSIS, Databricks, Azure Data Factory), and CI/CD Tools (JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
 + Security: ASP.NET Core Identity / Entra ID / OAuth/OpenID/ allAccess integrations

 * Cloud Technologies:
 + Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and understanding of cloud-native design, resiliency, and secure deployment patterns. Experience with: Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor / Application Insights, Entra ID / Azure AD, + Experience with Fenergo CLM(Client Lifecycle Management) or similar client lifecycle / onboarding, KYC(Know Your Customer) / AML platforms
 + Design/ architecture consulting and hands on implementation experience on Fen-X SaaS platform with Salesforce CRM, other CIBC internal custom and third party applications.
 + Familiarity with master data management and customer/entity hierarchy solutions
 + Experience designing systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and multi-environment promotion, * 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., Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Emerging Technologies, Project Management Technology, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, User Requirements, Work Collaboratively

## Description

* Strategic Development & Execution: Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities. Understand the Commercial Banking business requirements and translate them into system and application design that is aligned with our technology roadmap. Design and document the technical functionality, infrastructure, interfaces and integrations. Lead the design of cost-effective and innovative solutions to meet both business objectives and the goal of operational efficiency.
 * Strategy and Roadmap: Contribute to technology roadmaps that are aligned with the bank's vision, strategy, and business objectives. Lead multiple complex technology solutions while maintaining consistency across the platform, adopting best practices and pushing forward continuous improvements
 * Stakeholder Management: Act as the solution lead and interface with the project teams by driving and moderating design review sessions to walk stakeholders through and ensure that the overall design aligns with business requirements as well as architectural directions. Support and mentor junior designers and developers through knowledge sharing, collaboration and effective problem solving


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