Lead Data Engineer (Databricks, SQL)

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•Chicago, IL

22h•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 US Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation (US TI&I) enables the continuous transformation of our Bank by accelerating the shift to digital, strengthening operational resilience, simplifying what we do, improving CIBC's speed to market and protecting our Bank's assets. The teams work to maximize the investment in resources and technology while building an appropriate balance between high-touch client service and our fiduciary responsibility to protect CIBC, our clients, and our shareholders from undue risk. What You’ll Be Doing The Lead Data Engineer (Databricks, SQL) will own end-to-end delivery of U.S. Data Strategy capabilities, including ETL, analytics, and data consumption, aligned to a multi-year product roadmap. They will translate business and product objectives into secure, scalable cloud data solutions in partnership with Product, Architecture, Data, and key stakeholders. Continuously improve SDLC throughput via intake/estimation and KPI management, and drive innovation through proofs of concept and continuous modernization. This is a hands-on position. 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 2 days per week on-site, while other days may be remote . How You’ll Succeed Strategic Delivery: Set goals aligned to strategy; translate priorities into roadmaps, metrics, dependencies, and release plans; manage capacity and resourcing. Leverage GitHub Copilot in development best practices. Technical Strategy and Architecture: Define secure, scalable architecture; modernize and reduce technical debt. Drive best practice engineering through automation, testing, CI/CD, observability, and continuous improvement. Industry and Domain Leadership: Apply banking/domain expertise to guide platform direction and improve client and operational outcomes. Risk and Compliance Oversight: Embed risk management and security/privacy by design; ensure regulatory compliance and partner with Compliance/Audit. You oversee risk management activities within their area, influence risk culture, and align risk management with departmental goals. You also Oversee compliance adherence within their area of responsibility; ensure alignment with regulatory requirements; engage with Compliance and Audit teams as needed. Lead by Example: Provide Technical Leadership, be able to develop solutions based on Databricks/Python/PySpark as well as strong SQL Server experience. Who You Are You possess 8-12 years of related experience OR Combination of education and experience, ideally within financial services or tech. You possess Azure/Databricks data engineering expertise (PySpark/Scala, ETL, Azure SQL, REST APIs). Expertise in data ingestions, data pipeline development, and optimization, reporting, and advanced analytics using Azure and Databricks (Pyspark/Scala) services and/or SQL Server/SSIS is a must. Strong SQL Server development experience (required) and SSIS (desired) along with strong pipeline delivery skills (ingestion, transformation, optimization, reporting/analytics). You bring DevOps/SDLC excellence (CI/CD, environment integrity, security, compliance, release management) along with an exposure to Integration and BI Tools such as Tableau, Cognos or Power BI. Automation mindset to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency is desired. Agile delivery mastery (Jira/Azure DevOps, story writing/pointing, velocity management). Executive-level communication for technical recommendations and governance forums. Degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field or relevant certifications and/or completion of a relevant bootcamp Extensive knowledge of banking products (desired), services, and industry regulations; expert understanding of current industry trends and developments; ability to influence strategic decisions using industry knowledge California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment 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 employee’s 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.

Requirements

8-12 years of related experience OR Combination of education and experience, ideally within financial services or tech.
Azure/Databricks data engineering expertise (PySpark/Scala, ETL, Azure SQL, REST APIs).
Expertise in data ingestions, data pipeline development, and optimization, reporting, and advanced analytics using Azure and Databricks (Pyspark/Scala) services and/or SQL Server/SSIS is a must.
Strong SQL Server development experience (required) and SSIS (desired) along with strong pipeline delivery skills (ingestion, transformation, optimization, reporting/analytics).
DevOps/SDLC excellence (CI/CD, environment integrity, security, compliance, release management) along with an exposure to Integration and BI Tools such as Tableau, Cognos or Power BI.
Agile delivery mastery (Jira/Azure DevOps, story writing/pointing, velocity management).
Executive-level communication for technical recommendations and governance forums.
Degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field or relevant certifications and/or completion of a relevant bootcamp

Nice To Haves

Automation mindset to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency is desired.
Extensive knowledge of banking products (desired), services, and industry regulations; expert understanding of current industry trends and developments; ability to influence strategic decisions using industry knowledge

Responsibilities

Strategic Delivery: Set goals aligned to strategy; translate priorities into roadmaps, metrics, dependencies, and release plans; manage capacity and resourcing. Leverage GitHub Copilot in development best practices.
Technical Strategy and Architecture: Define secure, scalable architecture; modernize and reduce technical debt. Drive best practice engineering through automation, testing, CI/CD, observability, and continuous improvement.
Industry and Domain Leadership: Apply banking/domain expertise to guide platform direction and improve client and operational outcomes.
Risk and Compliance Oversight: Embed risk management and security/privacy by design; ensure regulatory compliance and partner with Compliance/Audit. You oversee risk management activities within their area, influence risk culture, and align risk management with departmental goals. You also Oversee compliance adherence within their area of responsibility; ensure alignment with regulatory requirements; engage with Compliance and Audit teams as needed.
Lead by Example: Provide Technical Leadership, be able to develop solutions based on Databricks/Python/PySpark as well as strong SQL Server experience.