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

What you'll be doing

You will be joining CIBC’s Finance Technology Line of Business (LOB). In this role, you will actively engage in all facets of the systems testing process and offer recommendations to ensure that client requirements are met with the utmost quality. As a Program QA Lead on CIBC’s Technology team, you will be responsible for assigning and supervising the execution of test cases while also providing guidance to your team members. Your responsibilities will include creating test plans, developing strategies, and providing estimates that contribute to the creation of the bank of the future. The Consultant, IT Quality Assurance will be tasked with formulating project test strategies and plans, as well as overseeing testing activities for projects and initiatives in alignment with established controls and standards. The role works on complex issues involving one or more technical areas, mentoring employees and performing tasks of advanced technical depth and breadth. The Consultant, IT Quality Assurance troubleshoots issues for all levels, identifying project testing approaches and methods for incorporation into the testing plan, and execution to assign test work packages, and lead testing teams. The role exercises independent judgement and decision making within ownership of projects and milestones, analyzing and resolving unusual testing challenges to facilitate decision making with client and senior management. The role devises new methods and procedures using strong analytic and inductive thinking.

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

Testing expertise – Lead the investigation and translation of business requirements into test cases. Design and manage end-to-end testing activities for various projects across the business. Use your expertise in software development testing to provide clients with quality products that meet business and system requirements.

Leadership skills – Provide advice to your team, including ongoing feedback, support, and mentorship. Proactively identify any potential issues throughout all test phases, and suggest possible improvements or enhancements.

Project coordination – Identify obstacles or risks that may impact a project’s timeline or success and provide regular status updates to the business. Keep the lines of communication open with stakeholders, and escalate issues when necessary. Ensure that all test deliverables are received, approved, and aligned to your project’s timeline, budget and goals.

Who You Are

You can demonstrate strong experience in software development testing through 3 - 5 years of experience in data warehouse and ETL testing. You have knowledge and experience using Oracle, TOAD, PL/SQL, Designing Automation scripts using advanced Excel skills. You have experience of working as Program QA Lead for big initiatives.

It’s an advantage if you have experience in Mainframe, PeopleSoft, SAP, Azure, working with Hyperion Essbase (cube testing), JCL scripting on OS/390 systems, Designing Automation scripts using Python, TOSCA, and if you worked with multiple IT platforms and different types of testing.

You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.  You are able to successfully translate business processes, systems functionality and requirements into well written test plans

You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of a team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

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

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, French proficiency, 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

Toronto-81 Bay, 27th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Analytics Insights, Azure Pipelines, Communication, Coordination Test, Decision Making, Leadership, Mentorship, Microsoft Azure SQL Database, PL/SQL (Programming Language), Program Coordination, Project Coordination, Project Team Coordination, Python (Programming Language), QA Leadership, Quality Assurance (QA), SAP Testing, Team Mentoring, Testing Strategies, Troubleshooting