Data Engineer

Chicago, IL, United States

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

As a member of the U.S. Data Strategy team, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for the detailed technical design and development of applications using various technology platforms. The role performs tasks of technical depth and breadth, utilizing a solid understanding of business dynamics to conduct impact analysis and provide feedback on problems with recommended solutions. The Data Engineer determines methods and approaches to projects, transforming business requirements specifications into programming instructions, designing, coding and testing programs. In addition, the role plays a key role in the development and implementation of database management solutions, supporting the company’s backup plans. The role uses judgement and autonomy on day to day tasks, exercising considerable latitude to conduct data source analysis and negotiate with users regarding requirements.

Configure and Develop custom ETL Solutions to ingest data into Azure SQL Data Warehouse.

Code data quality and transformation logic for data movement within data warehouse

Develop code to publish data from data warehouse to data mart for consumption by applications or BI tools

Design and develop SQL Server data objects including tables, schemas, views, functions and stored procedures

Designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines from multiple sources using Azure Databricks Apache Spark and/or Azure Databricks

Developing scalable and re-usable frameworks for ingesting of data sets

Integrating the end to end data pipeline - to take data from source systems to target data repositories ensuring the quality and consistency of data is maintained at all times

Working with event based / streaming technologies to ingest and process data

Working with other members of the project team to support delivery of additional project components (API interfaces, Search)

Evaluating the performance and applicability of multiple tools against customer requirements

Document and maintain data lineage

Validate application code against unit and security tests, along with entitlement models

Work with Technical experts at the platform and enterprise levels to define custom and integrated software solutions

Work in an agile SDLC and contribute from discovery to delivery of a feature

Interface with business partners to understand requirements and present solutions within the capabilities of the enterprise

Collaborate directly with stakeholders, end-users, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and functional partners – Data, Information Security, Identity Management, Compliance, Legal, and Risk

Develop proofs of concept (PoC) as needed to evaluate product and technical strategies

Own technical and functional specifications as needed

This is a hybrid position located in Chicago that requires on-site presence 1-2 days per week. Our newly-renovated office at 70 W. Madison (Chicago) is designed to encourage teamwork.

How you’ll succeed

Programming Skills - Develop, code and test end-to-end stack of applications. Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, including coding, testing, and debugging.

Systems Implementation - Participate and conduct technical design, development, and integration of cross functional, multi-platform application systems.

Troubleshooting and Technical Skills – Work closely with key business and technology partners to ensure that business and client impact issues are well understood and addressed. Ensure adherence to all regulatory and information security standards and policies are maintained in all aspects of the application management. Provide technical guidance concerning business implications of application development projects

Relationship Management - Build strong relationships and partnerships with technical team members, clients, vendors and peers. Lead discussions, listen and ask the right questions to ensure problems/issues are identified and resolved. Express oneself and communicate with others verbally at an advanced level; recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure.

Who you are

You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.

You can demonstrate experience in

5+ years of experience as a ETL/Data Engineer.

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques and roles and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to business and technical partners.

Proficiency in the Data technology stack, including ETL, Azure SQL and REST APIs

Expertise in designing and deploying data applications on cloud solutions, such as Azure or AWS

Hands on experience in performance tuning and optimizing code running in DataBricks, Talend or similar ETL tools

Proficient in programming languages like PySpark and Python

Good understanding of SQL, T-SQL and/or PL/SQL

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills particularly those that apply to a big data environment

Hands on experience designing and delivering solutions using the Azure Data Analytics platform (Cortana Intelligence Platform) including Azure Storage, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Stream Analytics

Exposure to Integration and BI Tools such as Tableau, Cognos or Power BI

Significant automation experience for minimizing manual processes

Solid understanding of cloud technologies and tools

Expert communications with c-suite and key technical partners for development tollgates and governance forums

Able to document and tell a ‘story’ for a technical recommendation from framework to feature level

Outstanding DevOps practices for environment management and integrity, security, pipeline management, code integrity, compliance, release management

Solid execution of practices for Jira/Azure DevOps Taxonomies, Story Writing, Story Pointing, Velocity measurement

Microsoft Azure Big Data Architecture certification a plus

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.

You put our clients first. Passion for client service - You want the work you do each day to result in a positive client experience.

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 embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and build trust through respect and authenticity and enjoy being a team member.

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC offers

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client and to do it well. As part of our team, you will :

Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and home.

Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity.

Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training.

Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits programs, retirement savings, and more.

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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 [email protected]

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 .

Job Location

IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl Employment Type

Regular Weekly Hours

40 Skills

Big Data, Business Intelligence Tools, Data Architecture, Data Lake, Data Pipelines, Data Strategies, Data Warehousing (DW)

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