Lead Software Engineer, API Integrations

CIBC

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Closes in 7 days Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $150,000–$170,000 / yr
Posted: 22 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Sep 18, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $160k

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This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $191,837–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $203k for comparable roles.

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About CIBC

CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) is a leading North American financial institution offering personal, business, public sector, and institutional banking, investment banking, and wealth management services. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

CIBC currently has 6 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,000–$140,000 across 6 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, API Integrations

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Lead Software Engineer, API Integrations joins the team to perform complex solution design and coordinate technical functionality for commercial banking systems. The role involves translating business requirements into scalable system designs, managing infrastructure integrations, and leading the development of cost-effective solutions while mentoring junior developers. You will work within a complex banking enterprise ecosystem characterized by high compliance and operational rigor. Key technologies include .Net Framework, .Net Core, C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework, and React for front-end development using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. The technical stack also features SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Java, NodeJS, and Databricks. You will utilize Microsoft Azure services like App Services and Functions, alongside CI/CD tools such as GitHub and Jenkins, to solve problems related to client lifecycle management and master data management.

Skills

.NET Core C# ASP.NET Core Web API React HTML5 CSS JavaScript TypeScript Python Java NodeJS SQL Server PL/SQL Entity Framework Azure Databricks Azure Data Factory SSIS CI/CD GitHub Jenkins Azure DevOps JIRA OAuth OpenID Salesforce

What you'll do

Translate commercial banking requirements into technical system and application designs aligned with the technology roadmap.
Design and document technical functionality, infrastructure, interfaces, and integrations for enterprise systems.
Develop cost-effective and innovative solutions to meet business objectives and improve operational efficiency.
Contribute to and maintain consistency across technology roadmaps using industry best practices.
Lead design review sessions to ensure technical designs align with stakeholder requirements and architectural directions.
Mentor junior designers and developers through knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
Build and maintain enterprise-grade web applications using .NET, C#, and React front-end technologies.
Implement secure cloud-native solutions and integrations within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

What we're looking for

Must have 7-10+ years of experience designing, developing, implementing, and supporting applications.
Experience in .Net Framework, .Net Core, C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework, and React for front-end development.
Proficiency in languages including SQL, PL/SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and NodeJS.
Experience with database management (SQL Server), ETL tools (SSIS, Databricks, Azure Data Factory), and CI/CD tools like JIRA and GitHub.
Expertise in security protocols including ASP.NET Core Identity, Entra ID, OAuth, and OpenID.
Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, including App Services, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, and Monitor.
Experience with Fenergo CLM or similar KYC/AML platforms (preferred).
Experience with Fen-X SaaS platform, Salesforce CRM, or master data management solutions (preferred).

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