Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Payments Technology

CIBC

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $170,000–$200,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jul 21, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $200k

This role $185k

$155k most similar roles pay here $245k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $170,899–$230,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $200k 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 10 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$152,500 across 10 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Payments Technology

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As a Software Engineering Manager at CIBC’s Payments Technology team, you will lead and develop a high-performing group of engineers and analysts responsible for payment technology solutions such as SWIFT, Wire, ACH, Instant Payments, and Zelle. Your daily tasks include overseeing operations to ensure system reliability, coordinating incident management, and integrating APIs with internal and external partners using Microsoft’s Azure, SQL, .Net, and Mulesoft. You will also work closely with fintech vendors like FIS and Finastra to optimize performance and compliance with regulatory standards. This role demands extensive experience in payment technology and financial services, along with expertise in Agile methodologies and ITIL processes, making it a strategic position within CIBC’s US Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation division aimed at driving digital transformation and operational resilience.

Skills

Azure SQL .Net Mulesoft SWIFT Wire ACH Instant Payments Zelle FIS Fiserv Finastra Agile ITIL API Development Microsoft API Management

What you'll do

Manage and develop a team of engineers and analysts focused on payment technology solutions.
Oversee daily operations and support for payment systems to ensure high availability and performance.
Lead projects to implement and enhance payment processing solutions such as SWIFT and ACH.
Coordinate with vendor partners like FIS and Finastra to optimize service delivery and integration.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of payment technology operations.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in payment technology or financial services.
Extensive knowledge of banking products, industry regulations, and trends.
Hands-on experience with payment processing technologies (SWIFT, ACH).
Expertise in API development and integration using Microsoft Technology stack.
Experience managing technical teams and fostering high-performance cultures.
Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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