Senior Software Engineer

CIBC

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $125,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 12, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k

This role $138k

$113k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 $90,000–$115,000 across 5 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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Sr Software Engineer As a member of the development team, the Sr Software Engineer is responsible for the detailed technical design and development of applications and APIs within an Azure environment. The role involves transforming business requirements into programming instructions, conducting impact analyses, and managing database management solutions to support company backup plans. Day-to-day responsibilities include coding, testing, debugging, and performing data source analysis while collaborating with partners to ensure regulatory and security standards are met. The required technical stack includes C#, .Net, Azure, and SQL Server, with additional experience in JavaScript, React, or Angular being desirable. The role operates within the banking and payments domain, specifically focusing on API portals, developer portals, and open banking frameworks. Candidates must possess expertise in the software development life cycle, batch processing, firewalls, and various database systems like Oracle.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Illinois?

Median $192050 from 92 postings across 26 companies.

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Skills

C# .NET Azure SQL Server JavaScript React Angular Oracle API Batch Processing FTP SFTP Database Management Debugging

What you'll do

Design and develop applications and APIs using .NET C# within an Azure environment.
Translate business requirements into technical programming instructions for design, coding, and testing.
Perform impact analysis and provide technical solutions based on a deep understanding of business dynamics.
Develop and implement database management solutions to support company backup plans.
Conduct data source analysis and negotiate with users to define specific project requirements.
Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain application systems while ensuring compliance with security standards.
Provide technical guidance to stakeholders regarding the business implications of development projects.

What we're looking for

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.
5-7 years of experience as an Application Developer/Support and Integration Specialist.
Proficiency in C#, .Net, Azure, and SQL Server.
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Oracle, batch processing, firewalls, FTP, and SFTP.
Experience in application production support including logical thinking, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform technical design, development, and integration of multi-platform systems while ensuring adherence to security standards.
Advanced verbal communication skills to build relationships with technical teams, clients, and vendors.
Web development experience using JavaScript (preferred); experience in banking/payments or open banking frameworks (preferred).

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