Sr Manager, Software Engineering

About the role

As a member of the CIBC Bank US team, the Sr. Manager, Software Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for delivering complex, enterprise-scale Client onboarding and compliance solutions across Commercial Banking platforms. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, overseeing the design, build, integration, delivery, and support of business-critical applications such as Commercial Client Onboarding, including third-party vendor integrations, new builds, enhancements, and modernization efforts.

The successful candidate will lead a team of Software Engineers delivering solutions for digital onboarding, workflow orchestration, KYC/AML integration, document management, identity and access integration, and downstream connectivity into FIS core banking systems. The role requires strong experience in Commercial banking, architecture, integration engineering, cloud/platform delivery, secure API design, and FIS banking systems, along with the ability to coach teams and partner closely with business, product, compliance, architecture, security, and vendor stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Engineers to deliver enterprise-scale client onboarding and compliance solutions.
• Oversee the design, build, integration, delivery, and support of business-critical applications in Commercial Banking.
• Deliver solutions for digital onboarding, workflow orchestration, KYC/AML integration, document management, identity and access integration, and downstream connectivity into FIS core banking systems.
• Partner closely with business, product, compliance, architecture, security, and vendor stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in application development, with significant experience leading Banking enterprise platforms and integration-heavy solutions; preferred Commercial Banking experience.
• 3+ years in people leadership or managing technical teams.
• Strong hands-on experience in enterprise application architecture and delivery.

Skills

• Client onboarding / CLM (client lifecycle management) / compliance / KYC / AML systems.
• Banking or financial services platforms.
• Workflow and case management platforms, document management, and e-signature solutions.
• API and integration architecture, REST/JSON services.
• Event-driven and batch integration patterns.
• Microsoft Azure cloud services and distributed systems architecture.
• Vendor/platform integrations and enterprise ecosystems.
• SDLC, DevOps, release management, and environment promotion practices.
• Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Application Testing, Emerging Technologies, Leadership, People Management, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Work Collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Computer Science, Business, and/or a related field.
• Bold and authentic leader with a passion for developing and coaching teams.
• Experience leading diverse, high-performing teams.
• Champion of change and continuous improvement.
• Driven by collective success and collaboration.
• Values trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Schedule

Hybrid environment with the expectation to be onsite at least two days per week in downtown Chicago while the other days may be remote.

Pay

This role has an expected salary range of $150,000 - $165,000 for the Chicago market based on experience, qualifications, and location. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account.
• Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans.
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation).
• Holidays and 401(k).
• Special perks reserved for team members.
• MomentMakers, a social, points-based recognition program.
• Purpose Day: a paid day off dedicated to investing in your growth and development.