Developer Lead (Generative AI)

Developer Lead (Generative AI)

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Locations : Toronto, ON

Time Type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID : 2414174

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.

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Application Engineering team. You’ll be at the heart of CIBC’s digital transformation, with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in AI, successfully delivering enterprise-scale projects involving multiple systems.

You’ll lead the development, technical planning, and integration of these applications, focusing on AI & Generative AI systems engineering development.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

Design and Planning : Perform and coordinate application programming activities. Design the application's technical infrastructure using specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches.

Lead the design and development of cost-effective and innovative solutions.

Development / Engineering : Develop and deploy Generative AI-based systems using Python. Adhere to coding standards, best practices, Object-Oriented Programming principles, and common design patterns.

Refactor existing codebases to improve performance and maintainability. Translate business requirements into robust and scalable AI solutions.

Experience working with and building applications within OCP (OpenShift Container Platform) and Azure environments. Working with various Large Language Models (LLMs) and integrating them with other applications, including databases, data processing tools, existing banking applications, or other generative AI technologies.

Employ AI frameworks such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, Keras, or FastAI. Apply NLP concepts and basic data science principles to solve problems.

Create data visualizations as required for application insights.

Leadership skills : Act as the Generative AI development team lead and run code-review sessions with the wider team to ensure the project is on track to meet goals.

Support and mentor intermediate and senior developers by sharing knowledge, collaborating, and problem-solving. Work within an Agile environment, contributing to stand-ups and sprints.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Who you are

You can demonstrate experience in : designing, programming, implementing, and supporting Python development tasks for Generative AI and AI development.

Strong understanding of coding standards, OOP principles, and design patterns. Experience in building and deploying applications on OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), Kubernetes, and Azure.

Very experienced with LLMs, their associated APIs, and development of AI-based systems. Experience with prompt engineering and common principles to manage and use prompts effectively.

Hands-on experience with AI frameworks like Keras, PyTorch, TensorFlow. Experience developing NLP and Data Science related assets in Python.

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities. It is an asset to have experience with Angular or React. It is an asset to have Lean Six Sigma experience.

Preferred Qualifications : Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, Software Development or related field.

It is an asset if you have certifications in AI, Machine Learning, or Cloud Computing. It is an asset if you have experience with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practice.

Contributions to open-source AI projects or publications in the field are also an asset / nice to have.

• You embrace and advocate change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage stakeholders up and down as well as executive level as required.

You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• 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, 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*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, 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.
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office).

Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location : Toronto-81 Bay, 22nd Floor

Employment Type : Regular

Weekly Hours : 37.5

Skills : Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Emerging Technologies, Project Management Technology, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, User Requirements, Work Collaboratively.

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees, and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values : Trust, Teamwork, and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees, and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals because what matters to our clients, matters to us.

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