Application Consultant

What Youll Be Doing (position summary):

The Application Consultant is responsible for leading the planning, technical design, and development of complex, enterprise-scale applications. By leveraging a strong understanding of business dynamics, this role conducts impact analysis, recommends solutions, and ensures seamless integration of applications. The incumbent is responsible for assembling, implementing, and maintaining flexible, personalized solutions that enhance the client experience and align with CIBCs digital transformation strategy and business objectives.

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

How Youll Succeed (responsibilities):

Programming Skills:

• Leads the technical delivery of multiple, concurrent enterprise-scale projects within Finance Technology, ensuring alignment with project objectives and organizational standards.
• Designs, develops, and implements end-to-end application solutions by writing efficient, maintainable code, and adhering to best practices throughout the development lifecycle using COBOL,SAS,JCL,DB2.
• Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems to optimize performance, including hands-on coding, comprehensive testing, and effective debugging to ensure robust and reliable solutions.

Systems Implementation:

• Participates in and conducts technical design, development, and integration of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and alignment with business needs.

Troubleshooting and Technical Skills:

• Work closely with key business and technology partners to ensure that business and client impact issues are well understood and addressed.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and information security standards and policies are maintained in all aspects of the application management.
• Provide technical guidance concerning business implications of application development projects

Relationship Management:

• Builds and nurtures strong relationships and partnerships with technical team members, clients, vendors, and peers to promote effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Leads discussions, actively listens, and asks insightful questions to identify and resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
• Communicates verbally at an advanced level, ensuring that tone, style, and structure are appropriate for the audience and situation.
• Collaborates with business stakeholders, project managers, and technology teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives.
• Engages with operations teams to ensure integrated, compliant, and seamless application delivery.
• Partners with external vendors and technology partners to support project implementation and ongoing system enhancements.
• As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.
• As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience: 7+ years of experience

Who You Are (skills/qualifications):

Must Have Skills:

• 7+ years experience in JCL, COBOL,SAS and DB2 ,CA7 Scheduler, SFTP File transfers tools
• Strong understanding of structured Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) and ETL
• Advanced application development and technical leadership skills in Mainframe Environments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities.
• Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

About CIBC

CIBC is a leading North American bank, with a history of more than 150 years of living our purpose - to help make your ambition a reality. Client relationships are at the centre of our strategy, and our growth is enabled by a highly engaged and connected global team. From digital banking to community impact, were proud to drive progress for our clients and our communities. Recognized for our culture, award-winning innovation and community investment, CIBC continues to evolve by putting people and progress at the centre of everything we do.

About CIBC India

CIBC India is a technology and operations hub in Hyderabad, where youll be part of our highly engaged and global team, and play a central role in supporting our growth. Whether youre driving innovation in digital banking or streamlining client onboarding, youll be part of a culture recognized for excellence and investment in people. At CIBC India, people and progress are at the centre of what we do: youll develop skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and see your ideas realized in a culture that values progress and belonging. We provide cutting-edge resources, ongoing learning, and a supportive environment where people come first. If youre ready to create meaningful change and build your future, CIBC India is where your ambition meets opportunity.

What CIBC India Offers:

At CIBC India, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career that goes well beyond your compensation.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including competitive fixed pay, performance-based incentive programs, a family-first benefits program, employer contributions for your retirement, attractive time off and leave offerings, 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 worldwide
• 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

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