CIBC

Director,DataEngineering

Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Director, Data Engineering at CIBC. Skills: Data Engineering, Leadership, Delivery Excellence. Lead the delivery and evolution of enterprise data engineering solutions. Develop modern data pipelines”

What You'll Achieve.

enable trusted analytics; enable AI initiatives; deliver scalable and trusted enterprise data capabilities; support analytics; support operational efficiency; support AI enablement

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7 + years of progressive experience in data engineering, enterprise data platforms, ETL/ELT frameworks, distributed data processing, metadata management, scalable data solutions, Python, Java, Scala, SQL, modern cloud-based data ecosystems, monitoring, observability, automation, incident management, operational support models, leadership, stakeholder management

Nice to Have

PhD preferred, specific ML framework experience, cloud platform certs

What You'll Do.

Lead the delivery and evolution of enterprise data engineering solutions

Develop modern data pipelines

Develop engineering standards

Develop platform capabilities

Drive engineering excellence

Drive operational reliability

Drive continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with architecture teams; Collaborate with platform teams; Collaborate with governance teams; Collaborate with business teams

Communication Scope

stakeholder management

Process & Methodology

enterprise delivery initiatives

Full Job Description

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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit [CIBC.com](https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you’ll be doing** The Global Technology, Data and Artificial Intelligence (GTDAI) team at CIBC is responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and modern technology solutions that enable innovation across the enterprise. By integrating modern technology, data intelligence, and AI capabilities, GTDAI supports the bank’s digital transformation strategy and helps deliver exceptional client and employee experiences. As the Director, Data Engineering, you’ll lead the delivery and evolution of enterprise data engineering solutions supporting scalable and reliable data capabilities across the organization. You’ll work closely with business, platform, and technology teams to develop modern data pipelines, engineering standards, and platform capabilities that enable trusted analytics and AI initiatives. This role will help drive engineering excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement across enterprise data engineering practices. _At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1–3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._ **How you’ll succeed** * **Leadership** – Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. * **Data Engineering** – Support the design, development, and maintenance of scalable enterprise data engineering solutions, pipelines, and

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