Senior Production Support Engineer

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Production Support Engineer on the US Risk Technology team, you will support our anti-money laundering (AML) platform built using SAS Viya 3.5. This platform is used for customer risk rating, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

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 2 days per week on-site, while other days may be remote .

How You’ll Succeed

• Application Support – investigate application issues; prioritize incidents based on impact and severity. Identify root causes and implement solutions to prevent recurrence. Apply IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) practices for incident, change, and problem management.

• Database Support –write complex SQL queries; troubleshoot extract, transform, and load (ETL) pipelines.

• Cloud Computing – manage Linux virtual machines and a PostgreSQL database hosted on Microsoft Azure.

• Release Management – oversee production changes affecting CIBC’s SAS Viya AML platform, including bug fixes and version upgrades.

• Service Continuity – perform disaster recovery tests.

• Collaboration – build trusted working relationships with business stakeholders, technology partners, and external vendors.

• Communication – express technical concepts to non-technical audiences with precision and clarity.

• Continuous Learning – stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, changes in the banking industry, and regulatory developments.

Who You Are

• You have at least 5-8 years of experience in an application support role. Experience with Linux virtual machines, writing SQL queries, and a technical familiarity with cloud computing (preferably Azure) is preferred. Experience with SAS Viya, along with relevant certifications, would also be an asset. CIBC supports the completion of the SAS Certified Specialist: Administration of SAS Viya exam and relevant Microsoft Azure training.

• You have strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $115,000-$150,900 based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including 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), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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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*, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io

• 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, 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

IL-Chicago, 70 W Madison St Fl 10

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Application Production Support, AutoSys Workload Automation, Cloud Computing, ITIL Processes, Linux, Microsoft Azure, PostgreSQL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SAS Viya, ServiceNow Platform, Structured Query Language (SQL)

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 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.