Senior Data Engineer (SQL, Python, Databricks)

Hybrid - Chicago, IL Apr 30, 2026 $120K - $135K What you’ll be doing As a Senior Data Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of critical software solutions. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design robust applications, drive technical innovation, and ensure high‑quality delivery that supports strategic business objectives and elevates client experiences. The role allows a hybrid work arrangement, 2‑3 days on‑site in Chicago and the remaining days remote. How you’ll succeed Delivery : Deliver projects with moderate oversight, owning outcomes, scope, and task delegation. Translate goals into clear technical tasks, make decisions within defined parameters, and ensure delivery aligns with departmental objectives and timelines. Technical Excellence : Design and ship secure, scalable solutions across the stack. Drive automation, comprehensive testing, CI/CD, and observability while reducing technical debt and improving performance and reliability. Leverage GitHub CoPilot in software development best practices. Industry and Domain Impact : Apply banking product and regulatory knowledge to shape solutions and initiatives. Leverage current industry trends to drive measurable process and product improvements, making data‑driven trade‑offs and recommendations. Risk and Compliance : Participate in project‑level risk assessments, define and execute mitigation plans, and embed security/privacy‑by‑design. Ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements, stay current on regulatory changes, and partner with Compliance and Audit for effective oversight. Stakeholder and Team Management : Work across product, design, operations, and partner teams. Communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly; influence cross‑functional outcomes; participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing to raise team standards. Who you are You possess 5‑7 years of related experience or a combination of education and experience, ideally within financial services or tech. You have demonstrated proficiency in data engineering within Azure and Databricks environments, utilizing PySpark and Scala for ETL processes, Azure SQL, and REST APIs. Your experience includes data ingestion, pipeline development and optimization, reporting, and advanced analytics leveraging Azure and Databricks (PySpark/Scala) services, as well as SQL Server/SSIS. These skills are essential for the role. Strong SQL Server development experience (required) and SSIS (desired) along with strong pipeline delivery skills (ingestion, transformation, optimization, reporting/analytics). You bring DevOps/SDLC excellence (CI/CD, environment integrity, security, compliance, release management) along with exposure to Integration and BI tools such as Tableau, Cognos, or Power BI. An automation mindset to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency is desired. Agile delivery mastery (Jira/Azure DevOps, story writing/pointing, velocity management). Executive‑level communication for technical recommendations and governance forums. Degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field or relevant certifications and/or completion of a relevant bootcamp. Extensive knowledge of banking products and services, industry regulations, and current industry trends and developments; ability to influence strategic decisions using industry knowledge. Compensation & Benefits At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. The role’s expected salary range is $120,000–$135,000 based on experience, qualifications, and location. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. Benefits include 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 a 401(k) plan, in addition to other special perks. This position does not offer visa sponsorship. 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 specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. Job Details Job Location : Hybrid – Chicago, IL Employment Type : Regular Weekly Hours : 40 #J-18808-Ljbffr