SAS Application Consultant

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Enterprise Technology Team.  As a member of CIBC’s team, the SAS Application Consultant is responsible for the detailed technical design and development of applications using various technology platforms. The role performs tasks of technical depth and breadth, utilizing a solid understanding of business dynamics to conduct impact analysis and provide feedback on problems with recommended solutions. The SAS Application Consultant determines methods and approaches to projects, transforming business requirements specifications into programming instructions, designing, coding and testing programs. The role uses judgement and autonomy on day-to-day tasks, exercising considerable latitude to conduct data source analysis and negotiate with users regarding requirements.

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

• Programming Skills - Develop, code and test end-to-end stack of applications. Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, including coding, testing, and debugging.

• Systems Implementation - Participate and conduct technical design, development, and integration of cross functional, multi-platform application systems. Familiarity with database technologies is preferred.

• 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 - Build strong relationships and partnerships with technical team members, clients, vendors and peers.  Lead discussions, listen and ask the right questions to ensure problems/issues are identified and resolved. Express oneself and communicate with others verbally at an advanced level; recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience. 5-10 plus years as an Application Developer/Support and Integration Specialist wearing multiple hats to help support internal clients. You must have good knowledge and understanding of Software Development Life Cycle, Solid knowledge of Programming languages (SAS, JCL, Unix scripting), Databases (Oracle, SQL, Azure), Batch processing (Mainframe, Unix platforms) and knowledge of Firewalls, FTP and SFTP. Proven expertise in System Analysis and Design, with the ability to translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions. Experience in application production support including logical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage relationships with technology and business partners to ensure the systems and processes supporting the applications are operating effectively and efficiently. Experience working in a Waterfall and/or Iterative/ Agile development environment is preferred. Nice-to-have skills: SAS Viya, Python and Databricks.

• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Science or a related field of study.

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of a team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and build trust through respect and authenticity and enjoy being a team member.

• 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.

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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, 27th Floor

• Employment Type Regular

• Weekly Hours 37.5

• Skills Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Base SAS, Databricks Platform, Mainframe SAS, Microsoft Azure Databricks, Oracle, SAS Analytics, SAS Macros