Lead Developer, iOS Application Development

Sorry, this job was removed at 04:11 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
Be an Early Applicant
Toronto, ON
In-Office
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role

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

What You'll Be Doing 

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Digital Technology team successfully delivering complex, enterprise-scale mobile projects involving multiple back-end systems.As a hands-on Lead iOS Developer, you will build, implement, and maintain easy, flexible, and personalized solutions that enhance the client experience across iOS apps.You’ll lead the planning and strategy for the technical design, development, and integration of these applications. As a Lead iOS Developer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to tier-1 banking applications, gain insights into the banking domain, collaborate with a team of experienced professionals, and work on modern transformative projects such as Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) migration and AI enablement initiatives. 

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 

  • Design and Development - Perform and coordinate complex application programming activities. Design and implement the application's technical infrastructure using specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches.  Lead the design and development of cost-effective and innovative solutions. Implement solutions following coding standards and best practices.
  • Strategic Planning - Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business objectives. Lead multiple complex projects involving backend systems, new technology, and the enhancement of existing applications. Provide technical guidance for projects and releases. Participate in design discussions and create low-level design documents as needed.
  • Leadership Skills - Act as a role model and run code-review sessions with the wider team to ensure the project is on track to meet objectives. Support and mentor intermediate and senior developers by sharing knowledge, collaborating, coaching and problem solving. Support and troubleshoot production issues, providing quick resolutions.

Who You Are 

  • You can demonstrate 7+ years of hands-on experience in: native iOS development with expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, Objective C, Xcode, Web Services, XML, Subversion, and GIT. You possess a strong proficiency in Object Oriented Design, JSON and RESTFul web services, and modern iOS frameworks such as SwiftUI and Combine. You should have experience in delivering at least 3-5 complex iOS applications/projects from concept to deployment, showcasing your ability to work with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party libraries. You have extensive experience in writing unit tests, UI automation tests, and conducting code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables. You are familiar with testing frameworks such as XCTest or Quick/Nimble. You possess strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of troubleshooting and debugging complex issues in iOS applications. It is an asset to have experience in mobile application development using Kotlin and/or Kotlin Multiplatform.
  • You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best. 
  • Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.  
  • You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. 
  • You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision. 
  • 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. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

  • 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, French proficiency, 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

Toronto-81 Bay, 19th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Agile Methodology, Apple iOS, Application Development, Applications Programming, Code Reviews, Collaboration, Cross-Platform Development, Cross Platform Mobile Applications, Innovation, Innovative Solutions, iOS Development, iOS Mobile Architecture, iOS SDK, Objective-C (Programming Language), Problem Solving, Swift Programming Language, Teamwork, Technical Leadership, Unit Testing, Xcode

Similar Jobs

TransUnion Logo TransUnion

Account Executive

Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
Remote or Hybrid
Ontario, ON, CAN
13000 Employees

Opendoor Logo Opendoor

Senior Manager, Marketing Operations & Automation

eCommerce • Fintech • Real Estate • Software • PropTech
Hybrid
Ontario, ON, CAN
1600 Employees
129K-177K Annually

MongoDB Logo MongoDB

Staff Software Engineer

Big Data • Cloud • Software • Database
Easy Apply
Hybrid
6 Locations
5550 Employees
159K-221K Annually

Gusto Logo Gusto

Staff Software Engineer

Fintech • HR Tech
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
6 Locations
4405 Employees
200K-270K Annually
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
43,351 Employees

What We Do

CIBC is here to help all our clients reach their goals.

We know the importance of reliable financial products and services, and we’re dedicated to providing them in a way that lets you bank however you want, whenever you want.

With innovative tools designed around your priorities and a team fully focused on your success, you’ll get the insights you need to get even closer to achieving your goals.

This culture of innovation and shared values of trust, teamwork and accountability are why we’ve been named a top employer in Canada. They’re also why a career at CIBC is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow and work alongside some of the brightest in Canada.

La Banque CIBC est là pour aider tous nos clients à atteindre leurs objectifs.

Nous connaissons l'importance de produits et services financiers fiables, et nous nous engageons à les fournir d'une manière qui vous permette d'effectuer vos opérations bancaires comme vous le souhaitez, quand vous le souhaitez.

Avec des outils innovants conçus autour de vos priorités et une équipe entièrement centrée sur votre réussite, vous obtiendrez les informations dont vous avez besoin pour vous rapprocher encore plus de vos objectifs.

Cette culture de l'innovation et les valeurs partagées de confiance, de travail d'équipe et de responsabilité sont la raison pour laquelle nous avons été nommés l'un des meilleurs employeurs au Canada. C'est aussi pourquoi une carrière à la Banque CIBC est plus qu'un emploi : c'est une occasion de grandir et de travailler aux côtés de certaines des personnes plus brillantes au Canada

Similar Companies Hiring

Camber Thumbnail
Social Impact • Healthtech • Fintech
New York, NY
53 Employees
Rain Thumbnail
Web3 • Payments • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) • Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Blockchain
New York, NY
70 Employees
Scotch Thumbnail
Software • Retail • Payments • Fintech • eCommerce • Artificial Intelligence • Analytics
US
25 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account