Director, Nexus Developer

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STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION

Global Derivatives & FICC Technology.  This group provides technology solutions to the CIBC Capital Markets derivatives, fixed income and currency trading businesses.

JOB PURPOSE 

The Director, Nexus Developer is responsible for delivery of new features and maintenance of existing features of the Nexus platform.  Nexus is our in-house built web application used by Sales, Trading and back-office across Capital Markets.

The developer is responsible for providing technical direction and subject matter expertise to ensure reliable, well performing software in compliance with established controls, standards, policies and procedures.  The role collaborates with key stake holders across the business, UX and QA functions in order to deliver according to an agreed design and specification.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain the existing Nexus code base
• Develop new front end components, tiles and services
• Ensure quality and maintain high standards for delivery
• Liaise with key stake holders across the business, UX and QA functions to deliver software
• Adhere to established controls, standard, polices and procedures

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Colleagues in across Global Derivates Technology and the wider Technology team to ensure software is delivered efficiently, reviewed by peers and aligns with best practices.
• Users and stakeholders across business lines in CIBC for whom we deliver softwarae.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.  

AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS 

• As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Resolving complex software problems as required. 
• Fixing bugs and other issues by performing a root cause analysis prior to defining a plan to resolve.
• Leveraging established design patterns when developing software
• Ensuring code is peer reviewed, and performing peer reviews for others.
• Ensuring CI/CD pipelines are working correctly for any delivered code, and adapting them as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• Angular
• RxJS
• CSS
• HTML
• NX/CLI
• Functional programming practices
• Technical Troubleshooting--Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for anticipating, recognizing, and resolving technical problems.
• Oral Communications--Ability to express oneself and communicate with others verbally; recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure.
• Managing Multiple Priorities--Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups or activities. Effective judgment in prioritizing and time allocation.
• Interpersonal Relationships--Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Creativity--Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and applying it to existing and emerging situations.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking--Knowledge of tools and techniques for effective use of a broad range of factors, assumptions, frameworks and perspectives when solvin