Senior QA Engineer, Performance

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.

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What you'll be doing

As a Senior QA Engineer, Performance in the Consumer & Digital Banking Technology team for the US Region, you'll lead efforts to ensure our digital banking applications are robust, scalable, and deliver exceptional performance for our clients. You'll design and implement comprehensive performance testing strategies, utilizing industry-standard tools such as NeoLoad, LoadRunner, and JMeter. Your role will involve automating performance tests, analyzing test results to identify bottlenecks, and collaborating closely with development, DevOps, and business stakeholders to drive improvements. You'll also mentor junior engineers, establish best practices, and contribute to the continual enhancement of our testing frameworks and methodologies. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our digital platforms as we grow and innovate.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days may be remote.

How you'll succeed

• Performance Test Design & Execution – Develop, execute, and maintain performance test plans, scripts, and scenarios using NeoLoad, LoadRunner, and JMeter to validate application scalability and reliability.
• Automation & Framework Enhancement – Automate performance testing processes and integrate them with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and repeatable performance assessments.
• Analysis & Reporting – Analyze test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations to development teams for optimization.
• Collaboration & Communication – Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, DevOps, and product management, to ensure performance objectives are aligned and met.
• Mentorship & Best Practices – Mentor junior QA engineers and promote performance engineering best practices across the team.
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of performance testing frameworks, tools, and methodologies.

Who you are

• You have deep expertise in performance testing. You bring 5+ years of experience in performance engineering, with hands-on knowledge of NeoLoad, LoadRunner, and JMeter.
• You automate and innovate. You have experience automating performance tests and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, using scripting languages such as Java, Python, or Groovy.
• You analyze and solve problems. You excel at interpreting performance test results, identifying root causes of bottlenecks, and recommending solutions.
• You collaborate effectively. You communicate complex technical concepts clearly and work well with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
• You mentor and lead. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and guiding junior engineers to build a strong, high-performing QA team.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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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*, 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
• 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, 19th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Leadership, Mentorship, Project Coordination, Quality Assurance (QA), Testing Strategies, Troubleshooting