Development Manager

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Accident & life insurance

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Toronto, ON, is seeking a senior software leader to guide development across front and back-end systems in a Capital Markets environment. You will design strategy for continuous improvement, supervise teams, and deliver scalable platforms with Java and modern frontend (React/Typescript) capabilities.

Strong leadership, deep Fixed Income domain experience, and hands-on architecture skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience guiding other developers in a Capital Markets environment
• Advanced level Fixed Income experience
• Expert Java and/or frontend (React / Typescript) experience

Responsibilities

• Applies development expertise to front and back-end systems coding combined with project management experience with systems administration skills.
• Designs the strategy for continuous enhancement, performance optimization, stability, and scalability.
• Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers.
• Designs the user experience, user interaction, responsive design, and complete architecture.
• Works with databases, servers, APIs, version control systems, and third-party apps.
• Ensures cross-platform compatibility and fixes issues during test and production phases.

Skills

Leadership

Fixed Income

Java / Frontend

Job description

• Leadership experience guiding other developers in a Capital Markets environment
• Advanced level Fixed Income experience
• Expert Java and/or frontend (React / Typescript) experience

Must Have:

• Leadership experience guiding other developers in a Capital Markets environment
• Advanced level Fixed Income experience
• Expert Java and/or frontend (React / Typescript) experience

Applies development expertise to front and back-end systems coding combined with project management experience with systems administration skills. Designs the strategy for continuous enhancement, performance optimization, stability, and scalability. Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers. Designs the user experience, user interaction, responsive design, and complete architecture. Works with databases, servers, APIs, version control systems, and third-party apps. Ensures cross-platform compatibility and fixes issues during test and production phases .

• Builds dynamic, visually-attractive, and innovative software product/apps including front-end and back-end components.
• Manages the complete software development process from conception to deployment .
• Maintains and upgrades the software following deployment .
• Manages the end-to-end life cycle for the production of software and applications .
• Oversees and guides the analysis, writing, building, and deployment of software.
• Oversees automated testing and provides insights on results.
• Modifies and tests changes to previously developed programs .
• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Front-end languages and framework.
• Backend Technologies and Frameworks.
• Database and cache.
• Basic design ability.
• Server.
• Web architecture.
• Version Control.
• Web Hosting Platforms.
• Learning Agility.
• Building and managing relationships.
• Technical writing / documentation.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Organization skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Influence skills.
• Data driven decision making.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

Salary:

$94,600.00 - $176,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include a commission structure. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

• BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.
• BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.