Platform technical lead

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Technical Platform Lead to manage the architecture and design of their critical banking application, Customer Connect. The role involves leading large-scale releases, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring optimal solutions are implemented. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of the software development life cycle, and experience with various technologies including .NET and cloud services.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Accident and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large-scale releases and teams.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle.
• Proven ability to learn new businesses and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage platform architecture and application design.
• Provide technical direction for optimal solutions.
• Analyze, develop, test, and implement new software programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Tools

.NET

C#

Angular

Java

AWS

Azure

Visual Studio

Git

Job description

Application Deadline:

06/29/2025

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

Customer Connect is a large banking application that is heavily used by branches, customer contact centers, mortgage specialists, product operations, and miscellaneous users at BMO. It is complex and critical to our Lines of Business.

The Technical Platform Lead in Channels Technology is responsible for managing the Branch Channel Solutions's platform architecture and application design.

We are looking for a seasoned technology leader to support Customer Connect with major priorities which include, building a platform roadmap following the strategic architecture and design, providing technical direction to ensure optimal solutions being implemented through ongoing initiatives, and maintain alignment with the Lines of Business (LOBs) strategies.

Experience:

• Experience in leading multiple, concurrent, large-scale releases and teams covering design, development, implementation, and support.
• Interacts with key business & technology stakeholders to define, analyze, and deliver requirements that reflect the needs of both the business and end customers.
• Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from the user.
• Analyzes, develops, tests, and implements new software programs, and documentation of entire software development life cycle execution.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault rectification of system and core software components .
• Ensures that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk.
• Follows release management processes and standards, and applies version controls.
• Assists in interpreting and documentation of client requirements.
• 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.

Strong knowledge and practical experience in:

• .NET
• C#
• Angular / Java
• Cloud (AWS/Azure)
• Microsoft development tools (Visual Studio, TFS)
• Desktop application development including peripheral integration
• Services-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Web service protocols (JSON, SOAP)
• Secure coding practices
• Agile/iterative development methodologies
• Continuous development processes and tooling (e.g. Git, Bamboo, Maven)

Requirements:

• Proven ability to learn new businesses and technologies
• Strong process understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Strong architectural knowledge of the technology ecosystem
• Solid experience developing multi-tier technology solutions
• Good collaboration and multi-tasking capabilities
• Strong leadership, relationship and communication skills
• Knowledge of software development practices, concepts, and technology
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• University degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience

Salary :

$92,400.00 - $171,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

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

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.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.