Enterprise Solution Architect — Cloud, AI & Security Strategy

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO is seeking a strategic Solution Architect to join the SOS organization within Technology & Operations. You will design enterprise technology solutions that integrate business processes, applications, data, infrastructure, and security, guiding cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.

The role focuses on scalable, secure, and resilient architectures across cloud and on‑premises environments, with emphasis on ITSM, service desk operations, and modernization programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, or related technology leadership roles.
• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience serving as a technical leader across multiple enterprise technology initiatives.
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing cloud, on-premises, SaaS, and hybrid technology solutions.
• Strong background in security architecture, infrastructure technologies, enterprise integration, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps, architecture standards, and solution governance practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, including presenting recommendations to senior leadership and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain architecture strategies, roadmaps, standards, and key architectural artifacts for the assigned portfolio.
• Lead solution architecture for complex enterprise initiatives across cloud, on‑premises, SaaS, and hybrid environments.
• Create technical solution designs and recommendations aligned with enterprise architecture standards and best practices.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align technology investments with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Identify technology risks, dependencies, and architectural challenges, driving proactive mitigation strategies and informed decision-making.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating innovation and continuous improvement into architecture strategies.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Security Architecture

ITSM

Stakeholder Management

Communication

DevOps Tools

Technical Leadership

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

ServiceNow

AWS

Azure

Microsoft 365

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Job description

BMO is seeking a strategic Solution Architect to join the SOS organization within Technology & Operations. You will design enterprise technology solutions that integrate business processes, applications, data, infrastructure, and security, guiding cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.

The role focuses on scalable, secure, and resilient architectures across cloud and on‑premises environments, with emphasis on ITSM, service desk operations, and modernization programs.