Principal Cloud Engineer

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 94,600 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group seeks a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead cloud architecture and delivery in large-scale Azure environments. You will define standards, build scalable solutions, and drive automation across DevOps, security, and governance, aligning with enterprise needs and strategic suppliers.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong leadership, and deep hands-on expertise in cloud services, networking, and security.

Qualifications

• Architect-level expertise designing and implementing Azure cloud strategies across enterprise environments.
• Expert in IaC with Terraform for end-to-end modular solutions.
• Strong DevOps background with building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for Azure.
• PaC (Policy as Code) strategy and implementation expertise.
• Hands-on design and operation of container infrastructure at scale.
• Deep knowledge of Azure IaaS/SaaS/PaaS services and big‑scale networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture and design across Azure environments.
• Own end-to-end delivery translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Design and maintain IaC modules and landing zones for enterprise Azure
• Drive automation-first culture and continuous improvement in pipelines.
• Implement Azure security best practices (Zero Trust, RBAC, Defender for Cloud) and governance.
• Architect for resilience (HA/DR, multi-region) and monitor Azure spend (FinOps).
• Mentor engineers and lead technical direction across projects and reviews.
• Collaborate with product owners and leadership and communicate complex concepts.
• Define observability strategies using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights.

Skills

Architect-level cloud strategy

IaC with Terraform

DevOps & CI/CD design

Programming in Python/Node/Java/C#/C++

Azure IAM/RBAC design

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate professional for a Principal Cloud Engineer position with 8+ years of experience in multiple large scale Azure enterprise environments.

We are looking for technology leaders and change drivers type of talent. BMO’s cloud strategy is focused on innovation, leveraging emerging cloud native services to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our customers. BMO Cloud Engineering team is leading the way at a Bank where our Purpose is Growing the Good and Being Bold. We demonstrate those values every day. Be part of the action – where we have challenging discussions about how to align those customer requirements to the right cloud architectures and services. Help evolve the BMO’s core cloud platform, leveraging emerging best practices and tools, securely connected to our strategic suppliers, providing a platform for innovation to an entire Bank.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture and design
  • Define and implement scalable, secure, and highly available Azure solutions
  • Establish architecture patterns, standards, and best practices across teams
• Own end-to-end delivery
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions and architecture designs
  • Drive solution implementation from concept to production
• Cloud platform engineering & automation
  • Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules using Terraform
  • Build reusable modules, landing zones, and enterprise‑scale Azure environments
• DevOps & CI/CD leadership
  • Design, implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
  • Drive automation‑first culture and continuous improvement
• Security, governance, and compliance
  • Implement Azure security best practices (Zero Trust, RBAC, Defender for Cloud)
  • Define and implement governance and policies framework
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and enterprise standards
• Performance, reliability, and cost optimization
  • Architect for resilience (HA/DR strategies, multi‑region designs)
  • Monitor and optimize workload performance and Azure spend (FinOps practices)
• Mentorship and technical leadership
  • Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers and lead technical direction across projects
  • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge‑sharing sessions
• Stakeholder engagement
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, and leadership
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Operational excellence
  • Drive modernization initiatives
  • Define observability strategies using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
  • Drive incident response and root cause analysis for cloud core systems

Required Skills and Experience

• Architect‑level expertise and proven track record of designing and implementing cloud strategies, defining standards, designing and implementing large‑scale solutions in Azure
• Expert in IaC with a proven track record of developing complex modules and solutions end‑to‑end, from scratch (Terraform)
• Strong DevOps expertise, proven track record of designing and building complex CI/CD pipelines
• Architect‑level expertise in Policy as Code (PaC) strategy and implementation
• Expertise with design, implementation and running container infrastructure
• Expertise with design of operational processes for large scale Azure environments
• Strong programming skills (dev background) and fluency with at least one of the following languages: Python, Node.js, Java, C#, C++
• Strong knowledge and experience in setting up, securing, and managing public cloud infrastructure (Azure) at scale
• Solid understanding and proven practical experience with Azure IAM/RBAC design and implementation at scale
• Deep and broad knowledge of Azure IaaS/SaaS/PaaS services and experience building solutions in public clouds
• Strong understanding and hands‑on expertise in designing and running large scale cloud networking
• Deep and broad general IT engineering knowledge as well as hands‑on experience in different areas such as networking, infrastructure, security, solutions architecture and design, OS (Linux/Windows), common protocols and services, identity and access management, automation, troubleshooting, etc.

Essential Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A critical thinker with strong research and analytics skills
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work independently and/or in a team
• Ability to work under tight timelines and deliver on complex problems
• Ability to keep up with fast‑paced enterprise environment within Agile processes

Salary and Pay Type

Salary: $94,600.00 - $176,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried

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

EEO Statement and Accommodations

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.