Senior technology manager - (development / api design / aws/ payment systems)

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

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Toronto seeks a Senior Technology Manager to lead its Wires API Services team. The ideal candidate will manage API development and integration, oversee cloud architecture, and drive strategic initiatives while fostering innovation and accountability. With 10+ years in IT, a strong knowledge of AWS, and leadership skills, you'll help shape the future of wire payment systems. A competitive salary range of $94,600 to $176,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Performance-based incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in IT.
• Proven experience in technology leadership and team management.
• Familiarity with wire payment systems and ISO standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team working on Wires API Services.
• Define and implement enterprise architecture strategies.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders.

Skills

AWS

API design

Leadership

Reactive architectural principles

Communication

Education

BS/BA or MBA/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Application Deadline: 01/11/2026

Address: 33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group: Technology

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Technology Manager to lead the Wires API Services team. This role involves managing API development and integration, overseeing cloud architecture, and driving strategic initiatives for wire payment systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing resilient, scalable, and high-performance systems using reactive architectural principles, combined with leadership qualities that foster innovation and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of developers and architects working on Wires API Services.
• Define and implement enterprise architecture strategies for API and cloud solutions.
• Oversee AWS-based infrastructure and services; Google Cloud experience is a bonus.
• Ensure designs consider resilience, scalability, and performance optimization using reactive architecture.
• Apply design thinking principles, including reactive architectures, failure mode/effects analysis (chaos engineering), SRE practices, and zero-ops strategies.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to align solutions with organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of critical thinking, curiosity, adaptability, and contextual awareness.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Demonstrate accountability, ownership, and decision-making in complex scenarios.
• Lead with empathy to build strong, collaborative teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in IT and BS/BA or MBA/MS in computer science, engineering, or information systems.
• Proven experience in technology leadership and team management.
• Strong expertise in AWS, API design, and enterprise architecture.
• Knowledge of reactive architectural principles, event-driven design patterns, and resilience engineering.
• Familiarity with SRE practices, chaos engineering, and zero-ops concepts.
• Google Cloud experience is an asset.
• AWS certification preferred.
• Familiarity with wire payment systems and ISO standards is a plus.

Salary & Pay

Salary: $94,600.00 – $176,000.00

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.