Software Developer

Bank of Montreal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Software Developer to drive the software development lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating requirements into features, managing development processes, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through maintenance and testing. Joining the team means contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Performance-based incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of relevant programming experience required.
• Experience with modern frameworks such as Node JS and AWS is essential.
• Familiarity with testing and debugging tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate user needs into technical specifications.
• Manage the software development lifecycle from analysis to maintenance.
• Ensure code adheres to security and performance standards.

Skills

Creative thinking

Building and managing relationships

Emotional agility

Microservices

Adaptability

Learning Agility

Troubleshooting

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Node JS

TypeScript

AWS Lambda

Java

Angular

Ionic Framework

Jira

Redux

Job description

Application Deadline:

06/29/2025

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Drives the overall software development lifecycle, including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, managing development teams and processes, and conducting software testing and maintenance. Specific project areas of focus include translating user requirements into technical specifications, writing code, and managing the preparation of design specifications. Supports system design, provides advice on security requirements, and debugs business systems and service applications. Applies deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and programming languages to develop high-quality technology applications and services, including tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements.

Responsibilities:

• 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 the 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.
• Evaluates 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.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Creative thinking.
• Building and managing relationships.
• Emotional agility.
• Go-getter attitude.
• Microservices.
• Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis, and Mapping.
• Adaptability.
• Learning Agility.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Typically between 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in programming – Node JS, TypeScript, and AWS Lambda are must-haves
• Experience with Java and Angular is a nice-to-have.
• Experience with Ionic Framework is a nice-to-have
• Ability to write unit tests.
• Scrum team experience.
• Web Development experience.
• Experience with debugging application.
• Knowledge of Jira
• Knowledge of Redux
• Applications Integration.
• Test Driven Development.
• System Development Lifecycle.
• Troubleshooting.
• System and Technology Integration.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.

Grade:

6

Job Category:

Individual Contributor / Collaborateur

Salary:

$60,000.00 - $111,700.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The salary range provided reflects BMO Financial group’s compensation range for the grade band associated with this position.

Salary placement within the range outlined above is role-based and will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. These ranges were determined by a market-based compensation approach; we used data from trusted third-party compensation sources to set consistent, and competitive ranges. We regularly evaluate compensation, identify any changes in the market and adjust our ranges and existing employee compensation as needed.

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’s comprehensive 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.

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.