Sr solution architect - (digital / banking)

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

Job summary

A major financial services group based in Toronto seeks a Senior Solution Architect to lead end-to-end technology solutions across various banking domains. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of IT experience with a focus on solution architecture, including expertise in Cloud, DevOps, and Agile methodologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technology strategies and document solutions effectively. This role offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and resources

Inclusive workplace

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Strong experience in end-to-end technology solutions and high-level designs.
• Ability to document solution proposals and work across teams.
• Experience in banking solutions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology solutions for bank domains.
• Drive technology strategy and roadmaps in collaboration with partners.
• Facilitate resolution of technical issues across multiple projects.

Skills

Solution architect

Cloud

DevOps

Agile

API design and security

Enterprise application architecture

Multi-vendor integration

Data integration

Technical facilitation

Strong communication

Education

15 years of IT experience

6 years of solution architecture experience

Tools

AWS

Job description

Application Deadline

12/21/2025

Address

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group

Technology

Role Description

As a member of the BMO Digital Architecture, the Senior Solution Architect, primarily

• Leads end-to-end technology solutions and high-level designs for key initiatives in collaboration with other architects and in alignment with bank’s target architecture and standards for a business domain like Deposits, Cards, Lending, Channels, etc.

• Drives technology strategy and roadmaps of business functional areas – deposits, cards, payments, operations, customer experience, analytics working with business and technology partners

• Establishes as a technology solution expert in one or more of the banking domain s to advise Lead Technology Officers and their business leaders in solving business problems

Requires Skillset

• Solution architect , who works with other architects including enterprise architects, leads with all aspects solution architecture and design of multiple projects in alignment with the bank’s target architecture and standards

Solution Architect with the following experience

• Previous Development experience ( Cloud, DevOps, Agile)

• Experience with services management ( web services, REST, Web API, ESB , message-based) development, integration and deployment

• Enterprise-level Application Architecture

• Strong application security /infrastructure, & deployment exposure

• Data placement and data integration background

• Able to relate to end-to-end business processes into solutions with a goal of simplifying the business process and improving UX

• All aspects of solution function/data placement, end to end design & integration oversight,

• Multi-vendor integration design including infrastructure experience

• API design API Security , digital/mobile architecture experience

• AI, Insights, Automation experience

• Technical facilitator bringing various technology groups and vendors for solution design and execution to meet project timeline but keeping strategic focus

• MUST be able to document solution proposals (e.g., solution options sequence diagrams, conceptual diagrams) to get agreement from Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, etc.

• Resolve issues as they arise

• Produce project level and program level technical documentations (solution options, solution architecture, high-level end-to-end design flow) collaborating with other technical leads

• Assists with and contributes to function area-specific target architecture, transition architectures, and technology roadmap

• Leads or assist with new technology evaluation against BMO target architecture and standards to solve business problems

• Ability to learn/internalize existing information to assist several projects effectively and immediately

• Strong written / verbal communication skills and comfortable interacting with developers all the way up to the “C” level

• Banking solution experience is desirable

• Understands or has application design experience in Cloud (e.g., AWS) technologies

Addition Info

• The person will be working on multiple projects (3 to 4) at the same time in different functional areas of the Bank (e.g., Channels, Sales/Marketing/CRM, Commercial Lending, Collections)

• 15 years of IT experience with minimum 6 years of hands‑on solution architecture experience for enterprise‑grade applications

Not Looking For

• Hard-core developers for Java or .Net application coding

• DBA, Data modellers

• Project or Program Manager

• Business analyst, Data analyst, System Analyst or System Administrator

Typical Day-to-Day Activities

• Coordinate cross-team communication and facilitate reviewing of technical issues for the technical governance forums. Lead socialization of the technical decisions with the project team.

• Facilitate and lead resolution of all technical issues on the project/program by establishing strong working relationships with the business, operations and other technology team members

• Identify and communicate risks (business, application, technical) associated with component or application implementation.

• Evaluate multiple solution design options, working with a multi-disciplined team to design integrated solution architecture across application areas and helping the project adhere to Enterprise standards

• Document solutions using bank’s standard template

• Document high-level design and hand-off work to next group in the development pipeline

Example Work & Projects

• Help extending existing target architecture and develop transition state solution architecture for customer data

• Drive Digital Architecture for Deposits, or for Retail products (retail lending or credit cards)

• Drive cross-product cross-channel customer experience integration architecture retail or commercial customers

• Drive the platform application architecture of a new loan origination platform

• Drive payment process automation solution in backend payment processing (ACH, Check Processing, Lockbox processing)

• Drive various aspects of Collections solution being part of the core architecture team responsible for enterprise-wide collections solution

• Drive and document solution for risk underwriting and credit risk auto-decisioning integration

• Drive target architecture and roadmap for various banking capabilities

Salary

$94,600.00 - $176,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package 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.

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.

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