UX/UI Designer, Winter 2027 (Co-op/Internship)- 8 months

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Accident and life insurance

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a technology-focused software engineer in Toronto. The role involves transforming requirements into features, coding, testing, and maintaining software across the lifecycle.

Responsibilities include translating user needs, ensuring security and performance standards, and applying best practices in version control and release processes. Health coverage and retirement plans are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Creative thinking and problem solving required.
• Builds and sustains relationships across teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience in QA, testing, and SDLC processes.
• Knowledge of cloud computing and microservices.
• Proficiency in programming and systems integration.
• Understanding of requirements analysis and mapping.

Responsibilities

• Translate user needs into technical specifications.
• Develop, test, and deploy software with full lifecycle ownership.
• Maintain and troubleshoot core software components.
• Ensure code quality, security, logging, and performance standards.
• Evaluate new technologies for fit within the existing ecosystem.
• Follow release management and version control practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret requirements.
• Propose innovative solutions and take calculated risks.

Skills

Creative thinking

Relationship building

Emotional agility

QA & Testing

Cloud computing

Microservices

Tech requirements mapping

Adaptability

Learning agility

Programming

Systems integration

Test Driven Development

SDLC

Troubleshooting

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

Application Deadline:

10/03/2026

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

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 includes 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.

• Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from user.
• Analyzes, develops, tests, and implements new software programs, and documentation of 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 may be on a business/group.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works mostly independently.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Creative thinking.
• Building and managing relationships.
• Emotional agility.
• Quality Assurance and Testing.
• Cloud computing.
• Microservices.
• Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping.
• Adaptability.
• Learning Agility.
• Programming.
• 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.
• Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.

Salary** :**

$45,000.00 - $100,000.00

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.

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.