07/30/2026
Address:
33 Dundas Street West
Technology
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate professional for a Principal Cloud Engineer position. With extensive experience with AWS cloud services, this role will support long term technology cloud initiatives, with focus on the Bank's 3 to 5 year cloud technology roadmap, facilitating innovation and adoption of next-generation technologies. We collaborate with business stakeholders, connecting subject matter experts with business, information, domain and solution architects.
Your skills are broad – Designing, documenting and implementing cloud application build based on business requirement, migrate the application to cloud, working with various stakeholders to implement the integrations for banking application by following best practices.
You are a self-starter, driven and can handle multiple projects and priorities. You are passionate about driving the DevOps mindset and culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment where you get the opportunity to work with a spectrum of latest tools and technologies to drive forward “Infrastructure-as-Code” and “Infrastructure-as-a-Service”.
As a qualified candidate, you will be part of the team driving BMO’s Cloud implementation. As a member of this team, you should possess the ability to inspire yourself and all of our team. Based on your previous experiences you will inject new knowledge and skills into an already high performing team thus excelling our efforts to new heights.
Your Responsibilities
Drive holistic design & patterns for secure cloud application development for online banking as Full Stack developer, application architecture, data services, and cloud service integrations.
Architect and implement cloud solutions for various application architectures, and programmatic integration of cloud applications, data services, and infrastructure. Develop application data architecture models to further enable effective service-oriented delivery
Review application solution designs for cloud-fit and optimality and automate deployment patterns for reusability.
Consult and provide technical guidance to LOBs to refactor the application for the cloud using the 12-factor development practices for cloud-native and microservices oriented application deployment.
Partner with other stakeholders to drive the creation of Cloud migration & transformation strategy and infrastructure roadmaps across application, information, business and technology landscapes
Document best practices and recommendations and create and maintain templates
Drive meetings with subject matter experts from all areas of the business including infrastructure, operations, applications, vendors and leads to seek input from and plan/coordinate migrations, resources requirements and timelines.
Engage with external vendors to review solutions, new capabilities and product, and service offerings
Your Mindset
You are a self-starter, driven and can handle multiple projects and priorities.
You are passionate about driving the DevOps mindset and culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment where you get the opportunity to work with a spectrum of latest tools and technologies to drive forward Infrastructure-as-Code and Infrastructure-as-a-Service.
You are actively looking to improve the solutions you implement, understand the efficacy of collaboration and reaching out across functional borders and are keen to work in a team of CI/CD and Infrastructure specialists.
As a member of this team, you should possess the ability to inspire yourself and all of our team. Based on your previous experiences you will inject new knowledge and skills into an already high performing team thus excelling our efforts to new heights.
Required Core Skills:
Deep understanding of cloud design patterns, Cloud Native Architecture and principles, cloud operations and cloud security models
5-7 years of demonstrated hands-on experiencing in designing and configuring secure and scalable cloud application for banking on AWS
In-Depth knowledge of cloud services: Application development, integration, functions, Cloud Databases, data warehouse and analytics, Machine Learning, Developer Tools, Security and identity management
Proven and demonstrable experience in architecting, designing and implementing high volume, high availability cloud applications with a very high degree of automation
Demonstrated ability to easily deal with both abstract and concrete concepts and be able to reconcile them for the appropriate audience and context
Proven ability to maintain both a strategic long-term outlook and enterprise perspective, while also supporting tangible, business driven and IT delivered solutions.
Quickly understand organizational dynamics and management priorities, and to be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven company.
Demonstrate strong facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to lead an in-depth client meeting/workshop across a broad range of topics including discovery, cloud compliance, and security
Strong programming skills with experience in API and Webhook development using typescript, Node.js, Python and Shell Scripting languages.
Other Skills:
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering and or equivalent industry experience
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership Skills
A critical thinker with strong research, analytics and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with a positive attitude and an ability to work independently and or in a team
Ability to communicate across business units and the ability to interface with and communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
Time management skills with the ability to manage multiple streams and lead less experienced architects
$94,600.00 - $176,000.00
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 .
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.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
