BMO Financial Group

DirectorofSoftwareEngineeringInfrastructure,Resiliency&Compliance

$122–212k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Director of Software Engineering – Infrastructure, Resiliency & Compliance at BMO Financial Group. Skills: Software Engineering Leadership, Systems Design, Infrastructure Expertise, Resiliency Engineering. Drive end-to-end software development lifecycle. Lead and mentor development teams”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot complex issues; Debug business systems; Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities

Eligibility Requirements

Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, Evening and weekend support may be necessary

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

9 + years of experience in software engineering, infrastructure, or related technology leadership roles, Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience, Recognized technical expert and thought leader with deep industry knowledge, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) & Test-Driven Development, Cloud Computing (AWS) & Microservices Architecture, System Integration & Application Development, Quality Assurance & Testing, Troubleshooting & Performance Engineering, Technology Business Requirements Analysis & Mapping, Hybrid infrastructure (Cloud & On-Prem), Database systems (Oracle-focused), Batch scheduling systems and operational workflows, High availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency engineering, Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, communication and stakeholder management skills, Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and complexity, Data-driven decision-making mindset, Advanced emotional intelligence, adaptability, and learning agility, collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

What You'll Do.

Drive end-to-end software development lifecycle

Lead and mentor development teams

Deliver high-quality applications

Translate user needs into technical specifications

Apply expertise in algorithms

Ensure code meets standards

Provide guidance on system architecture

Evaluate emerging technologies

Support system design decisions

Troubleshoot complex issues

Oversee hybrid environments

Ensure infrastructure supports high availability

Provide direction on compute architecture

Oversee Oracle database environments

Understand replication strategies

Align infrastructure decisions

Lead oversight of enterprise batch environments

Ensure effective job orchestration

Ensure reliable execution

Evaluate operational SLAs

Champion SRE principles

Lead incident management frameworks

Reduce recurring incidents

Leverage observability platforms

Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements

Translate technical operations into risk posture

Partner with Audit teams

Operate within Risk Management Framework

Build and lead inclusive teams

Communicate technical concepts

Influence enterprise-wide practices

Anticipate industry trends

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across functions to deliver maximum value; Partner with Audit, Risk, and Compliance teams; Collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

communication and stakeholder management skills; Communicate complex technical concepts clearly

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