Solution Architect

Application Deadline: 11/29/2025 Address: 33 Dundas Street West Job Family Group: TechnologyThis hybrid position will allow for a candidate to not only play a vital role in the development and implementation of solutions but will be also involved in its socialization and adaption by the business sponsors and technology stakeholders. This role will allow a candidate to develop business and technical expertise in the Wealth Management Technology domain, be exposed to industry and leading-edge architectures, solution patterns and technologies and develop meaningful cross-functional relationships with other groups at BMO.Group Culture:This candidate will be working in the Solution Delivery Architecture CoE across Canadian Wealth, Digital and Insurance Technology, liaising closely with the business partners, and working alongside other solution architects, account managers, business analysts and senior developers. The team is incredibly close-knit, collaborative, and high performing. Role Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Creates and manages key architecture assets for the designated portfolio and business scopeLeads technical solutions for enterprise programs, and portfolio projectsBuild effective solutions based on business requirements, working closely with the business and other technology partnersCreates technical design recommendations aligned to standards for development and integration of new products, services, applications, and technology solutions.Produce conceptual and detailed solution architectures to meet strategic business, financial and technology objectives through documentation of use case diagrams, component interaction diagrams, data flows diagrams and sequence diagrams, using available solution architecture authoring toolsEnsure adherence of the proposed solution architecture with all relevant internal standards and external regulationsManage trade-offs between speed to market, quality and financial impactStays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities, and individual learning.Clarify/identify/validate impacted application components and requirements to account manager and BA, which are further extended to the business for approvalWork alongside the Enterprise Architecture team to gage the feasibility of proposed solution and application enhancements/creationProvides input into the preparation of business case by providing key architectural insights on feasibility, risks, and alignment with enterprise strategyStays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities, and individual learningWorks independently and regularly handles non-routine situationsHas some experience in architecting and designing scalable, high availability application solutions that leverage the cloud platform and infrastructureArchitects and develops applications to be cloud optimized.Has experience in evaluating the architecture of cloud solutions to understand how technical decisions may impact business outcomes and recommend cloud solutions and technologies that align with the business requirementsMust-Have Skills:5+ years of Solution Architect experience in a large, enterprise level environment5+ years of experience in enterprise, application, and information architecture design7+ years of software development experience (no specific software development experience specified)Main Tech stack (based on current Insurance portfolio) - .Net Core, C#, Java, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS/Azure (primary: AWS, secondary Azure) cloudKnowledge of Oracle, ESP job scheduler, SFTPNice to have -IBMi (AS400), COBOL, DB2Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture, databases, information warehouses and data modeling techniquesStrong experience with real-time and batch interface design and implementations, including sequence diagrams and documentationStrong experience with SOAP/XML and RESTFUL/JSON schema design and implementationStrong experience with database structures and relational database design and modelingStrong Cloud solution architecture experienceLife Insurance experience is requiredPrevious banking/finance experience is a strongNice-to-Have Skills:Experience working in an Agile environmentSoft Skills:Strong communication skills, both oral and written are a MUSTStrong facilitation/negotiation skills are a MUSTAbility to influence members of management and advocate for a solution whilst facing criticism is a MUSTStrong critical thinking skillsAbility to work well with a teamAbility to work independently with little supervision and multi-task numerous initiatives. Educational Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar fieldSolutions Architect certifications Salary : $75,900.00 - $141,900.00 Pay Type: SalariedThe 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: About UsAt 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 .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.