Director, Digital Core Development (API, Digital & AWS Cloud)

Application Deadline:

04/29/2024

Address:
33 Dundas Street West

This role is Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the office)

Digital Core supports BMO's Digital-First vision by providing enterprise-scale solutions using cloud technology capabilities. As a central organization, Digital Core collaborates with groups across the bank such as Finance, Risk, AML, FCU, HR, Marketing, Wealth, Capital Markets, Personal and Business Banking, Global Asset Management, etc. on various cloud initiatives. We deliver hundreds of API(s) and power BMO's Digital Acceleration promoting cutting edge architectures, building and integrating service APIs, enabling digital platforms and process automation transformational initiatives every year to help our partners solve problems and make smarter data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a technology team to deliver enterprise-scale technology solution to solve complex business problems and create value
• Define and report on measurement criteria for business value; articulates value-add of own function, product or service
• Be a thought leader in API, Digital and Cloud technology. Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for stakeholders
• Drive maturity, adoption and roadmap to create value for the organization and our customers
• Act as a change agent and challenge status quo. Encourage and support team effectiveness. Drive efficiency through automation and process engineering
• Lead by example and grow a high-performance team with winning culture. Foster and grow talents. Provide mentorship and coaching to less senior resources.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage multiple project executions in parallel, finances, resourcing plan and vendor relationships
• Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional association, practice communities and individual learning

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience in managing technology or engineering teams
• Experience in large-scale deployments, developing solutions using API, Digital and Cloud technologies and serverless architectures
• Experience in cloud-native software development methodologies and tools to support application development/deployment stages
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex concepts to cross functional audiences
• Experience in using automation and innovation to drive quality and efficiency improvements
• Proficient experience in AWS core integration stacks, including but not limited API Gateway, AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, AWS DynamoDB, AWS API Gateway, AWS Serverless stack, AWS S3, AWS SNS and SQS, SSM, IAM; Dynatrace, Cloudwatch Cloud Formation, X-Ray etc
• Business knowledge and experience in Financial industry - Nice to have
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Grade:
9
Job Category:
People Manager / Gestionnaire
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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. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Category

Information Technology