Sr. Specialist Database Administration

Application Deadline:

06/29/2025

Address:
33 Dundas Street West

Oversees the development of methods, practices, policies, tools, and processes to collect, store, access, and use data securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Supports the full lifecycle of data assets. Ensures the quality of data collection, including the adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of the data. Identifies ways to manage data across a diverse but unified data tier. Plans and supports the implementation of cloud data management platforms and tools, policies, and procedures, giving the organization control of business data, both in cloud applications and hybrid cloud/ on-premise setups. Manages data integration by applying relevant data governance and management practices.

Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains an optimal data pipeline architecture.
• Assembles large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business
  requirements.
• Identifies, designs, and implements internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability.
• Builds the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of
  data from a wide variety of data sources.
• Builds analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into
  customer, operational efficiency, and other key business performance metrics.
• Works with different stakeholders and teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
• Works with experts in data strategy and data governance to suggest quality
  enhancements.
• Operates at a group/Digital US Domain level and is a specialist resource for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and
  to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically, 7+ years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate level of proficiency: Creative thinking.
• Advanced level of proficiency:
• Data architecture design and modeling.
• Cloud computing architecture.
• Data security.
• Machine learning.
• Computational thinking and programming.
• Deep learning.
• Decision making.
• Critical thinking.
• Data integration.
• Data warehousing.
• Enterprise data management.
• Data mining.
• Big data.
• Streaming / Real-time.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration & team skills, with a focus on cross-group collaboration.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge.

Grade:
8
Job Category:
Individual Contributor / Collaborateur

Salary:

$92,400.00 - $171,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The salary range provided reflects BMO Financial group's compensation range for the grade band associated with this position.

Salary placement within the range outlined above is role-based and will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. These ranges were determined by a market-based compensation approach; we used data from trusted third-party compensation sources to set consistent, and competitive ranges. We regularly evaluate compensation, identify any changes in the market and adjust our ranges and existing employee compensation as needed.

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's comprehensive 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.

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.