Bank of Montreal

Senior Design System Developer

Bank of Montreal$75K — $141K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in a related field
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education
  • Deep knowledge of front-end web technologies and UX design
  • Proficiency in web development and design principles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Familiarity with accessibility and usability standards
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Translate design concepts into functional front-end technology
  • Collaborate with teams to align UI designs with business needs
  • Create responsive web designs for various devices
  • Conduct usability tests to improve UI effectiveness
  • Document design decisions and user interface processes
  • Support front-end development of new digital features
  • Act as a consultant during the design execution process

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Retirement savings plans with company contributions
  • Performance-based incentives and bonuses
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

07/06/2026

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

Translates creative software design concepts and ideas into reality using front end technology. Acts as a bridge between the presentation layer and the backend layer. Understands requirements, designs interactive and intuitive interface programs that enhance the customer/user experience. Applies an in-depth understanding of the latest programming languages, frameworks and practices around interaction design/User Centred Design (UCD). Works closely with User Experience (UX) and Visual Designers, Product Owners, and Technology stakeholders to support user experience improvements. Ensures consistent application of design system standards.

  • Collaborates with business and IT to identify the business need for the user interface that needs to be created and ensures alignment with brand and design standards and guidelines.
  • Uses responsive web designs to create applications that automatically match multiple screen sizes/devices.
  • Conducts usability testing to identify and fix UI issues and collects insights from target users.
  • Improves the user experience by making it easy for users to navigate different digital properties and interfaces.
  • Supports the design and front-end development of new features and functionality across digital channels.
  • Creates storyboards to conceptualise designs and applies an in depth knowledge of user interface development technology stack and frameworks.
  • Writes documentation around the user interface to ensure the decisions for designs/configurations are documented.
  • Participates in the design process as a consultant on possibilities, takes the design created by the UX Designer as an input, and executes the design vision into an engineered reality.
  • Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
  • Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
  • Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  • Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

  • Information Architecture.
  • Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

  • Prototyping.
  • User Experience Design.
  • User Research.
  • Adaptability.
  • Customer Centricity.
  • Storytelling.
  • Design Thinking.
  • Verbal & written communication skills.
  • Collaboration & team skills.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Data driven decision making.

Advanced level of proficiency:

  • Accessibility.
  • Design Pattern.
  • Usability Evaluation.
  • Web Development.
  • Media Content and Graphic Designs.
  • Data Visualization.
  • Web Analytics.
  • Writing / Editing.
  • Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Salary:

$75,900.00 - $141,900.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group27s 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 Group27s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group27s 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 Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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