Bank of Montreal

Senior Software Developer - (Java / AWS / Payment Systems)

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience and a related post-secondary degree
  • 7+ years of Java development experience, particularly with Spring Boot and Microservices
  • Experience with AWS cloud platforms and certifications
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with system and technology integration
  • Proficient in API development, integration, and testing using tools like Swagger and Postman
  • Strong SQL experience (preferably Oracle or PostgreSQL)
  • Familiarity with TDD, JUnit, and end-to-end SDLC ownership

Responsibilities

  • Translate user needs into technical specifications by understanding and facilitating requirements
  • Analyze, develop, test, and implement new software programs alongside full documentation
  • Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot issues within core software systems
  • Ensure adherence to security, logging, error handling, and performance standards
  • Evaluate new technologies and assess impacts on existing systems
  • Build and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services and modern frameworks
  • Follow release management processes and apply version control practices

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:

07/26/2026

Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

Drives the overall software development lifecycle including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, managing development teams and processes, and conducting software testing and maintenance. Specific project areas of focus includes translating user requirements into technical specifications, writing code and managing the preparation of design specifications. Supports system design, provides advice on security requirements and debugs business systems and service applications. Applies deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures and programming languages to develop high quality technology applications and services - including tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements.
  • Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from user.
  • Analyzes, develops, tests, and implements new software programs, and documentation of entire software development life cycle execution.
  • Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and fault rectification of system and core software components.
  • Ensures that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.
  • Evaluates new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk.
  • building and deploying cloud-native applications using AWS services, serverless architectures, and modern programming frameworks, with primary focus on feature development and cloud integration. Optimizing cloud environments and strengthening reliability through Chaos engineering practices.
  • Follows release management processes and standards, and applies version controls.
  • Assists in interpreting and documentation of client requirements.
  • 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.


Qualifications:

Must-Have Skills:
• Typically between 5-7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field
• Java development (7+ years) with Spring Boot & Microservices

. AWS cloud experience and/or certifications

. Troubleshooting.

. System and Technology Integration.
• API development, integration & testing (Swagger, Postman/SoapUI, Tomcat)
• Strong SQL experience (Oracle/PostgreSQL)
• Testing & SDLC: TDD, JUnit, JMeter, end-to-end SDLC ownership
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English

Nice-to-Have Skills:
•. Resourcefulness and experience using Copilot / AI tools
• OpenText Content Server & OScript
• Python
• Selenium automation testing
• Angular/TypeScript troubleshooting

Salary:

$75,900.00 - $141,900.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The 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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

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.

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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