Bank of Montreal

Software Application Developer, Generative AI (Gen AI)

Bank of Montreal$61K — $113K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of software development experience, with a related degree or equivalent experience.
  • Recent hands-on experience with the specified technology stack within the last 3 months.
  • Ability to explain built solutions, roles, and their impact clearly.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver end-to-end software solutions across the SDLC including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
  • Build and maintain applications using Java and Spring Boot in a microservices and cloud-native environment.
  • Develop system and application integrations utilizing RESTful APIs, MQ, Kafka, and SFTP.
  • Write, optimize, and maintain data access logic using Oracle SQL.
  • Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for security, performance, and observability.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across technology and the business.
  • Use AI tools to enhance coding, testing, and troubleshooting processes.

Benefits

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

Application Deadline:

08/27/2026

Address:

401 9th Avenue SW, Suite 1930

Job Family Group:

Technology

As a Gen AI Software Application Developer at BMO, you will focus on building and integrating Generative AI capabilities into enterprise applications. Working with technology and business partners, you will design intelligent solutions using large language models, AI services, and modern cloud platforms, while contributing to the full software development lifecycle. This role blends hands on software engineering with practical application of AI, enabling you to build scalable systems that enhance automation, decision making, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop Generative AI powered features using LLM based services and retrieval patterns
  • Build AI enabled applications that support automation, summarization, and intelligent workflows
  • Integrate AI capabilities into existing systems using APIs, microservices, and cloud-based services
  • Use AI assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation
  • Validate AI generated outputs for accuracy, security, and maintainability before production use
  • Deliver software solutions across design, development, testing, deployment, and support
  • Build and maintain applications using Java, Spring Boot, Oracle, SQL, etc. in a microservices architecture
  • Develop integrations using APIs, messaging systems, and data exchange formats
  • Write and optimize SQL queries supporting application and AI data workflows
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments
Required AI and Cloud Capabilities
  • Hands on experience using AI assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar
  • Working knowledge of Generative AI concepts including prompt engineering, LLM integration, and retrieval-based approaches
  • Exposure to building or integrating AI powered application features
  • Understanding of responsible AI practices including data privacy and secure usage
Qualifications and Experience
  • 3 to 6 years of experience in software development or AI enabled application development
  • Hands-on experience to AWS cloud services including compute and AI capabilities
  • Experience working with Java, Spring Boot, Oracle, SQL, and microservices architectures
  • Familiarity with integrating APIs and messaging systems
  • Experience working with relational databases and SQL
Technical Skills
  • Programming: Java, Spring Boot, & Python exposure preferred
  • Architecture: Microservices and cloud native design
  • Integration: APIs, messaging, JSON, XML
  • Databases: Oracle SQL or equivalent
  • Cloud: AWS including Lambda, EKS, S3, and AI services
  • AI Engineering: LLM integration, RAG pipelines, vector databases, orchestration patterns
  • Tooling: GitHub Copilot or similar AI assisted engineering tools
Work Model
  • Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office

Salary:

$61,600.00 - $113,900.00

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: 

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.
Learn more about Bank of Montreal
Size
45,454 employees
Market Cap
$60.9 billion
Industry
Founded
1817
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
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