Bank of Montreal

Software Developer – Java, AWS & PL/SQL (AI-Assisted Development)

Bank of Montreal$61K — $113K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of experience in backend/full-stack development in enterprise environments
  • Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and distributed systems
  • Experience delivering production-grade applications end-to-end
  • Solid experience in banking or financial services domain
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated ownership and accountability for delivery
  • Ability to work across tech stacks and adapt quickly
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Exposure to AI/ML or LLM-based capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and support end-to-end applications across frontend, backend, and integration layers
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Take ownership of features from design through production and support
  • Collaborate with product, architecture, and business teams to solve complex domain problems
  • Build robust microservices/APIs using Java / Node / Python
  • Develop intuitive frontend applications (Angular)
  • Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools to improve delivery efficiency
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices

Benefits

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

Application Deadline:

08/02/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

This area of the bank is focused on Loan Servicing and Commercial Lending applications. We are currently working on several modernization initiatives, including legacy application migration to Java, cloud transformation on AWS, AI-assisted software development using GitHub Copilot, application modernization, and operational resiliency improvements across critical banking platforms.

We are looking for a Software Developer – Java, AWS & PL/SQL (AI-Assisted Development) who can design and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions while embracing modern AI-assisted development approaches. 

This role is not limited to a specific tech stack. We are looking for someone who: 

  • Understands banking/business workflows 
  • Takes end-to-end ownership of delivery 
  • Is a strong problem solver 
  • Is opento leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and system design 

You will work across frontend, backend, and integration layers to build reliable systems, while progressively incorporating AI capabilities where they add real business value. 

What You’ll Work On 

  • Build and enhance core banking loan servicing platform
  • Design APIs and backend services that support complex workflows 
  • Develop user-facing applications with strong focus on usability and performance 
  • Work on data-driven systems, integrations, and orchestration layers 
  • Contribute to modernization initiatives (API-first, cloud, event-driven architecture) 
  • Explore and implement AI-assisted features (automation, insights, intelligent workflows) where appropriate 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Design, build, and support end-to-end applications across frontend, backend, and integration layers 
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions 
  • Take ownership of features from design through production and support 
  • Collaborate with product, architecture, and business teams to solve complex domain problems 
  • Build robust microservices/APIs using Java / Node / Python 
  • Develop intuitive frontend applications ( Angular) 
  • Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant (critical in banking) 
  • Identify opportunitiesto leverage AI tools (e.g., code generation, automation, intelligent workflows) to improve delivery efficiency 
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices (quality, CI/CD, observability) 

Core Technical Stack 

  • Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, Python 
  • Frontend: React or Angular 
  • Architecture: Microservices, APIs, event-driven systems 
  • Data: Oracle 
  • Infrastructure: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka 
  • Tools: CI/CD pipelines, observability platforms 

Must-Have Skills 

  • 3–7 years of experience in backend/full-stack development in enterprise environments 
  • Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and distributed systems 
  • Experience delivering production-grade applications end-to-end 
  • Solid experience in banking or financial services domain (onboarding, payments, lending, trade, etc.) 
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
  • Demonstrated ownership and accountability for delivery 
  • Ability to work across tech stacks and adapt quickly 
  • Strongcommunication and collaboration skills 
  • Exposure to AI/ML or LLM-based capabilities (even at feature level)
  • Experience using AI development tools (e.g., Copilot, code assistants, automation tools)

Nice to Have 

  • Familiarity with search, data retrieval, or analytics platforms 
  • Experience with cloud-native or modernization programs 
  • Understanding of event-driven or streaming architectures 

Mindset We’re Looking For 

  • Thinks beyond code—focuses on business outcomes and user value 
  • Owns problems end-to-end, not just assigned tasks 
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous problem spaces 
  • Willing to challenge existing approaches and think creatively 
  • Continuously learning, including how AI can enhance engineering productivity 
  • Pragmatic—balances innovation with real-world delivery constraints 

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.
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