Director of Software Engineering – Infrastructure, Resiliency & Compliance

BMO•Toronto, ON

14d•CA$121,600 - CA$211,800•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Software Engineering – Infrastructure, Resiliency & Compliance to lead and evolve our enterprise technology capabilities. This role is a unique blend of engineering leadership, system design expertise, and operational resilience, responsible for driving the full software development lifecycle while ensuring the stability, security, and performance of critical systems in a highly regulated environment. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. Given the service delivery, batch processing, and production support mandate, this position also requires flexibility, as evening and weekend support may be necessary to address critical incidents, system issues, or key processing cycles. AI & Emerging Technologies are a critical requirement for this role. As a senior leader, you will be expected to champion AI-driven innovation and leverage emerging technologies to shape the strategic direction, modernize platforms, and drive the organization’s transformation agenda forward. This includes identifying opportunities to embed AI/ML, automation, and next-generation capabilities into both engineering practices and business solutions. As a senior technology leader and trusted advisor, you will shape architectural direction, strengthen platform reliability, and champion innovation, while building high-performing, inclusive teams aligned with our purpose and values.

Requirements

9+ years of experience in software engineering, infrastructure, or related technology leadership roles.
Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Recognized technical expert and thought leader with deep industry knowledge.
Core Technical Expertise Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) & Test-Driven Development
Cloud Computing (AWS) & Microservices Architecture
System Integration & Application Development
Quality Assurance & Testing
Troubleshooting & Performance Engineering
Technology Business Requirements Analysis & Mapping
Infrastructure & Operations Hybrid infrastructure (Cloud & On-Prem)
Database systems (Oracle-focused)
Batch scheduling systems and operational workflows
High availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency engineering
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and complexity
Data-driven decision-making mindset
Advanced emotional intelligence, adaptability, and learning agility
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

AI & Emerging Technologies are a critical requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), from translating business requirements into technical solutions through to deployment, testing, and ongoing maintenance.
Lead and mentor development teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure applications and services.
Translate user needs into robust technical specifications, guiding teams in designing and implementing innovative software solutions.
Apply deep expertise in algorithms, data structures, and programming languages to build modern, efficient applications.
Ensure all code and configurations meet security, performance, logging, and error-handling standards.
Provide strategic guidance on system architecture, integration, and technology selection.
Evaluate emerging technologies for alignment with enterprise systems and business goals, considering upstream/downstream impacts on data, processes, and risk.
Support system design decisions, troubleshoot complex issues, and debug business systems and applications.
Oversee and guide teams managing hybrid environments (on-premise & cloud), including: Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/Unix variants) AWS Cloud services (ECS, S3, RDS, and cloud-native pipelines)
Ensure infrastructure supports high availability, failover, disaster recovery, and performance optimization.
Provide direction on compute, storage, and network architecture across distributed systems.
Oversee Oracle database environments, ensuring data integrity, performance, resilience, and backup/recovery readiness.
Understand and guide replication, failover strategies, and middleware dependencies.
Align infrastructure decisions with application reliability and data risk considerations.
Lead oversight of enterprise batch environments (e.g., Autosys, Control-M, TWS), ensuring: Effective job orchestration and dependency management Reliable execution of critical cycles (EOD/BOD/EOM) Strong failure recovery and resiliency practices
Evaluate operational SLAs and business impacts of system delays or disruptions.
Champion Service Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and continuous improvement.
Lead incident management frameworks (L1/L2/L3), including root cause analysis and problem management.
Reduce recurring incidents through proactive monitoring, automation, and performance engineering.
Leverage tools such as Dynatrace and observability platforms for real-time system insights.
Ensure alignment with regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., SOX, ITGC).
Translate technical operations into clear risk posture and control effectiveness insights.
Partner with Audit, Risk, and Compliance teams to support audits, maintain evidence, and strengthen governance frameworks.
Operate within the organization’s Risk Management Framework, balancing innovation with risk-informed decision-making.
Build and lead high-performing, inclusive teams that collaborate across functions to deliver maximum value.
Foster a culture aligned with organizational purpose, values, and diversity & inclusion priorities.
Attract, retain, and develop top talent through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Influence enterprise-wide practices and drive alignment across teams and business units.
Anticipate industry trends and proactively evolve strategies and capabilities.