Software Application Developer
About The Position
We are seeking a Software Application Developer to design, build, and support enterprise-scale applications within BMO’s B2B Banking and Credit Technology portfolio. The role emphasizes hands-on development, strong engineering discipline, and collaboration across Technology and Operations. The Developer 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. 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. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Typically 4–6 years of progressive experience in software development roles within enterprise environments
- Java
- Spring / Spring Boot
- RESTful APIs
- Microservices architecture
- Databases - Oracle / SQL Server / PostgreSQL
- Messaging & Integration: Kafka / MQ / API integrations
- LLMs – GPT, Claude
- Python
- GitHub Copilot
- MS 365 Copilot
- AI SDLC Experience
- Cloud & DevOps: Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
- Platforms & Tools: Linux, Git / Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
- Programming
- Applications Integration
- Test Driven Development
- System Development Lifecycle
- Troubleshooting
- System and Technology Integration
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Collaboration & team skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Data driven decision making
- Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience
Nice To Haves
- React / Angular / basic modern JS (only if truly required)
Responsibilities
- Translate user requirements into technical specifications
- Write code
- Manage the preparation of design specifications
- Support system design
- Provide advice on security requirements
- Debug business systems and service applications
- Apply deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures and programming languages to develop high quality technology applications and services
- Develop tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements
- Analyze, develop, test, and implement new software programs
- Document entire software development life cycle execution
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and fault rectification of system and core software components
- Ensure that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements
- Evaluate new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk
- Follow release management processes and standards
- Apply version controls
- Assist in interpreting and documentation of client requirements
- Deliver high-quality, production-ready code aligned to enterprise standards
- Actively contribute to design discussions and solution architecture
- Proactively identify risks, technical debt, and improvement opportunities
- Partner effectively with BAs, Ops, QA, and DevOps teams
Benefits
- health insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- accident and life insurance
- retirement savings plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
