Development Manager

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We’re seeking a hands-on Development Manager (≤7 years experience) with deep expertise in AWS, Node.js, and microservices to drive end‑to‑end solution design, engineering delivery, and technical excellence. In this role, you will translate business needs into scalable cloud-native solutions, lead development teams, and build modern applications that power critical business capabilities — all in close partnership with the Product Owner.

What You’ll Do

Lead Solution Design & Architecture

• Translate business and user requirements into clear technical specifications, solution designs, and architecture patterns.
• Partner closely with the Product Owner to shape solution direction, validate requirements, and ensure technical feasibility and alignment to product goals.
• Design cloud-native systems using AWS services, server/serverless patterns, API design (Swagger/OpenAPI), and microservices architecture.
• Apply strong understanding of data flows, database strategy, security, and NFRs (performance, monitoring, logging, resiliency).

Hands-On Engineering & Development

• Write and review high-quality Node.js code while enforcing secure, performant coding standards.
• Build, test, deploy, and maintain scalable services using cloud development best practices.
• Lead debugging, troubleshooting, and ongoing application maintenance across the SDLC.
• Ensure seamless integration across APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

Cloud, DevOps & Delivery Excellence

• Leverage AWS cloud technologies to build scalable and cost-efficient solutions.
• Work in Agile/Hybrid environments, improving estimation accuracy, delivery predictability, and sprint planning in partnership with the Product Owner.
• Use CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automation to improve quality and accelerate delivery.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (including basic AI developer tools) and recommend adoption strategies.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, align priorities, and define solution outcomes.
• Lead and mentor engineers, promoting a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Support talent development, coaching, and continuous improvement while championing diversity and inclusion.
• Operate as a trusted technical advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

What You Bring

• 7+ years hands-on engineering experience in modern application development.
• Strong proficiency in:
  • AWS cloud computing
  • Node.js
  • Microservices architecture
  • Technical and solution design
  • SDLC, TDD, QA/testing, troubleshooting
  • Systems and application integration
• Strong ability to manage ambiguity and solve complex technical problems creatively.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and analytical thinking.
• Experience balancing Agile development with structured release cycles.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, cloud security, cost management, and monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace).

Nice to Have

• Basic understanding of AI tools/models for developer acceleration.
• Familiarity with application ownership responsibilities (resiliency, access control, currency, vulnerability management).

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

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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.