Senior Solutions Architect - (Digital / Banking)Application Deadline :
09 / 01 / 2025
Address :
1200 E. Warrenville Road
Job Family Group : Technology
Role Description : As a member of the BMO Digital Architecture, the Senior Solution Architect, primarily
- Leads end-to-end technology solutions and high-level designs for key initiatives in collaboration with other architects and in alignment with bank's target architecture and standards for a business domain like Deposits, Cards, Lending, Channels, etc.
- Drives technology strategy and roadmaps of business functional areas - deposits, cards, payments, operations, customer experience, analytics working with business and technology partners
- Establishes as a technology solution expert in one or more of the banking domain s to advise Lead Technology Officers and their business leaders in solving business problems
Requires Skillset :
Solution architect , who works with other architects including enterprise architects, leads with all aspects solution architecture and design of multiple projects in alignment with the bank's target architecture and standardsSolution Architect with the following experience :Previous Development experience ( Cloud, DevOps, Agile)Experience with services management ( web services, REST, Web API, ESB , message-based) development, integration and deploymentEnterprise-level Application ArchitectureStrong application security / infrastructure, & deployment exposureData placement and data integration backgroundAble to relate to end-to-end business processes into solutions with a goal of simplifying the business process and improving UXAll aspects of solution function / data placement, end to end design & integration oversight,Multi-vendor integration design including infrastructure experienceAPI design API Security , digital / mobile architecture experienceAI, Insights, Automation experienceTechnical facilitator bringing various technology groups and vendors for solution design and execution to meet project timeline but keeping strategic focusMUST be able to document solution proposals (, solution options sequence diagrams, conceptual diagrams) to get agreement from Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, etc.Resolve issues as they ariseProduce project level and program level technical documentations (solution options, solution architecture, high-level end-to-end design flow) collaborating with other technical leadsAssists with and contributes to function area-specific target architecture, transition architectures, and technology roadmapLeads or assist with new technology evaluation against BMO target architecture and standards to solve business problemsAbility to learn / internalize existing information to assist several projects effectively and immediatelyStrong written / verbalmunication skills andfortable interacting with developers all the way up to the "C" levelBanking solution experience is desirableUnderstands or has application design experience in Cloud (, AWS) technologiesAddition Info :
The person will be working on multiple projects (3 to 4) at the same time in different functional areas of the Bank (, Channels, Sales / Marketing / CRM,mercial Lending, Collections)15 years of IT experience with minimum 6 years of hands-on solution architecture experience for enterprise-grade applicationsNot Looking For :
Hard-core developers for Java or .Net application codingDBA, Data modellersProject or Program ManagerBusiness analyst, Data analyst, System Analyst or System AdministratorTypical Day-to-Day Activities
Coordinate cross-teammunication and facilitate reviewing of technical issues for the technicalernance forums. Lead socialization of the technical decisions with the project team.Facilitate and lead resolution of all technical issues on the project / program by establishing strong working relationships with the business, operations and other technology team membersIdentify andmunicate risks (business, application, technical) associated withponent or application implementation.Evaluate multiple solution design options, working with a multi-disciplined team to design integrated solution architecture across application areas and helping the project adhere to Enterprise standardsDocument solutions using bank's standard templateDocument high-level design and hand-off work to next group in the development pipelineExample Work & Projects :
Help extending existing target architecture and develop transition state solution architecture for customer dataDrive Digital Architecture for Deposits, or for Retail products (retail lending or credit cards)Drive cross-product cross-channel customer experience integration architecture retail ormercial customersDrive the platform application architecture of a new loan origination platformDrive payment process automation solution in backend payment processing (ACH, Check Processing, Lockbox processing)Drive various aspects of Collections solution being part of the core architecture team responsible for enterprise-wide collections solutionDrive and document solution for risk underwriting and credit risk auto-decisioning integrationDrive target architecture and roadmap for various banking capabilitiesSalary : 112, - $209,
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 amission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. Formission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group's totalpensation 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 : / /
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