This role can be done remotely while living in Canada; Azure is a must at the architectural level.We are seeking a senior Azure Cloud Architect with extensive experience in AWS and/or Azure cloud services. The role supports short‑ and medium‑term business and technology cloud initiatives, focusing on the bank's 3‑ to 5‑year technology roadmap and facilitating the adoption of next‑generation technologies.We expect the candidate to lead architecture, design, and development of end‑to‑end cloud‑based solutions with a heavy focus on application and data, as well as AI and infrastructure. The candidate should be a self‑starter, driven, able to handle multiple projects and priorities, and passionate about driving a DevOps mindset and culture in a fast‑paced setting.Your ResponsibilitiesDrive holistic design & patterns for secure cloud application environments, cloud platform enhancements, application architecture, data services, and cloud service integrationsConduct technical audits of existing architectures (infrastructure, performance, developing data security as a function of design, as well as scalability and more)Architect and implement cloud solutions for various application architectures, and programmatic integration of cloud applications, data services, and infrastructure. Develop application data architecture models to further enable effective service‑oriented deliveryReview application solution designs for cloud‑fit and optimality and automate deployment patterns for reusabilityAssist LOBs to architect scalable, highly available application solutions that leverage cloud services. Collaborate with other architects, operational/infrastructure and delivery teams to ensure new services align with application & infrastructure roadmapsConsult and provide technical guidance to LOBs to refactor their application for the cloud using the 12‑factor development practices for cloud‑native and microservices oriented application deploymentPartner with other stakeholders to drive the creation of cloud migration & transformation strategy and roadmaps across application, information, business and technology landscapesIdentify and analyze cloud infrastructure architecture gaps to propose new technologies.



Establish pilots and POCs for proposed solutions and make recommendations for approvalsDocument best practices and recommendations and create and maintain templatesDrive meetings with subject matter experts from all areas of the business including infrastructure, operations, applications, vendors and leads to seek input from and plan/coordinate migrations, resource requirements and timelinesEngage with external vendors to review solutions, new capabilities and product, and service offeringsYour MindsetYou are a self‑starter, driven and can handle multiple projects and prioritiesYou are passionate about driving the cloud mindset and culture in a fast‑paced, challenging environment where you get the opportunity to work with a spectrum of latest tools and technologies to drive forward Infrastructure‑as‑Code and Infrastructure‑as‑a‑ServiceYou are actively looking to improve the solutions you implement, understand the efficacy of collaboration and reaching out across functional borders and are keen to work in a team of CI/CD and Infrastructure specialistsAs a member of this team, you should possess the ability to inspire yourself and all of our team. Based on your previous experiences you will inject new knowledge and skills into an already high‑performing team thus excelling our efforts to new heightsRequired Core SkillsBachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or EngineeringExpert Level Azure and AWS Cloud Services and Architectures with a solid developer background and recent architectural experienceDeep Azure Databricks, Fabric, SQL DB, Azure SQL MI, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, RDS, Redshift, DocumentDB, DMSHands on coding capability (Python, Typescript, Java or NodeJS)Exposure to AI/ML workflows, MLOps knowledgeDeep understanding of cloud design patterns, cloud native architecture and principles, cloud operations and cloud security modelsGood understanding of CDK, AWS Sagemaker Studio (ML), Glue, Managed Airflow, Lakeformation, Athena, S3,



ELK / OpenSearch Docker & ContainersGood understanding of visualization tools like AWS QuickSight and Power BI reporting tool10+ years experience in application development and design with demonstrated hands‑on experience in designing and configuring secure and scalable cloud platform patterns on Azure3-4 recent years of architect experience with high concentration in applications, data, artificial intelligence and infrastructureIn‑Depth knowledge of cloud services: application integration, functions, cloud databases, data warehouse and analytics, machine learning, developer tools, security and identity managementProven and demonstrable experience in architecting, designing and implementing high‑volume, high‑availability cloud applications with a very high degree of automationDemonstrated ability to easily deal with both abstract and concrete concepts and be able to reconcile them for the appropriate audience and contextProven ability to maintain both a strategic long‑term outlook and enterprise perspective, while also supporting tangible, business‑driven and IT‑delivered solutionsQuickly understand organizational dynamics and management priorities, and to be able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, results‑driven companyDemonstrate strong facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skillsAbility to lead an in‑depth client meeting/workshop across a broad range of topics including discovery, cloud compliance, and securitySalary$94,600.00 – $176,000.00Pay TypeSalariedThe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Azure Cloud Architect - $94,600 - $176,000 A Year - Remote (Toronto)
🏢 BMO Financial Group
📍 Toronto