Application Deadline04/29/2026AddressVIRTUAL59 - REMOTE/TELETRAVAIL - ON - BMOJob Family GroupTechnologyJob OverviewWe are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate professional for a Senior Azure Cloud Architect position. With extensive experience in AWS and or Azure cloud services, this role will support short- and medium-term business and technology cloud initiatives, with focus on the Bank's 3 to 5 year cloud technology roadmap, facilitating innovation and adoption of next‑generation technologies.This role can be done remotely while living in Canada; AZURE is a MUST at architectural level.You will lead architecture, design, and development of end‑to‑end cloud‑based solutions with a heavy focus on application and data, AI and infrastructure.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 reusability.Assist LOBs to architect scalable, highly available application solutions that leverage Cloud services. Collaborates 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 deployment.Partner 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 approvals.Document 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, resources requirements and timelines.Engage with external vendors to review solutions, new capabilities and product, and service offeringsMindsetYou are a self‑starter, driven and can handle multiple projects and priorities.You 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‑Service.You 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 specialists.As 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 recent knowledge and skills into an already high performing team thus excelling our efforts to new heights.Required 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 experience.Deep 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 Quick Sight 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 platforms patterns on Azure3-4 recent years of Architect experience with high concentration in applications, Data, Artificial Intelligence and Infrastructure.In‑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 solutions.Quickly understand organizational dynamics and management priorities, and to be able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, results‑driven company.Demonstrate strong facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.Ability 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 TypeSalariedBenefitsHealth insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks may also be offered. For more details, consult BMO Financial Group’s compensation package information.EEO StatementBMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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