Vice President / Director , Software Engineer

Application Deadline:

02/27/2025

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Data Analytics & Reporting

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world.

Join the Quantitative Engineering team at BMO Global Markets and take your skills to the next level! As a member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to enhance the analytics library used in trading applications across Global Markets. In addition to collaborating closely with quants on the analytics library, you will also contribute to the development of critical trading tools and infrastructure.

In this role, your focus will be on applications that work with real-time trade and market data for live risk calculations. Following our DevOps model, we believe in a hands-on approach, where team members take ownership of their work from start to finish. We place strong emphasis on testing, automation, metrics, and monitoring, which allows us to develop and run a large portfolio of trading tools. We are seeking professionals who possess a solid understanding and expertise in C# programming, as this is a key determinant of success in this role.

At BMO Global Markets, we believe in accountability. As a member of our team, you will directly interact with and be accountable to the trading desks that use the applications we build. Your contributions will directly impact their success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for talented professionals who are passionate about technology and ready to take on a new challenge. If you are looking for a rewarding role in the fast-paced world of trading, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a technical field such as computer science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering
• Strong experience with modern C# development and object-oriented programming
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka and ActiveMQ
• Expert with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Jenkins, Git, Gitlab
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-performance software applications using C#
• Develop distributed systems and microservices that can operate at scale
• Utilize AWS, Kubernetes and other cloud-based technologies to build and deploy applications
• Develop and maintain messaging systems using Kafka and ActiveMQ
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana and Kibana
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing and other quality assurance activities
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy new features
• Maintain and support existing applications and systems
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure that our products remain competitive and innovative.

Core Technologies:

• Programming Languages: C#, Java, JavaScript, Python
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
• Container Orchestration: Kubernetes
• Monitoring and Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana
• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Git, Gitlab, Ansible

Nice to have:

• Understanding of financial pricing models and valuation of derivative products

Skill Testing:

To ensure that we attract top talent, we require all applicants to complete a skill testing problem. Please solve the following coding challenge:

Coding Challenge

Important: Applications that do not include a working solution to the above problem will not be considered. Make sure to include your solution in your application to demonstrate your coding skills and problem-solving abilities.

If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for software development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Salary:

VP - $150,000 CAD Director - $175,000 CAD

Salary Range:

$81,600.00 - $151,200.00

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 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:Benefits

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