Specialist III-IC Development

Application Deadline:

06/05/2025

Address:
320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:
Technology

BMO Bank N.A. seeks Specialist III-IC Development in Chicago, IL to Translate user needs into technical specifications, write code, and manage preparation of design specifications. Drive the overall software development lifecycle including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, coordinating with development teams and processes, and conducting software testing and maintenance. Support system design, provide advice on security requirements, and debug business systems and service applications. Utilize expertise of algorithms, data structures, and programming languages to develop high quality technology applications and services including tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements. Analyze, develop, test, and implement new software programs and documentation of entire software development life cycle execution. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault rectification of system and core software components. Ensure that code/configurations adhere to security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements. Evaluate new technologies for fit with the program, system, or ecosystem, and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk. Follow release management processes and standards, and apply version controls.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Web Developer, or related occupation developing app technical design, estimating, implementation, documentation, testing, and deployment as part of the full software development life cycle. Employer will alternatively accept a Master's degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus three (3) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Web Developer, or related occupation developing app technical design, estimating, implementation, documentation, testing, and deployment as part of the full software development life cycle. The position requires experience with the following: Developing end to end solutions using Python, Java and J2EE technologies, ensuring robust backend functionality and seamless integration with frontend components; Performing front end development utilizing JavaScript, React, and Angular; Building dynamic and interactive user interfaces for web applications; Utilizing Kubernetes containerization technologies for deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications, ensuring high availability and resource optimization; Building scalable, secure, and resilient applications using AWS services for storage, computing, networking, and deployment; and coordinating and automating infrastructure deployment using tools such as Helm and streamlining the development and deployment process. Up to 10% international travel required. Position is remote and can be performed from anywhere in the U.S.

The salary for this specific position in Chicago, IL is $143,165/year.

Salary:

$79,800.00 - $148,000.00

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:

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.

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BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.