Solution Architect

Salary: $85,500 - 185,000 per year Requirements: At least 7 years of progressive experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, infrastructure architecture, or related technology leadership roles. Postsecondary degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven experience providing technical leadership across multiple enterprise technology initiatives. Deep expertise designing and implementing cloud, on-premises, SaaS, and hybrid technology solutions. Strong background in security architecture, infrastructure technologies, enterprise integration, and data lifecycle management. Experience developing technology roadmaps, architecture standards, and solution governance practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting recommendations to senior and executive leaders. Experience with technologies such as ServiceNow, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, ITSM, enterprise integration platforms, infrastructure and operations technologies, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, security and governance frameworks, data management, and enterprise architecture practices. Preferred: Experience delivering AI-focused solutions and transformational initiatives; familiarity with AI Agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agent-to-Agent (A2A) architectures, and emerging AI frameworks; experience with enterprise automation and intelligent service management platforms; relevant certifications in cloud architecture, enterprise architecture, security, or IT service management. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain architecture strategies, roadmaps, standards, and artifacts for the assigned portfolio. Lead solution architecture for complex enterprise initiatives spanning cloud, on-premises, SaaS, and hybrid environments. Create technical solution designs and recommendations aligned with enterprise standards and best practices. Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align investments with organizational goals and strategic priorities. Identify technology risks, dependencies, and architectural challenges, and drive mitigation and informed decisions. Participate in requirements reviews to ensure business and system needs can be translated into effective technical architectures. Research emerging technologies, conduct proofs of concept, and assess innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency and business value. Provide architectural guidance for business cases, investment decisions, and technology modernization programs. Lead and influence cross-functional teams through complex transformation initiatives and enterprise-wide programs. Ensure architecture decisions meet security, compliance, governance, risk management, and regulatory requirements. Design scalable, sustainable, and resilient solutions that support long-term enterprise growth. Advise senior leaders, technology executives, and project stakeholders. Drive integration across varied technology ecosystems while upholding enterprise architecture principles. Track industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating innovation and continuous improvement into architecture strategies. Apply advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to complex, ambiguous business and technology challenges. Take measured risks while protecting the bank through sound application of our risk framework, policies, standards, and regulatory obligations. Technologies: AI AI Agents AWS Architect Azure Cloud Confluence DevOps GitHub Support ITSM JIRA MCP Microsoft 365 Network Security ServiceNow Office 365 More: We are BMO, a financial institution guided by our purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We are hiring a Solution Architect for our Service, Operations & Support organization within Engineering & Platforms, based at 4100 Gordon Baker Road. Our SOS organization supports internal bank users through IT service management, service desk operations, infrastructure and network operations, end-user technology services, and enterprise support platforms. In this role, you will help strengthen operational excellence, security, employee experiences, and innovation across a modern banking technology ecosystem. You will collaborate with professionals across technology, engineering, operations, security, risk, and business teams, work with technologies including AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, AI agents, and modern DevOps platforms, and contribute to strategic initiatives with enterprise-wide impact. We offer opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development, along with compensation of $85,500–$185,000 per year and a total compensation package that may include incentives, bonuses, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Compensation varies with factors including location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications. last updated 40 week of 2026