AWS Cloud Developer, Data Streaming

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The AWS Data engineer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of large‑scale real‑time and batch data platforms on AWS. This role requires deep hands‑on development expertise as well as ownership of architecture, best practices, and technical direction for data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and advanced data products.

Your main goal is to ensure the availability and consistent performance of various applications. You will design, build, and maintain scalable real‑time and batch ETL pipelines on the AWS cloud. As AWS Data engineer will work closely with business analysts, data scientists, and business teams to ensure high‑quality, reliable, and performant data platforms.

Accelerate your career in cloud technology! As an AWS Cloud Developer in our Treasury business, you’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced AWS tools, SQL Server, and modern automation practices while building future-ready applications. We offer continuous learning, certifications, and mentorship to help you grow—plus competitive pay, flexibility, and a culture that values your ideas.”

***THIS is a HYBRID role***  This role is hybrid, with an expectation of two days per week in the office. Please note that this may change in the future based on business needs.

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical, future-ready applications for Treasury.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AWS technologies and modern automation practices.

• Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities.

• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and impact.

KEY responsibilities

• Define standards, patterns, and best practices for real-time streaming and batch ETL data processing, Implement data ingestion from multiple sources including databases, APIs, logs, and event streams.

• Design and implement low‑latency, event‑driven pipelines using  Amazon Kinesis (Streams & Firehose), Amazon MSK (Kafka), AWS Lambda or Spark Structured Streaming

• Architect fault‑tolerant and scalable streaming solutions for high‑volume event data, Integrate CDC (Change Data Capture) pipelines where required

•  Design and optimize batch ETL/ELT pipelines using  Amazon S3, AWS Glue, Amazon EMR (Spark), Amazon Redshift

• Build robust data transformation frameworks using Python, PySpark and SQL. Transform raw data into curated datasets following data modeling best practices (star/snowflake)

• Optimize ETL workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency Build and manage enterprise data lakes using S3 and Glue Catalog

• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability using CloudWatch, Airflow/MWAA, or custom frameworks

• Implement data quality checks, validation rules, and reconciliation logic

• Monitor pipelines using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Airflow/MWAA, or custom tools

• Troubleshoot production failures and perform root‑cause analysis

• Use Github to deploy AWS resources

• Implement CI/CD pipelines for data workflows

SKILLS and qualifications

• 4+ yrs Real‑time data streaming pipelines using Amazon Kinesis (Data Streams / Firehose), AWS Lambda and  Amazon MSK (Kafka)

• 4+ yrs expertise on Batch ETL Skills with AWS Glue, EMR, Amazon Redshift, and Amazon S3

• 5+ years experience with Python,  PySpark and SQL programming experience

• 4+ yrs experience with AWS CDK or CloudFormation.

• Familiarity with DevOps/CI tools (GIT, Bitbucket).

Additional Information:

Drives the overall software development lifecycle including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, managing development teams and processes, and conducting software testing and maintenance. Specific project areas of focus includes translating user requirements into technical specifications, writing code and managing the preparation of design specifications. Supports system design, provides advice on security requirements and debugs business systems and service applications. Applies deep knowledge 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.

• Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from user.​
• Analyzes, develops, tests, and implements new software programs, and documentation of entire software development life cycle execution.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and fault rectification of system and core software components​.
• Ensures that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.​
• Evaluates new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk.
• Follows release management processes and standards, and applies version controls. ​
• Assists in interpreting and documentation of client requirements.​
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Creative thinking.
• Building and managing relationships.
• Emotional agility.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Quality Assurance and Testing.
• Cloud computing.
• Microservices.
• Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping.
• Adaptability.
• Learning Agility.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Data driven decision making.

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Programming.
• Applications Integration.
• Test Driven Development.
• System Development Lifecycle.
• Troubleshooting.
• System and Technology Integration.
• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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.