Development Manager

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
112K-209K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Leads developers and oversees end-to-end software development for front-end and back-end platforms in a capital markets environment. Designs system architecture, user experiences, databases, APIs, servers, and scalability strategies. Manages software delivery from conception through deployment and maintenance, including automated testing, production support, and optimization. Builds high-performing teams, coaches talent, collaborates with senior stakeholders, and ensures technology decisions align with risk management, business strategy, and organizational values.
Summary Generated by Built In

Application Deadline:

09/13/2026

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Description

Must Have:

  • Leadership experience guiding other developers in a Capital Markets environment

  • Advanced level Fixed Income experience

  • Expert Java and/or frontend (React / Typescript) experience

Applies development expertise to front and back-end systems coding combined with project management experience with systems administration skills. Designs the strategy for continuous enhancement, performance optimization, stability, and scalability. Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers. Designs the user experience, user interaction, responsive design, and complete architecture. Works with databases, servers, APIs, version control systems, and third-party apps. Ensures cross-platform compatibility and fixes issues during test and production phases​.

  • Builds dynamic, visually-attractive, and innovative software product/apps including front-end and back-end​ components.

  • Manages the complete software development process from conception to deployment​.

  • Maintains and upgrades the software following deployment​.

  • Manages the end-to-end life cycle for the production of software and applications​.

  • Oversees and guides the analysis, writing, building, and deployment of software.​

  • Oversees automated testing and provides insights on results.​

  • Modifies and tests changes to previously developed programs​.

  • Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.

  • Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.

  • Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.

  • Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.

  • Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.

  • Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.

  • Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.

  • Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.

  • Implements changes in response to shifting trends.

  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  • Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Advanced level of proficiency:

  • Front-end languages and framework.

  • Backend Technologies and Frameworks.

  • Database and cache.

  • Basic design ability.

  • Server.

  • Web architecture.

  • Version Control.

  • Web Hosting Platforms.

  • Learning Agility.

  • Building and managing relationships.

  • Technical writing / documentation.

  • Verbal & written communication skills.

  • Organization skills.

  • Collaboration & team skills.

  • Analytical and problem solving skills.

  • Influence skills.

  • Data driven decision making.

  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

Salary:

$112,200.00 - $209,000.00

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: 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 http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

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 [email protected] 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.

Skills Required

  • Leadership experience guiding other developers in a Capital Markets environment
  • Advanced-level Fixed Income experience
  • Expert Java and/or front-end experience with React and TypeScript
  • Advanced proficiency in front-end languages and frameworks
  • Advanced proficiency in backend technologies and frameworks
  • Advanced proficiency with databases and cache
  • Advanced proficiency with servers and web architecture
  • Advanced proficiency with version control and web hosting platforms
  • Technical writing and documentation skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Organization, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, influence, and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Typically 7 or more years of relevant experience
  • Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

BMO Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BMO and has not been reviewed or approved by BMO.

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave up to 16 weeks at full pay for all new parents, plus up to $20,000 for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility, and 10 days of paid backup childcare indicate robust family support. These elements stand out within BMO’s U.S. package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) design combining a core employer contribution with dollar-for-dollar matching up to a set portion of pay, plus immediate vesting on match and employee contributions, signals strong retirement funding. The core contribution’s three-year vesting is clearly defined.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Vacation accrual scales with grade and service, alongside 9–10 paid holidays and additional paid time off buckets (bereavement, school activities, civic duties, blood donation, volunteering). This breadth offers multiple avenues for time away beyond standard vacation.

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The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
51,885 Employees

What We Do

At BMO, banking is our personal commitment to helping people at every stage of their financial lives. The truth is, people’s needs change: so we change too. But we never change who we are. Which means we’ll never waiver from providing our customers the best possible banking experience in the industry. Our incredible team of over 46,000 people is just the tip of the iceberg. You should get to know us. We’re here to help.

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