Principal Cloud Engineer

Job summary

The Principal Cloud Engineer will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure Azure cloud solutions while establishing architecture patterns and best practices. They will also drive automation through Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with stakeholders.

Job details

Application Deadline: 10/30/2026 Address: 33 Dundas Street West Job Family Group: Technology We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate professional for a Principal Cloud Engineer position with 8+ years of experience in multiple large scale Azure enterprise environments. We are looking for technology leaders and change drivers type of talent. BMO’s cloud strategy is focused on innovation, leveraging emerging cloud native services to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our customers. BMO Cloud Engineering team is leading the way at a Bank where our Purpose is Growing the Good and Being Bold. We demonstrate those values every day. Be part of the action – where we have challenging discussions about how to align those customer requirements to the right cloud architectures and services. Help evolve the BMO’s core cloud platform, leveraging emerging best practices and tools, securely connected to our strategic suppliers, providing a platform for innovation to an entire Bank. Responsibilities: Lead cloud architecture and design Define and implement scalable, secure, and highly available Azure solutions Establish architecture patterns, standards, and best practices across teams Own end-to-end delivery Translate business requirements into technical solutions and architecture designs Drive solution implementation from concept to production Cloud platform engineering & automation Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules using Terraform Build reusable modules, landing zones, and enterprise-scale Azure environments DevOps & CI/CD leadership Design, implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Drive automation-first culture and continuous improvement Security, governance, and compliance Implement Azure security best practices (Zero Trust, RBAC, Defender for Cloud) Define and implement governance and policies framework Ensure compliance with regulatory and enterprise standards Performance, reliability, and cost optimization Architect for resilience (HA/DR strategies, multi-region designs) Monitor and optimize workload performance and Azure spend (FinOps practices) Mentorship and technical leadership Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and lead technical direction across projects Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions Stakeholder engagement Collaborate with product owners, architects, and leadership Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Operational excellence Drive modernization initiatives Define observability strategies using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights Drive incident response and root cause analysis for cloud core systems Required skills and experience: architect-level expertise and proven track of designing and implementing cloud strategies, defining standards, designing and implementing large-scale solutions in Azure; expert in IaC with a proven track record of developing complex modules and solutions end-to-end, from scratch (Terraform); Strong devops expertise, proven track of designing and building complex CI/CD pipelines architect-level expertise in Policy as Code (PaC) strategy and implementation; expertise with design, implementation and running container infrastructure; expertise with design of operational processes for large scale Azure environments Strong programming skills (dev background) and fluency with at least one of the following languages: Python, node.js, java, c#, c++ Strong knowledge and experience in setting up, securing, and managing public cloud infrastructure (Azure) at scale Solid understanding and proven practical experience with Azure IAM/RBAC design and implementation at scale Deep and broad knowledge of Azure IaaS/SaaS/PaaS services and experience building solutions in public clouds Strong understanding and hands-on expertise in designing and running large scale cloud networking Deep and broad general IT engineering knowledge as well as hands-on experience in different areas such as networking, infrastructure, security, solutions architecture and design, OS (Linux/Windows), common protocols and services, identity and access management, automation, troubleshooting, etc. Essential soft skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills A critical thinker with strong research and analytics skills Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work independently and/or in a team Able to work under tight timelines and deliver on complex problems Ability to keep up with fast-paced enterprise environment within Agile processes Salary: $85,500.00 - $185,000.00 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 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.

What you’ll do

The Principal Cloud Engineer will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure Azure cloud solutions while establishing architecture patterns and best practices. They will also drive automation through Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in large-scale Azure enterprise environments and expert-level proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C# and deep knowledge of cloud security, networking, and governance are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Performance-based incentives
• Discretionary bonuses

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Node.js · Preferred
• CI/CD · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred
• Terraform · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Azure
• Terraform
• Infrastructure as Code
• CI/CD
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• Cloud Architecture
• Python
• Node.js
• Java
• C#
• C++
• Azure IAM
• RBAC
• Container infrastructure
• Networking
• Cloud Strategy
• Azure Security
• Cloud-Native Computing
• Azure Monitor
• Observability
• Positivity
• Security Governance
• Resilience
• Technical Leadership
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Self-Motivation
• Cloud Financial Management (FinOps)
• Infrastructure Security
• Java (Programming Language)
• Research
• Agile Methodology
• Automation
• Microsoft Azure
• Business Requirements
• C# (Programming Language)
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Software As A Service (SaaS)
• Cloud Computing Architecture
• Cloud Engineering
• Code Review
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Critical Thinking
• Design Reviews
• Linux
• Operating Systems
• DevOps
• Economic Growth
• Incident Response

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Principal Engineer
• Cloud Architect
• Systems Analysts
• Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
• Computer Occupations, All Other

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