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We are looking for an experienced Java and Angular Full Stack Development Lead with deep Spring Boot and Angular expertise to join our team. The candidate will lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade fullstack applications and microservices, with a heavy focus on Oracle SQL-driven business logic and rich Angular-based user interfaces. This role requires strong systems thinking, technical leadership, and the ability to guide a team while remaining hands-on across the full stack.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java and Angular fullstack applications, including Spring Boot microservices deployed on Apache Tomcat and Angular-based front-end applications
• Develop and maintain Angular applications with strong focus on performance, usability, and maintainable UI architecture
• Write, optimize, and review complex Oracle SQL queries that drive core business logic and support fullstack workflows
• Own technical design discussions and drive fullstack architecture decisions across microservices and UI layers
• Enforce code quality standards across Java and Angular codebases through GitHub Pull Request reviews and development best practices
• Break down business requirements into actionable fullstack technical tasks; manage delivery tracking in JIRA and document decisions in Confluence
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate developers on Java, Spring Boot, and Angular standards and patterns
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across SQL, service layers, and front-end applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and infrastructure across the full development lifecycle
• Apply systems thinking to assess upstream and downstream impacts of changes across services and front-end applications
• Oversee automated testing strategies for both backend and frontend layers, providing direction on test coverage and quality gates
• Manage end-to-end fullstack software development lifecycle from design to deployment and post-release maintenance
• Take measured risks while protecting the organization by adhering to risk management frameworks, policies, and applicable standards
• Design and implement integrations with GenAI / LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Azure OpenAI Service) within fullstack solutions
• Architect scalable patterns for AI-augmented features including prompt management, context handling, token optimization, and response parsing
• Evaluate and integrate AI SDKs and RAG pipelines into existing Java and Angular service architectures
• Establish guardrails, content filtering, and responsible AI practices for GenAI-powered fullstack features in production systems
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) across the team to improve developer productivity and code quality

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills - In-Depth Proficiency Required

• Languages: Java and Angular (Java 8+, ideally 11/17)
• Backend Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security
• Front-End: Angular (Components, Services, Routing, State Management)
• Database: Oracle DB - complex SQL, stored procedures, query optimization
• ORM / Data Access: Hibernate / JPA, JDBC
• Deployment: Apache Tomcat, WAR/JAR packaging
• Architecture: RESTful APIs, Microservices, Fullstack design patterns
• Version Control: Git, GitHub - branching strategies, PR reviews
• Build Tools: Maven or Gradle
• Project Tooling: JIRA, Confluence
• Testing: JUnit, Mockito, integration testing, front-end testing frameworks
• Operating System: Unix/Linux - basic command line navigation, file permissions, process management, log inspection

Leadership and Soft Skills

• Systems thinking - ability to reason about how fullstack changes ripple across services, UI layers, and teams
• Proven fullstack dev lead experience, including task breakdown, sprint planning, team guidance, and stakeholder communication
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Ability to influence fullstack technical direction and drive alignment across teams
• Strong collaboration skills across functions and seniority levels
• Technical writing and documentation for architecture decisions, API contracts, and runbooks

NICE TO HAVE

• Cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure) - familiarity with cloud-native deployments, managed services, or containerized fullstack environments
• Experience with AI orchestration platforms, agent frameworks, or multi-model architectures

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 7+ years of hands-on Java and Angular fullstack development experience
• Minimum 3+ years with Spring Boot microservices and Angular applications in a production environment
• Demonstrated Oracle SQL expertise with strong focus on query design and performance tuning
• Prior experience in a FullStack Development Lead or Senior FullStack Developer capacity is required
• Experience leading fullstack code reviews, technical discussions, and delivery planning
• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or 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.