Senior Platform Engineering Lead, Compute – Infrastructure Strategy

BMO U.S.

Senior platform engineering lead shaping compute and virtualization strategy for BMO, a major bank. Driving modernization, architecture standards, automation and hybrid-cloud infrastructure transformation.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBarrie • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$75,900 - CA$141,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in enterprise virtualization technologies, particularly VMware vSphere, and strong knowledge of automation frameworks such as Terraform and Ansible. Proven ability to lead large-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives while aligning platform capabilities with business objectives.

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VMware vSphere ExpertiseInfrastructure Modernization LeadershipAutomation Frameworks KnowledgeEnterprise Virtualization TechnologiesExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure EngineeringPlatform EngineeringSystems ArchitectureEnterprise Technology LeadershipHypervisor StrategyCloud IntegrationDisaster Recovery TechnologiesHybrid Cloud ArchitecturesX86 Platform ArchitectureOperational Best Practices

Soft Skills

Mentoring Engineering TeamsInfluencing Strategic DecisionsCollaboration Across TeamsTechnical OversightExecutive-Level Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAnsiblePowerShellPythonKubernetesOpenShiftDell PowerEdgeHPE ProLiantHyper-VKVM

Certifications & Qualifications

VMware VCP/VCAPNutanix NCPAzure CertificationAWS CertificationTOGAF Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulated IndustriesEnterprise EnvironmentsCloud-Native SolutionsPlatform Engineering Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudKubernetesOpenShiftPythonTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for enterprise compute and virtualization platforms, including strategic planning, architecture, engineering standards and lifecycle management
Lead platform modernization initiatives, including infrastructure transformation, hypervisor strategy, hardware refresh programs, automation and cloud integration efforts
Develop target-state platform architectures enabling scalability, resiliency, security and operational efficiency
Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends and vendor roadmaps to guide platform investment decisions and long-term technology direction
Define and maintain engineering standards, reference architectures, technical patterns and operational best practices
Lead technical assessments, proof-of-concepts, platform evaluations and technology validation activities
Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, application and security teams to align platform capabilities with enterprise requirements and business objectives
Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code, automation, self-service capabilities and modern platform engineering practices
Provide technical oversight and governance for major platform initiatives
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations covering technology strategies, risks, trade-offs, investment recommendations and modernization roadmaps
Present solution architectures and technology recommendations to Architecture Review Boards, Design Review Committees and senior leadership forums
Serve as a senior technical advisor on compute, virtualization and infrastructure technologies
Mentor engineering teams and advance platform engineering capabilities, operational maturity and engineering excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, systems architecture, or enterprise technology leadership roles
Deep expertise in enterprise virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere (required)
Nutanix AHV and ecosystem technologies preferred
Additional hypervisor platforms such as Hyper-V or KVM considered an asset
Strong understanding of enterprise compute platforms, including Dell PowerEdge and/or HPE ProLiant infrastructure
Experience with blade, rack and converged infrastructure architectures
Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure modernization and transformation programs
Strong knowledge of x86 platform architecture, virtualization, clustering, high availability and disaster recovery technologies
Experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud architectures and cloud-enabled operating models
Experience evaluating, documenting and executing complex proof-of-concepts involving multiple stakeholders and technology vendors
Experience developing technology strategies, roadmaps, standards and reference architectures
Strong understanding of automation frameworks and Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python and GitOps methodologies
Knowledge of platform engineering concepts, including self-service infrastructure, developer platforms, automation and operational excellence
Experience working within large enterprise environments with formal architecture governance processes
Excellent executive communication skills, with ability to translate technical complexity into business-focused recommendations
Proven ability to influence strategic decisions and drive outcomes across teams without direct authority
Experience supporting financial services, regulated industries or large-scale enterprise environments preferred
Familiarity with Kubernetes and OpenShift preferred
Experience integrating platform engineering practices with cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions preferred
Industry certifications such as VMware VCP/VCAP, Nutanix NCP, Azure, AWS, TOGAF or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Performance-based incentives
Discretionary bonuses
Other perks and rewards
In-depth training and coaching
Manager support
Network-building opportunities
Tools and resources to reach new milestones