Manager, Platform Engineering - Technology Advisory

Deep banking experience, including technology governance, risk, compliance, and investment decision-making

Experience in one or more banking domains, such as retail, commercial, payments, lending, wealth, capital markets, risk, or finance

Broad understanding of cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, integration, and application modernization

Demonstrated ability to assess complex technology environments and provide clear, practical direction

Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate credibly with both senior executives and technical teams

Although this is not primarily a hands-on engineering role, candidates must have the technical depth to assess, shape, and challenge enterprise cloud solutions within large banking environments:

Cloud Platform Architect-level knowledge of Azure, AWS, and/or GCP, including hybrid- and multi-cloud environments

Platform engineering and shared cloud services designed for use across multiple teams and applications

Cloud governance, landing zones, identity, networking, security, resilience, and observability

Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes, APIs, and modern application delivery practices

Ability to evaluate technical approaches, identify risks, and explain recommendations to architects, engineers, and executives

5+ years of progressive experience across banking technology, cloud architecture, consulting, or technology leadership

Experience working directly for a bank, advising banking clients, or both

Previous experience in consulting, professional services, systems integration, or a technology-provider environment

Demonstrated responsibility for account growth, business development, or market development

Experience leading major cloud transformation, platform modernization, or enterprise technology programs

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing without direct authority

The expected range of compensation for this role is $115,000 - $165,000 annually.

Why BDO? Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026 . This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars— Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose

We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle. Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us .

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

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