Job Specifications
Job Description
What Is The Opportunity?
As a senior software developer, you will work as a part of an agile team to develop automation. We are looking for diverse background and experience, with a deep understanding of software development processes, architectures and industry standards. You must be capable of being a sole contributor, working independently to deliver quality software solutions. You must be a strong team player, willing to collaborate and participate in testing, support and maintenance. Your focus will be quality, maintainability, performance, and reliability. We expect you to take personal responsibility for all deliveries and outcomes. As a senior team member, you will be immersed in all team activities, help and support other team members to achieve team goals. You must be proactive self-starter motivated to learn new skills and technologies and enjoy embracing the unknown and contributing to innovation efforts with fresh ideas.
What Will You Do?
Autonomously code and troubleshoot Python (and/or Java) REST API and related software and setup local and shared, cloud environments and resolve issues
Follow software development industry standards and best practices and learn and follow RBC specific development practices and use in-house tools and systems
Provide help to others e.g. development, integration and troubleshooting
Contribute to application implementation solution designs as a senior member of the team
Design, code, execute, and support various testing such as performance, integration, user acceptance, postproduction delivery, etc.
Play a key, hands-on role during environment promotions and other deployment activities
Lead production and non-production issue investigations, troubleshooting, and support
Participate in Agile software development practice using Jira and Confluence, and in-house built CI/CD DevOps pipeline tools.
What Do You Need To Succeed?
Must have:
B.S. degree in Computer Science or related technical field (e.g. physics, mathematics, business), or equivalent practical experience including knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source code management, build processes and testing.
5 or more years of experience in: developing and supporting production-level software; coding with Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript; creating production REST APIs and related technologies in a large organization; developing large, scalable, distributed systems running in cloud environment; working with fully automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub or equivalent; working with data processing using JSON, SQL and NoSQL storage systems; working with Docker and Kubernetes; web application and REST API security; working with MacOS/Unix/Linux operating systems working as a software developer; working with Agile methodologies and practices using Jira and Confluence.
Strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
Strong team-player: sharing knowledge and taking responsibility
Hands-on experience working with Microsoft VS Code
Nice-to-have
Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly traded corporation
Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-08-20
Application Deadline:
2026-01-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest
About the Company
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences...
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