Senior Software Developer

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Develops and implements software solutions of moderate scope and complexity, leveraging extensive technical expertise and business acumen to address system needs, resolve issues, and contribute to strategic objectives. Manages software development projects or assignments of increasing complexity, scope and impact, applying professional judgment and expertise.

What will you do?

• Develops and tests software solutions, frameworks, and tools of moderate complexity, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical standards.

• Collaborates with cross functional teams to design and implement solutions to resolve moderately complex issues and improve processes.

• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices.

• Analyzes system requirements and contributes to the creation of technical strategies, offering recommendations to enhance functionality and operational efficiency.

• Leads software development tasks or projects requiring advanced problem solving and decision making, navigating ambiguity.

• Drives decisions on issues requiring innovative thinking and technical expertise and providing recommendations that influence own team and across other work areas.

• Resolves software development related problems independently by identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency within scope of responsibility.

• Maintains and enhances relationships with internal teams and external contacts to deliver measurable business outcomes.

What you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in software development methodologies and tools.

• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language such as Java, Python, or Shell.

• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments, including writing shell scripts and using Unix command-line tools.

• Strong understanding of relational databases and advanced SQL skills.

• Experience with RESTful API testing and tools like Postman, or similar.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of container technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Experience in banking, capital markets, or other financial domains is strongly preferred.

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.

• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-04-02

Application Deadline:

2026-04-30

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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