Royal Bank of Canada

Lead DevOps Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada • $110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years developer experience
  • Deep understanding of DevOps Principles and best practices for CI/CD
  • Experience with DevOps tools like Github, JFrog Artifactory, and Ansible
  • Proficient in programming languages including Typescript, Java, Python
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as OCP, Azure, AWS

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of key features for the CI/CD pipeline
  • Consult to develop integration strategies for DevOps best practices
  • Review solution designs with Enterprise Architecture and Governance teams
  • Enable AI capabilities to boost developer productivity
  • Collaborate with product owners to create valuable features for developers
  • Maintain the CI/CD pipeline including security and performance management
  • Provide L3 support on-call as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leaders who encourage development through coaching
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact and difference
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Challenging work opportunities
  • Possibility of overtime and on-call support rotation
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Are you passionate about driving innovation in application development and streamlining the software delivery lifecycle? As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring that our applications are built, tested, and deployed with speed, reliability, and compliance to the Enterprise security standards. You will lead efforts to enhance developer productivity, optimize build pipelines, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the application development lifecycle.

What will you do?
  • Lead the design and development of key features for the enterprise DevOps (CI/CD) pipeline
  • Consult with partner systems to develop integration strategies revolving around DevOps best practices
  • Consult with Enterprise Architecture and Governance teams to review solution designs to ensure best practices are adhered to
  • Enable AI Capabilities to increase Developer Productivity
  • Work with product owners and key stakeholders to develop high value features that benefit the RBC Developer community
  • Maintain the CI/CD pipeline: security and vulnerability management, capacity management, deployment and scaling strategies, performance and uptime, infrastructure hygiene
  • Provide estimates on feature delivery, identify and determine delivery risks on key identify, and contribute to quarterly product road map planning
  • Lead the developer community SIG discussions and bring in key features to the backlog
  • Provide L3 Support on a rotational basis both on and off hours as on-call escalation contact
  • Review contributions from the Developer community and approve PRs


What do you need to Succeed?

Must-Have
  • Minimum 5 years developer experience
  • Deep understanding of DevOps Principles and best practices for CI/CD, including designing at an Enterprise scale
  • Experience with DevOps tools, platforms, and interfaces: Github, Github Actions, JFrog Artifactory, HashiCorp Vault, Ansible
  • Proficient with Typescript, Java, Python, YAML, NPM, Maven, Gradle, Docker
  • Experience with deploying to cloud platforms: OCP, Azure, AWS


Nice-to-Have
  • Experience with Quality Engineering Automation Tools
  • Experience with Application Security Tools for SAST, SCA, Container Image Scanning Tools
  • Development and support of applications hosted on Cloud platforms
  • Experience with Networking concepts
  • Experience with SecOps


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.
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • Opportunities for on-call support rotation


Job Skills
Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Programming Languages, Software Change Request Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Integration Engineering, Software Product Design, Software Product Technical Knowledge, Software Release Management, System Testing Tools

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:

2026-08-27

Application Deadline:

2026-10-16
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

About Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada Careers

Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Royal Bank of Canada, we are not just hiring; we are building a culture of innovation and leadership. Our team members are at the forefront of the financial industry, driving transformation and delivering targeted solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

Explore Job Opportunities and Employment at RBC

Whether you are starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, RBC offers positions that challenge your skills and fuel your ambition. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, our job opportunities span across various functions and regions. Join us and be part of a team that values professional growth and diversity.

Internship and Professional Development

Kickstart your career with an internship at Royal Bank of Canada. Our internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and insights into the financial services industry. Interns at RBC gain the skills necessary to excel and are often considered for full-time positions within the company.

Benefits and Culture

At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Career Growth and Innovation

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is our strength. At Royal Bank of Canada, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. Our diversity training programs are designed to educate and inspire, creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

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Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with RBC today and be part of a world-class team known for its commitment to client service, community involvement, and innovation.

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