Royal Bank of Canada

Lead Software Developer, Global Functions Technology

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

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer.
  • Extensive software development, scripting, and project management experience.
  • Experience with system monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic) and automated testing frameworks.
  • Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python).
  • In-depth understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality software design and architecture.
  • Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
  • Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
  • Review and debug code to enhance performance.
  • Perform validation and verification testing.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors for product improvements.
  • Document development phases and monitor system performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Leaders committed to your professional development and coaching.
  • Opportunity to make a significant difference within the organization.
  • Work within a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.
  • Access to a world-class training program in financial services.
  • Challenging work opportunities with room for progression.
  • Possibility to build strong relationships with clients.
  • Variety of opportunities across different business areas and geographies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Lead Software Developer is responsible for developing software application with large-scale data processing and analysis going on in the background and a microservices architecture. You will work with all stakeholders to design best in class technology solutions. We value positive attitude, willingness to learn, open communication, teamwork, and commitment to clean, secure and well-tested code.

As a Lead Software Developer, you will be a part of the EDA team, developing applications for large-scale data processing and analysis performing data modeling and building the data infrastructure that powers effective decision-making. You will be working in a cross functional team that supports various businesses, and you will have an opportunity to work with different kinds of datasets and work on software applications. You will collaborate with other developers and business partners to deliver medium - high complexity initiatives aligned with EDA and GFT strategic objectives.

In this role you will own our data pipeline and analytics infrastructure - designing and orchestrating robust ETL workflows in Apache Airflow, managing PostgreSQL data stores, and running production Python jobs on Linux. You'll also build and maintain FastAPI services to expose data/ML capabilities, working closely with data science teams to productionize models and ensure reliable, scalable data delivery

What will you do?
  • Develop high-quality software design and architecture Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
  • Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
  • Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
  • Review and debug code
  • Perform validation and verification testing
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
  • Document development phases and monitor systems
  • Ensure software is up to date with latest technologies


What do you need to succeed?

Must Have
  • Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer
  • Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management
  • Experience using system monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic) and automated testing frameworks
  • Knowledge of selected programming languages (e.g. Python)
  • In-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
  • Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
  • Ability to work independently
  • BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related degree

Nice to Have
  • Experience with Machine learning Algorithms.


What's in it for you?

  • 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
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.


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Job Skills
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Application Integrations, Computer Programming, Debugging, Detail-Oriented, Documentations, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Development, Technical Designs, Technology Platforms

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:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-27

Application Deadline:

2026-09-27
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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