Royal Bank of Canada

Lead Software Developer

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in SQL, stored procedures, and database optimization.
  • Hands-on expertise with ETL tools like Informatica IICS and SSIS.
  • 3+ years of experience with C#, .NET, ASP.NET, and VB.NET.
  • Experience developing and maintaining REST APIs.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
  • Capability to maintain and modernize legacy codebases.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using Informatica IICS and SSIS.
  • Optimize and troubleshoot complex database stored procedures.
  • Build and enhance data-centric APIs using C# and Apigee.
  • Design, develop, and maintain secure ASP.NET web applications.
  • Integrate and support commercial Wealth Management software.
  • Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions.
  • Troubleshoot production issues across various systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders focused on employee development and opportunity.
  • Potential to create a lasting impact in the organization.
  • Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Access to a world-class financial services training program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Wealth Management Technology group at City National Bank is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer who is passionate about data, understands financial concepts, and can translate complex business requirements into high-quality software. This role supports critical applications, data pipelines, and integrations that power our Investments, Trust, Custody, and Trading operations.

We are looking for someone who goes beyond writing code - someone who understands how data flows, why it matters, and how it impacts clients and regulators.

What will you do?
  • Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using Informatica IICS and SSIS.
  • Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex stored procedures in MS SQL and Snowflake.
  • Build and enhance data-focused API's using C# and Apigee with a strong focus on data access, security, and performance.
  • Design, develop, and maintain ASP.NET web applications, including ongoing vulnerability remediation plus
  • Build and maintain data pipelines and automated workflows using Stonebranch or Airflow. Knowledge of Python is a plus.
  • Integrate with and support commercial Wealth Management software (investments, trust, custody, trading).
  • Collaborate with business partners to translate financial and operational requirements into technical solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot production issues across applications, APIs, databases, and ETL jobs.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.) to accelerate development and documentation.
  • Contribute to secure coding practices and remediation of audit or vulnerability findings.
  • Assist with reporting and analytics using SAP BusinessObjects or Tableau (nice to have).


What do you need to succeed?

Must have:
  • Expertise in SQL, stored procedures, and database optimization
  • Hands-on experience with ETL tools (Informatica IICS, SSIS)
  • 3+ years of experience with C#, .NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET
  • Experience building and maintaining REST APIs
  • MS SQL Server
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
  • Ability to maintain and modernize legacy codebases


Preferred Domain Knowledge:
  • Understanding of investment products, trust accounting, custody operations, and trade lifecycle
  • Experience supporting or integrating with commercial Wealth Management platforms
  • Ability to interpret financial data and identify anomalies
  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations (audit trails, data lineage, security controls)


Soft Skills & Mindset:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders
  • Curiosity about data and how it is used in financial operations
  • Ownership mentality - accountable for systems end-to-end
  • Ability to work in a regulated, process-driven environment


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.


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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:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-24

Application Deadline:

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

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