Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Mainframe Software Developer

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DFSORT, IMS, CICS, DB2, and TSO/ISPF.
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI design principles and tools.
  • Proven track record of implementing AI solutions to solve specific business challenges.
  • 10+ years of IT development experience with strong leadership skills.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices including UrbanCodeDeploy and GitHub.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop resilient solutions for Retail Investments Core Systems.
  • Resolve critical production issues with business and SRE partners.
  • Create Gen-AI solutions to enhance software development efficiency.
  • Implement AI-driven automation to streamline operational processes.
  • Lead the technology roadmap delivery, focusing on engineering standards and software quality.
  • Promote maintainability and observability through collaborative software design practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders for personal development and career growth.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in the organization.
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Access to diverse job opportunities within the company and across locations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Senior Mainframe Software Developer is an exciting & challenging opportunity for a Software engineer to make an impact and develop leadership skills. You will design, develop and build complex technology solutions that drive operational excellence and transformational improvements to stability, performance and resilience of Retail Investments Technology platform.

You will also explore and innovate on latest AI technologies that RBC has to offer in solving real world problems. You will take on challenges to build and implement GenAI based solutions that drive software development efficiencies, automation of manual operational processes and reduction of production issue resolution time improving client experience.

You will also partner with cross-functional teams across engineering and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact features and enhancements, turning requirements into business and client value.

What will you do?
  • Design, develop and implement innovative solution for Retail Investments Core Systems in the platform Resilience and Maintenance spaces.
  • Partnerwith business and SRE partners to resolve critical production issues, ensuring best-in-class system availability and client experience.
  • Build Gen-AI based solutions that drive software development efficiencies including technology currency upgrades and strengthening of application resilience.
  • Identify, develop, and implement AI-driven automation solutions to replace manual workflows and streamline Core Banking operational processes.
  • Play a key role in the delivery of technology roadmap, spearheading enhanced engineering standards, automation, software delivery practices, and quality gates to ensure consistent, reliable, and high-quality software releases.
  • Collaborate with fellow developers to adopt Shift-Left principle on maintenance and operations requirements ensuring all software design, architecture, and code prioritize long-term maintainability, operational stability, and observability.


What do you need to succeed?
  • Mainframe Expertise: Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DFSORT, IMS, CICS, DB2, and TSO/ISPF.
  • Generative AI Mastery: Hands-on experience with AI design principles, platforms, and tools (e.g., Agentic AI, RAG, Vector DB, VS Code Co-Pilot, Cursor, Windsurf).
  • AI Solution Implementation: Proven track record of deploying AI solutions to address domain-specific business challenges.
  • Technical & Leadership Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, ownership, and leadership in cross-functional teams, with 10 years of IT development experience.
  • Modern Development Practices: Agile project delivery, DevOps automation (UrbanCodeDeploy, GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible), and thought leadership in driving business value.


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
  • 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
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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Job Skills
Agile Framework, Agile Framework, AI Adoption, AI Agents, AI Frameworks, AI Platforms, AI Prompting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, COBOL (Programming Language), Cobol Mainframe, DB2 SQL, DFSORT, Generative AI, GitHub Copilot, IBM Db2, IBM DB2 Database, IBM DB2 SQL, IBM MainFrame COBOL, IBM Mainframes, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Applications, Mainframe Development, Mainframe Programming, Mainframe Software {+ 3 more}

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:

2026-04-21

Application Deadline:

2026-06-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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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.

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