Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Software Developer

Royal Bank of Canada • $110K — $130K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years in software development, particularly web applications and backend services, with .NET and JavaScript/TypeScript proficiency.
  • Hands-on experience with Node.js and developing full-stack solutions in MEAN or similar stacks.
  • Expertise in designing and developing RESTful and GraphQL APIs along with message-based systems (e.g., Kafka, Redis).
  • Familiarity with containerization and cloud platforms (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes).
  • Practical experience with AI-assisted development workflows and tools.
  • Strong communication skills with proven Agile team experience.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to technical planning and modernization for portfolio management applications.
  • Architect and implement advisor-facing frontends and backend services.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance software delivery and quality.
  • Design and implement APIs and microservices ensuring backward compatibility.
  • Containerize applications for deployment using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Instrument services for performance monitoring and SLAs compliance.
  • Mentor colleagues and raise engineering standards through knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Network with diverse groups across Canada.
  • Development support through coaching and learning opportunities.
  • Work within a collaborative and high-performing team.
  • Contribute to impactful projects with lasting significance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

  • Technical Strategy & Platform Modernization - Contribute to technical planning and delivery for the portfolio management and client reporting applications: translate product priorities into executable work, identify modernization opportunities, balance delivery velocity with maintainability, and collaborate with architects and platform teams to align solutions with enterprise standards.
  • Full Stack Development & Delivery - Architect, implement, test, and operate advisor-facing Angular frontends and backend services using Java/Spring Boot and Node.js;deliver production-ready code, automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end), and reliable deployments.
  • AI-Enabled Engineering - Use and contribute to AI-assisted workflows (LLMs, code-assist tools, prompt templates, CI checks) to accelerate requirements synthesis,scaffolding, code reviews, automated test generation, and documentation while ensuring human validation, security, and traceability.
  • Identify and socialize reusable AI capabilities (domain skills, plugins, prompts, workflows, guardrails); obtain technical leadership alignment and drive adoption for secure, consistent delivery.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to improve software quality, accelerate delivery, and modernize legacy platforms.
  • Ensure alignment to established governance and best practices for responsible AI adoption, ensuring compliance with enterprise security, risk management, and software engineering standards.
  • API & Integration Design - Design and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs, microservices, and integrations with messaging (e.g., Kafka) and caching (e.g., Redis), ensuring contract-driven development and backward compatibility.
  • Modernization & Cloud-Native Practices - Containerize and deploy services with Docker and Kubernetes; implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevSecOpspractices, and platform best practices.
  • Observability & Performance - Instrument services for logging, metrics, and distributed tracing; analyze and tune performance to meet SLA and user experience targets.
  • Security & Compliance - Apply secure coding standards, implement authentication/authorization (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT), and collaborate with security and risk teams to ensure compliance.
  • Collaboration & Agile Delivery - Work within an Agile product team to plan, estimate, manage dependencies and risks, and deliver incremental value with regular feedback loops.
  • Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing - Coach and mentor peers, share patterns and playbooks, and help raise team engineering standards and productivity.
  • Operational Readiness - Create runbooks, health checks, and automated alerts; participate in on-call rotations and support production incidents to ensure operationalexcellence.


Must-Have Qualifications
  • 8+ years professional software development experience building web applications and backend services.and .NET (backend) experience; proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • 8+ years professional software development experience building web applications and backend services; proven experience delivering in Agile teams and shipping production software.
  • Hands-on experience with Node.js and developing full-stack solutions (MEAN or similar stacks).
  • Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs.
  • Experience with message-based systems (Kafka) and in-memory stores (Redis).
  • Experience containerizing and running apps in cloud platforms and PaaS (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes preferred).
  • Familiarity with API specifications and tooling (OpenAPI/Swagger); experience troubleshooting and testing APIs.
  • Practical experience with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth2.0, JWT, OIDC) and certificate management.
  • Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and release management.
  • Practical experience integrating AI assistants into development workflows.
  • Hands-on experience using AI models or integrating ML/AI capabilities into applications.
  • Strong communication skills and experience working in Agile teams.
  • Strong Angular (frontend) and Java Spring Boot
  • Practical experience designing, building, and operating agentic AI frameworks for developer tooling or product features, including orchestrating LLM-driven agents, tool invocation, planner/actor patterns, and retrieval-augmented workflows. You should have implemented end-to-end agent pipelines (prompting, tool integration, state management, retries/fallbacks), instrumentation (logging, observability, and audit trails of agent actions), and safety/validation layers (input/output sanitization, guardrails, approval gates, and model evaluation).
  • Experience with agent frameworks or libraries, integrating external tools/APIs, and embedding agent CI/CD, cost controls, and governance into development lifecycles is required.


Nice-to-Have
  • End-to-end UI automation testing (e.g., Cypress, Selenium, Playwright).
  • Experience with reactive, event-driven, or message-oriented architectures.
  • Deep experience in microservice design patterns (circuit breakers, resiliency, discovery, observability).
  • UX sensibility and experience collaborating closely with design teams.
  • Proven ability to build AI-powered tools and prototypes independently (personal projects, hackathons, GitHub).
  • Strong track record of AI-assisted development demonstrated by personal projects or hackathon results.
  • Familiarity with SaaS monitoring and analytics tools (Dynatrace, Google Analytics, Firebase, LaunchDarkly, WalkMe).


What's in it for you?
  • Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada.
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact


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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:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-15

Application Deadline:

2026-10-02
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

About Royal Bank of Canada

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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.

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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.

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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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Learn more about Royal Bank of Canada
Size
86,007 employees
Market Cap
$130.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
NASDAQ
RY
* Ladders Estimates

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