Royal Bank of Canada

Sr. Solutions Architect

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of relevant IT experience, with 5 years in architecture or design
  • Advanced understanding of architecture, application development, and data management
  • Familiarity with various architectural techniques like SOA and Microservices
  • Experience in designing resilient enterprise applications on cloud and on-premises
  • Proficient in web application architecture and security patterns such as OAuth and SSO

Responsibilities

  • Define solution architecture for CRM platform initiatives focusing on integrations
  • Emphasize data management complexities and application performance in solutions
  • Develop design documentation for implementation projects
  • Identify data considerations and requirements through strong domain understanding
  • Support the development team in building secure and efficient applications
  • Prepare evolving architecture blueprints as initiatives progress
  • Lead meetings for technical design and strategic planning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leaders for professional development
  • Collaboration within a dynamic and high-performing team
  • Challenging work opportunities
  • Potential for increased responsibilities over time
  • Access to diverse job opportunities across the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
As a Senior Solutions Architect for Advisor and ATM technologies, you will have the opportunity to define technical solutions for initiatives that evolve RBC P&CB's ability to be the digitally enabled relationship bank it aims to. That involves continuous modernization; including bringing to life a new, large scale, CRM and advisor platform where integration and data migration are key components of the overall solution.

If you are passionate about defining solution architectures which address the complexities of data management in a highly integrated environment, have experience on large data migration initiatives, and comfortable in working on an agile environment alongside with engineering teams, our team is looking for you.

If you are passionate about defining solution architectures which address the complexities of data management in a highly integrated environment, have experience on large data migration initiatives, and comfortable in working on an agile environment alongside with engineering teams, our team is looking for you.

You will be joining a dynamic and collaborative architecture team that provides thought leadership across Advisor and ATM technology solutions. In addition, you will be accountable for demonstrating our core RBC values and setting an example for the team through your energy, motivation, quality of outcomes, and engagement.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Define the overall solution architecture for initiatives within CRM platform, with particular focus on Integrations with internal RBC apps as well as various SaaS platforms , which will happening throughout program execution.
  • Ensure solutions have an emphasis on data management complexities and application performance
  • Provide recommendations on products and solutions, and develop solution architecture sketch and design documentation for implementation projects across Advisor and ATM technologies
  • Build strong understanding of business domain functionality and technology options, in order to identify data considerations and requirements "trade-offs" to meet business objectives and technology evolution
  • Provide expert counsel and support to the development team on construction and maintenance of robust, integrated, secure and efficient applications supporting Advisor and ATM technologies
  • Prepare or contribute to a high level solution/design (Architecture Blueprint), which will evolve along with the initiative execution
  • Lead complex group meetings (including business and technology partners) for technical design, decision making, problem solving, implementation and strategic planning, providing technical leadership and design guidance as projects evolve and key decisions are needed


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must-have
  • Total relevant IT experience of 7-10 years in multiple IT areas, of which at least 5 years of architecture or design experience on large programs/projects
  • Advanced knowledge, experience, and understanding of architecture, application development, systems design, integration and data management involving on premise, cloud, and SaaS platforms
  • Advanced knowledge on different architecture/design techniques (e.g. SOA/Microservices, REST/SOAP, Event-Driven Architecture, Orchestration/Choreography, Data Pipelines), modern and legacy technology platforms (e.g. Kafka, Websphere MQ/IIB, Openshift, RBDMS, NoSQL, etc.)
  • Solid experience in designing resilient enterprise applications using On Premises and Cloud computing platforms.
  • Solid knowledge on Web application architecture patterns, security patterns including OAuth, SSO, SAML, etc.
  • Experience building integrated solutions with legacy applications based on various legacy technology stack
  • Capability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with global architecture areas, Application Development, T&O management, RBC business groups, Technology Infrastructure, and others

Nice-to-have
  • Experience with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, its data model and integration options
  • Experience working as part of Agile teams
  • Financial services experience
  • Desire and ability to provides direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of more junior staff
  • Strong analytical, consultative, and team communication / facilitation skills


WHAT'S IN THERE 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
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies


Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Cloud Computing, Critical Thinking, Data Modeling, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, IT Architecture, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Software Product Design, Solution Architecture, System Applications, Systems Design, Technical Designs, Transitional Architecture

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:

2026-05-26

Application Deadline:

2026-09-17
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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