Senior Software Developer

Job Description

Overview

What is the opportunity? We're seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our engineering team. You'll design, build, and maintain scalable applications across our full technology stack, working with modern frameworks and cloud-native infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, influence technical direction, and take ownership of complex projects from conception through production.

What will you do?

• Develop and optimize full-stack applications using Next.js and React for frontend experiences, with Node.js and Python for backend services.
• Design and implement microservices architectures deployed on Kubernetes, leverage Redis for caching and real-time data handling, and work with MongoDB for data persistence.
• Beyond these core technologies, you'll evaluate and integrate new tools as business needs evolve.
• Responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable code; conducting code reviews; participating in architecture discussions;
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product and design teams; and ensuring applications meet performance, security, and reliability standards.
• Contribute to documentation, participate in on-call rotations, and help establish engineering best practices.

What you need to succeed?

Must Have

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated expertise in both frontend and backend development.
• Production-level proficiency with React and Next.js,
• Solid experience building backend services with Node.js and/or Python, and hands-on experience containerizing and orchestrating applications with Kubernetes.
• Comfortable working with MongoDB and Redis in production environments.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, can communicate complex technical concepts clearly, and have experience working in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Background with GraphQL, message queues, or event-driven architectures.
• Track record of learning and working effectively with emerging technologies.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior developers.

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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications

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: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-01-20

Application Deadline: 2026-02-21

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.