Posted 12 days ago
Lead Software Developer
@ Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Royal Bank of Canada is hiring a Lead Software Developer for its Trading team in Toronto to build and transform trading applications and APIs for RBC Wealth Management. The role leads technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform systems within an Agile team. The posting states a 37.5-hour week, a salaried full-time position, and a flexible work/life balance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical design and development of trading applications
- Develop code, APIs and technical documentation
- Create high-level and detailed technical designs
- Develop automated unit tests and support QA and UAT
- Produce estimates and manage risks on projects
Requirements summary:
- 7+ years .NET software development experience
- Advanced .NET Core web application and API experience
- SQL stored procedure development experience
- University or college degree in Computer Science or related field
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Paid training |
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Royal Bank of Canada
Stock listing: TSX:RY · NYSE:RY · Source checked: 2026-11-02
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Full company description
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact. http://rbc.com/legalstuff. La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social. https://www.rbc.com/conditions-dutilisation/
- LinkedIn followers
- 932,626
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 96,867
- Reported office locations
- 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J5, CA
- 1 Place Ville-Marie, Montreal, QC H3B 1Z3, CA
- 2 Park St, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
- 100 Bishopsgate, London, England EC2N 4AA, GB
- Persiaran Apec, Cyberjaya, Selangor 63000, MY
- 60 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Commercial Lending
- Finance
- Banking
- Payments
- Asset Management
- Insurance
- Lending
- Financial Services
- Financial Exchanges
- Other recorded names
- Royal Bank of Canada
- RBC
- Specialties
- finance
- banking
- investing
- insurance
- financial planning
- wealth management
- and capital markets
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 22,251,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | financebankinginvestinginsurancefinancial planningwealth managementand capital markets |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,073 |
| View page |
Job Description
As a Lead Software Developer for Trading, your primary role will be software development, where you will develop new and transform existing applications and APIs to fulfill the needs of RBC Wealth Management Front Office and other business stakeholders including end clients. You will be leading the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform trading application systems and apply extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.
What will you do?
- Work within an Agile product team composed of technical and business team members responsible for building new functionality and enhancements.
- Create and review high-level and detailed technical designs based on business & system requirements.
- Recommend business solutions that satisfy sponsor/stakeholder needs, continually exploring and assessing value-added options.
- Together with Architects and SMEs, determine the best mix of development, interfacing applications, third party vendor solutions to meet project objectives.
- Contribute to successful project completion within budget and on time by identifying risks and developing/recommending mitigation strategies.
- Develop code and associated technical documentation as per the requirements and detailed design.
- Produce accurate estimates for completion of Technical Analysis, Design, Development, Testing and Acceptance phases of projects.
- Develop automated unit tests and execute testing while supporting QA and UAT testing.
- Use recommended processes and tools (for example, Confluence, Jira or its subsequent equivalents) to document requirements, design, track progress and issues.
- Effectively communicate and build rapport with team members including 3rd party vendor contractors, stakeholders and business partners from initiation to close.
- Facilitate small to large meetings and support information gathering sessions (e.g., JAD).
What do you need to succeed?
Must have
- Minimum 7 years of overall development experience in .NET technologies as a Software Engineer working within professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source code management, build processes and testing with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Solid understanding of software development concepts and best practices including data structures, algorithms and design patterns and OOPs.
- Advanced knowledge and proven experience designing and building web applications and APIs with .NET Core
- Experience developing stored procedures for SQL-based databases (e.g., MS SQL Server or Oracle)
- University or College Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with Front-end design and programming using UI technologies such as WPF, Angular, JS etc.
- Experience with cloud-based software development, specifically on Kubernetes.
- Experience with stream-based software development involving technologies such as Solace, Kafka, SignalR etc.
- Familiar with DevOps pipelines and related tools, e.g., Github Actions, Jira and Confluence
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
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
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Job Skills
.NET Core, .NET Core, .NET Technology, Agile Methodology, Algorithms, AngularJS, Apache Kafka, API Development, ASP.NET Core, C Sharp (Programming Language), Data Structures, Design, Detailed Design, DevOps, Engineering Practices, Front End Programming, Kubernetes, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts, PL/SQL (Programming Language), REST API Development, RESTful API Design, SignalR, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) {+ 6 more}Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity:
TorontoCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
37.5Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2026-10-08Application Deadline:
2026-11-13Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.
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