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Lead Software Engineer
@ Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Requirements summary:
- This role emphasizes independence, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results.
- Software Development: Design, develop, and implement software solutions of moderate to high complexity, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
- At least 10+ years of professional experience as a software developer, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
- Strong knowledge of Git, including branching strategies, code reviews, and conflict resolution.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
- Independence & Ownership: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, driving them to completion with minimal supervision.
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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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 Engineer at RBC, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering software solutions of high complexity. This role emphasizes independence, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, proactively address technical challenges, and contribute to the team’s strategic objectives by driving innovation and improving processes.
What will you do?
- Software Development: Design, develop, and implement software solutions of moderate to high complexity, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Identify and address system needs and technical challenges, leveraging innovative approaches to deliver high-quality results.
- Time Management: Independently manage multiple projects and tasks, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
- Team Technical Leadership – Explore & conceptualize technical solution for business problems, create technical stories, enable other junior & senior developers by mentoring them towards building holistic solution.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other engineers, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions.
- Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with new frameworks, tools, and technologies, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle diverse challenges.
- Decision-Making: Apply professional judgment and expertise to make informed decisions, balancing technical excellence with business priorities.
- Strategic Contribution: Drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver impactful results that align with the team’s strategic objectives.
What do you need to succeed? Must Have’s
- At least 10+ years of professional experience as a software developer, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong knowledge of Git, including branching strategies, code reviews, and conflict resolution.
- Proficiency in relational databases and SQL.
- Proficient with distributed databases & in-memory caching (MemSQL).
- Proficiency with Java (Core, Springboot) object-oriented programming language.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
- Independence & Ownership: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, driving them to completion with minimal supervision.
- Technology Decisioning & team coaching
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges effectively.
- Utilize AI platforms to create innovative solutions quickly.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and best practices for automated testing.
Nice-to-Have’s:
- Familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
- Experience with advanced GitHub workflows, including Pull Requests, and Actions.
- Experience with frontend development ideally Typescript or JavaScript
- A focus on reflecting on processes and adjusting behaviors to enhance team effectiveness.
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
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)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:
2026-10-26Application Deadline:
2026-11-27Note: 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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