2026 Summer Student Opportunities Capital Markets, QTS - Software Developer, 4 months

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Quantitative Technology Services Co-op paying competitive salaries and offering full-time hours. The ideal candidate will analyze business requirements, develop software applications, and work in dynamic teams. Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, and C# are required. This role supports academic candidates and offers professional development opportunities, contributing to both individual and community success. Applications close on January 19, 2026.

Benefits

Network with diverse student backgrounds

Participate in events for career development

Supportive leader coaching

Dynamic team environment

Meaningful impact on communities

Qualifications

• Maintain academic excellence during studies.
• Experience in UNIX/Linux or Windows environments.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong MS Office skills and stakeholder presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them to technical specifications.
• Develop, code, and test applications following SDLC best practices.
• Design and conduct integration testing of applications.
• Manage releases and incidents of applications.
• Support project tasks and improve departmental efficiencies.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Communication

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Relationships

Listening Effectively

Operational Delivery

Personal Development

Personal Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field

Tools

Java

C#

C/C++

Python

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Quantitative Technology Services Co-op at RBC? By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for multiple roles available across RBC QTS.

What will you do?

• Analyze business requirements and translate them to technical specifications.
• Create designs, develop, code, and perform code reviews and testing of applications, as per Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
• Design and integration testing of applications.
• Release and incident management of applications.
• Responsible for all ranges of project work and daily support as outlined by given business and increasing efficiencies in current department.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Working towards a degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related degree, and currently maintaining academic excellence.
• Experience developing applications within a UNIX/Linux or Windows based environment.
• In-depth programming knowledge of one of the following languages: Java, C#, C/C+, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Must be a self-starter, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong MS Office skills and experience presenting to stakeholders.

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.

• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada.
• Participate in fun events and challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance.
• 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.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is January 18, 2026. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Operational Delivery, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Work hours/week: 37.5
Employment Type: Full time
Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)
Pay Type: Salaried
Posted Date: 2025-12-12
Application Deadline: 2026-01-19
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

I nclusion 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.

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