Lead Software Developer - GFT - Halifax

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Lead Software Developer to manage development deliverables for their Finance Information and Audit Technology department. Responsibilities include designing automation tools, resolving technical issues, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates possess strong experience in C++, Oracle SQL, and DevOps tools. The position offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

World-class training program

Work-life balance options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with C++, C#, .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and XML required.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, preferably Oracle SQL.
• Experience with multi-threading, design patterns, and unit testing.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and JIRA essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owner and Development Lead on project objectives.
• Design and implement automation tools for continuous integration and delivery.
• Support quality engineering and application support teams with troubleshooting.

Skills

C++

C#

.NET

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

XML

Oracle SQL

multi-threading

design patterns

unit testing

DevOps tools

Windows OS

IIS

IBM MQ

collaboration skills

communication skills

organizational skills

time management skills

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

JIRA

Confluence

SonarQube

Urban Code Deploy

Helios

Nexus

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

In this role as Lead Software Developer in the Finance Information and Audit Technology department, you will be responsible for development deliverables for the Finance and Audit Financial Management and Statutory Reporting (FMSR) application. The application is used for the management accounting which supports the financial needs of the bank. It performs management accounting calculations on the data (allocations, funding, etc) and maintains these balances on an Oracle database for consolidation; subsequently providing the intraday, daily, weekly, and monthly status reports required by the Bank of Canada and other regulatory reporting bodies.

What will you do?

• Work with the Product Owner, Product Manager, and Development Lead to understand and determine best mix of development and technical solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives.
• Work on detailed design and development phases of project initiatives; identifying, tracking, and resolving technical issues.
• Design and implement automation tools and frameworks for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment
• Ensure adequate technical/reference documentation and training is in place.
• Provide assistance to the quality engineering and application support teams in troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Impart knowledge, benefit of experience, and mentoring to other members of the team.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Hands on experience with C++, C#, .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and XML
• Experience working with relational databases and strong Oracle SQL knowledge
• Experience with multi-threading, design patterns and unit testing
• Experience with DevOps tools/technologies, including continuous integration/delivery tools and technologies such as GitHub, Helios, Jenkins, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Urban Code Deploy, SonarQube
• Excellent knowledge of Windows OS, IIS and IBM MQ middleware system
• Excellent collaboration, communication, organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of C++ templating, STL
• Experience with PowerShell
• Experience with mainframe technologies
• Experience working in the financial industry

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

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: 120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City: Bedford

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-09-10

Application Deadline: 2025-12-31

Note:

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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