Lead Software Engineer

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Flexible benefits

Bonuses

Stock options

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Toronto to design, build, and deliver high‑complexity software. You will lead technical directions, mentor teams, and partner with product and business stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of software experience, strong Java/Spring Boot skills, and a track record with Git, SQL, MemSQL, CI/CD, and automated testing. This salaried role offers a comprehensive rewards program and rapid growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Git, including branching strategies, code reviews, and conflict resolution.
• Relational databases and SQL proficiency.
• Distributed databases & in-memory caching (MemSQL).
• Java (Core, Spring Boot) OO programming.
• Hands-on testing: unit, integration, and end-to-end.
• Independence and ownership of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Technology decisioning and team coaching.
• Problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges.
• Use AI platforms to create innovative solutions quickly.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing best practices.
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
• Experience with advanced GitHub workflows, including Pull Requests, and Actions.
• Frontend development experience, ideally TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Focus on reflecting on processes to improve team effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions of moderate to high complexity.
• Identify and address system needs and technical challenges with innovative approaches.
• Independently manage multiple projects and tasks with strong time management.
• Explore and conceptualize technical solutions, mentor junior and senior developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of solutions.
• Stay up to date with new frameworks, tools, and technologies.
• Apply professional judgment to balance technical excellence with business priorities.
• Drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver impactful results aligned with team goals.

Skills

Git

SQL

MemSQL

Java Springboot

Automated testing

Independent ownership

Tech decisioning

Problem solving

AI platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

GitHub Actions

TypeScript/JavaScript

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-performant team.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

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:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-05-29

Application Deadline: 2026-09-11

Note

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.