Lead Software Engineer

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Lead Software Engineer, where you will shape the technology landscape by developing innovative backend trading solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage product backlogs, and ensure high-quality performance of applications. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive rewards program.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards program

Development support

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development in cloud environments.
• Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Java, Spring Frameworks.
• Knowledge of multi-cloud and hybrid solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of solutions, integrating systems.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and product teams on backlog management.
• Analyze user needs and ensure adherence to technical roadmaps.

Skills

Active Learning

Agile Leadership

API Development

Containerization

Design

DDD

Emerging Technologies

Kubernetes

Java

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Java

Spring Frameworks

Kafka

REST

IBM MQ

MS SQL

MongoDB

GitHub

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What is the opportunity?

Be a part of the Wealth Management Technology team to build and transform Backend Trading products for our clients. You will help shape RBC's technology landscape, deliver key business values, and work with trading applications, partners within RBC and Capital Markets, and external vendors. We seek a lead senior software engineer, a seasoned technologist to develop innovative products and solutions in cloud environments within a dynamic, agile team.

Job Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will lead design and development of high-performing solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver trading backend services. Responsibilities include managing product backlogs, planning, designing, reviewing technical specifications, and providing third-level support.

What Will You Do?

• Lead design and development of solutions, integrating systems, and delivering backend trading services.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and product teams on backlog management and sprint planning.
• Analyze user needs, design solutions, and ensure adherence to technical roadmaps and architectures.
• Work with cross-functional teams including security, compliance, and DevOps.
• Ensure high quality, performance, and observability of solutions.
• Support products post-deployment as needed.

What Do You Need To Succeed?

Must Have

• 10+ years in software development in cloud environments.
• Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Java, Spring Frameworks.
• Knowledge of multi-cloud and hybrid solutions.
• Understanding of Microservices, RESTful APIs, Event-Driven Designs, container deployments.
• Experience with CI/CD, GitHub, automation, and large-scale Agile projects.
• Experience with Kafka, REST, IBM MQ, XML, AVRO, MS SQL, MongoDB.

Nice to Have

• Domain knowledge in trading (Equity, Options, Fixed Income).
• Experience with FIX protocols, TDD, Redis, DDD, UI/UX, LaunchDarkly, C/C++/Python, and various databases.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive rewards program, development support, meaningful work, a collaborative environment, training, flexible work options, and opportunities to challenge yourself.

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Leadership, API Development, Containerization, Design, DDD, Emerging Technologies, Kubernetes, Java, and more.

Additional Details

Location: RBC Centre, 155 Wellington St W, Toronto, Canada

Work hours: 37.5/week, Full-time, Salaried

Posted: 2025-04-23, Deadline: 2025-05-18

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

We foster an inclusive workplace supporting diversity, growth, collaboration, and community impact.