Senior Full Stack Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join an agile team focused on quality software solutions. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience coding in Python and Java, and strong skills in REST API development. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program in financial services

Opportunities to do challenging work

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in developing and supporting production-level software.
• Experience with large scalable systems in cloud environments.
• Strong communication skills and sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot Python and Java REST APIs.
• Implement solution designs as a senior team member.
• Lead investigations and troubleshooting for production issues.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

REST APIs

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft VS Code

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

Job Description

What Is The Opportunity?

As a senior software developer, you will work as a part of an agile team to develop automation. We are looking for diverse background and experience, with a deep understanding of software development processes, architectures and industry standards. You must be capable of being a sole contributor, working independently to deliver quality software solutions. You must be a strong team player, willing to collaborate and participate in testing, support and maintenance. Your focus will be quality, maintainability, performance, and reliability. We expect you to take personal responsibility for all deliveries and outcomes. As a senior team member, you will be immersed in all team activities, help and support other team members to achieve team goals. You must be proactive self-starter motivated to learn new skills and technologies and enjoy embracing the unknown and contributing to innovation efforts with fresh ideas.

What Will You Do?

Autonomously code and troubleshoot Python (and/or Java) REST API and related software and setup local and shared, cloud environments and resolve issues

• Follow software development industry standards and best practices and learn and follow RBC specific development practices and use in-house tools and systems
• Provide help to others e.g. development, integration and troubleshooting
• Contribute to application implementation solution designs as a senior member of the team
• Design, code, execute, and support various testing such as performance, integration, user acceptance, postproduction delivery, etc.
• Play a key, hands-on role during environment promotions and other deployment activities
• Lead production and non-production issue investigations, troubleshooting, and support
• Participate in Agile software development practice using Jira and Confluence, and in-house built CI/CD DevOps pipeline tools.

What Do You Need To Succeed?

Must have:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or related technical field (e.g. physics, mathematics, business), or equivalent practical experience including knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source code management, build processes and testing.
• 5 or more years of experience in: developing and supporting production-level software; coding with Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript; creating production REST APIs and related technologies in a large organization; developing large, scalable, distributed systems running in cloud environment; working with fully automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub or equivalent; working with data processing using JSON, SQL and NoSQL storage systems; working with Docker and Kubernetes; web application and REST API security; working with MacOS/Unix/Linux operating systems working as a software developer; working with Agile methodologies and practices using Jira and Confluence.
• Strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
• Strong team-player: sharing knowledge and taking responsibility
• Hands-on experience working with Microsoft VS Code

Nice-to-have

• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly traded corporation
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

What’s in it for you?

• 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

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.