Senior Software Developer

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Halifax is seeking a skilled individual to maintain the cyber security and risk posture of their operations. The role involves designing high-performance automation solutions and collaborating with various enterprise teams. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience with skills in Python and AI tools. This position offers a comprehensive total rewards program and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Bonuses and flexible benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years technical leadership experience in delivering resilient software solutions.
• Experience with Prompt Engineering and AI Agents.
• Excellent communication skills to build trust with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cyber security and risk posture of the organization.
• Design and develop innovative automation solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective risk identification.

Skills

Active Learning

Application Integrations

Detail-Oriented

Group Problem Solving

Programming Languages

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Tools

Python

Selenium

RESTful APIs

Helios

Jenkins

Snyk

SQL

PostGres

Oracle

Maria DB

ServiceNow

JIRA

Tableau

NAS

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

What will you do?

As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in maintaining the cyber security and risk posture of our organization.

• Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to design, and develop innovative, scalable, high-performance automation solutions using the latest technologies to support regulatory risk compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional enterprise teams (IT, Business Units, Technology Infrastructure groups, IT Risk, Information Security Groups, etc.) to develop automation solution aimed towards efficient and accurate identification, analysis and remediation of IT risks items.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AI industry trends, cyber security trends and RBC Information Security policies.
• Serves as a resource integrator – builds professional networks and identify/connect resources to solve problems/issues and achieve goals. Regularly contributes actionable ideas in planning/design sessions.
• Provides direction, expertise, feedback, and proactive coaching to the team and recommends continuous improvement of processes to optimize team productivity.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 5+ years technical leadership experience in delivering high resilient software solutions in Python, Selenium, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with Prompt Engineering and AI Agents
• Proficiency in working with various DevOps tools (e.g. Helios, Jenkins, Snyk) and Databases (e.g. SQL, PostGres, Oracle, and Maria DB)
• Experience in complex application integration development involving ITIL tools, such as ticketing tools (e.g. ServiceNow, JIRA), visualization tools (e.g. Tableau), storage solutions (e.g. NAS, Confluence, SharePoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and establish strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• The ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Nice-to-have

• Industry certifications on cloud and AI software development
• IT Risk certifications - CRISC, CISM, CCSA, CCSK

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 and stock where applicable
• Participate in fun events and gamification 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

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

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: 2026-01-09

Application Deadline: 2026-01-30

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

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