Senior Software Developer - SQL/Python

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program with bonuses &股票

Coaching and development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

RBC in Canada (Toronto) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Wealth Management Global IT Data Services. The role focuses on AI-driven agent development using Python, SQL, and Snowflake, with a hands-on and growth-minded culture.

You will leverage Copilot and Windsurf to build scalable AI-based solutions, design data pipelines, and implement automated testing. Collaboration with data engineering and DevOps teams is essential for performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Python development with modern frameworks.
• Advanced SQL across multiple platforms, including Snowflake.
• Hands-on Snowflake data warehouse and query optimization.
• Proven AI agent and automation experience.
• QE mindset with automated testing framework design.
• Proficiency with Copilot and Windsurf environments.
• Experience with REST APIs and modern integration patterns.
• Containerization with Docker/Kubernetes and DevOps practices.
• Version control with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in Agile and Waterfall environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-based agents and automation solutions using Python.
• Build and optimize data pipelines leveraging Snowflake and SQL.
• Develop testing frameworks with a Unified Engineer approach.
• Identify risks and suggest mitigation strategies for solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design reviews for AI architectures.
• Collaborate with data engineering and infra teams to optimize queries.
• Assist DevOps/support teams in production issue resolution and tuning.
• Mentor team members on Python, AI agents, Snowflake optimizations, and testing.

Skills

Python development

SQL expertise

AI agent development

Copilot/Windsurf

REST APIs

Docker/Kubernetes

Git/CI-CD

Agile/Waterfall

QE mindset

Mentoring

Tools

Snowflake

Snowflake optimization

Copilot

Windsurf

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to work within Wealth Management Global IT Data Services Canada - As a Senior Software Engineer, specializing in AI-driven agent development using Python, SQL, and Snowflake technologies. You will leverage modern development tools including Copilot and Windsurf to build intelligent, scalable solutions. You will join a very dynamic team that is highly technical and has a great track record of delivering multiple innovative AI-powered solutions within the organization. This is a hands-on technical role, very independent with an opportunity for growth.

What will you do?

• Design and develop AI-based agents and intelligent automation solutions using Python and copilot-assisted development
• Build and optimize data pipelines and analytics solutions leveraging Snowflake and SQL
• Build and automate functional testing frameworks with QE mindset and Unified Engineer approach
• Contribute to successful solution development and delivery by identifying risks and developing/recommending mitigation strategies
• Participate in code reviews and technical design reviews of all AI agent architectures, specifications, and implementation plans
• Collaborate with data engineering and infrastructure teams to optimize Snowflake queries and database performance
• Assist DevOps/support teams in troubleshooting production issues and performance optimization
• Mentor team members on Python best practices, AI agent development, Snowflake optimization, and testing automation

What do you need to succeed? Must-have’s:

• Strong experience with Python development (5-7 years) and modern frameworks
• Advanced SQL expertise across multiple platforms (SQL Server, Snowflake) including complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Hands-on expertise with Snowflake data warehouse and SQL query optimization
• Proven experience developing AI-based agents and intelligent automation solutions
• QE mindset with proven ability to design and automate functional testing frameworks
• Proficiency with Copilot and Windsurf development environments
• Experience with REST APIs and modern integration patterns
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices
• Proficiency with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in both Agile and Waterfall environments

Nice-to-have

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and LLM integration
• Prior experience managing or mentoring small teams
• Exposure to enterprise data governance and data quality tools
• Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure automation
• Hands-on experience with IBM DataStage and ETL tools
• Unified Engineer background with full-stack quality assurance perspective.

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

Job Skills

• Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, 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: 2026-08-24

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.