Senior Technical Architect

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead the design of scalable and secure solutions. The candidate will collaborate with diverse teams, utilize deep knowledge of OCP, and present to stakeholders. Required qualifications include a minimum of 7 years in architecture within large institutions, expertise in VM technologies, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time role with opportunities for impactful work.

Benefits

Make a difference and lasting impact

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for challenging tasks

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in architecture and design within a large financial institution.
• Proven knowledge of RBC's internal systems and infrastructure practices.
• Expertise in OCP including deployment and cluster operations.
• Strong experience with VM technologies and hybrid cloud environments.
• Ability to present and defend architecture solutions to senior technology stakeholders.
• Understanding of banking products and cybersecurity standards.
• Proficient in architectural modeling and documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of technical solutions ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Serve as a domain expert in RBC internal systems and OCP clusters.
• Collaborate with teams to define solution architecture and deployment models.
• Prepare and deliver architecture artifacts for governance forums.
• Provide architectural oversight for project execution.
• Mentor solution architects on standards and best practices.
• Assess emerging technologies to enhance architecture and infrastructure efficiency.

Skills

Applications Architecture

Architectural Modeling

Critical Thinking

Enterprise IT Architecture

Information Technology Consulting

Multi-Level Communication

Platform Architecture

Software Product Design

System Applications

Transitional Architecture

Tools

ArchiMate

UML

Confluence

Visio

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Technical Architect, you will be a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient technical solutions that align with RBC’s enterprise architecture standards. Leverage deep knowledge of RBC’s internal IT systems, OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), and VM-based environments to partner with cross-functional teams and deliver technical strategies that support the bank’s digital transformation and innovation agenda. You will engage and influence stakeholders through clear, concise, and technically sound presentations within RBC’s Architecture Review Board (ARB) processes.

What will you do?

• Lead the design of end-to-end technical solutions for strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with RBC’s enterprise standards, security guidelines, and technology strategy.

• Serve as a domain expert in RBC internal systems, OCP clusters (on-prem and cloud-based), and VM infrastructures, ensuring seamless integration with existing platforms.

• Collaborate with business, infrastructure, security, and development teams to define solution architecture, deployment models, and transition strategies.

• Prepare and deliver architecture artifacts and presentations for ARB and other governance forums, articulating complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Provide architectural oversight for project execution and development, ensuring adherence to target architecture and technology patterns.

• Mentor solution architects and developers on architectural standards, tools, and best practices.

• Continuously assess emerging technologies and vendor solutions to improve RBC’s architectural landscape and infrastructure efficiency.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in architecture and design within a large financial institution, preferably within RBC.

• Proven knowledge of RBC’s internal systems, infrastructure practices, and governance frameworks.

• Expertise in OCP (Red Hat OpenShift) including deployment, networking, CI/CD integration, and cluster operations.

• Strong experience with VM technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent) and hybrid cloud environments.

• Demonstrated ability to present and defend architecture solutions to RBC’s ARB and senior technology stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of banking products, payment systems, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity standards.

• Proficient in architectural modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, UML), and documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, Visio).

• Exceptional communication, influence, and leadership skills.

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.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Software Product Design, System Applications, Transitional Architecture

Additional Job Details

• Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W, TORONTO

• City: Toronto

• Country: Canada

• Work hours/week: 37.5

• Employment Type: Full time

• Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

• Job Type: Regular

• Pay Type: Salaried

• Posted Date: 2025-09-17

• Application Deadline: 2025-10-31

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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. RBC strives to deliver a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.