Senior Technical Systems Analyst

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Stock where applicable

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Software Engineer to join a high-performing team focused on transforming merchant payment systems. You will contribute to modernizing enterprise platforms via API-driven services, cloud-native architectures, and data-driven insights, while supporting IBM Mainframe applications.

Work with stakeholders to design, build, and deploy scalable, secure solutions powering next‑gen merchant payments.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years hands-on experience (or strong internship/co-op) in Java/Spring Boot, React front-end, Node.js or Python, and SQL.
• Exposure to IBM Mainframe - Batch Processing, JCL, COBOL, CICS, ZEKE, IMS, DB2.
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and relational databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical analysis and solution design under senior guidance.
• Contribute to Jira story creation, estimation, and sprint delivery.
• Translate requirements into user stories and technical designs with mentorship.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-grade applications including Spring Boot microservices and React front-ends.
• Deliver solutions using Agile methodologies through CI/CD pipelines.
• Engage in coding, peer reviews, unit/integration testing, and deployment support.

Skills

Active Learning

Agile Methodology

Application Integrations

Detail-Oriented

Enterprise Application Delivery

Group Problem Solving

Programming Languages

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

You will join a high-performing team focused on transformingMerchant Payment Systems. This role supports the modernization of enterprise payment platforms through API-driven services, cloud-native architectures,and data-driven insights, as well as support and development of IBM Mainframe applications.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and senior developers to learn, build, and deploy scalable, secure solutions that power next-generation merchant payment capabilities.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Participate in technical analysis and solution design under senior guidance
• Contribute to Jira story creation, estimation, and sprint delivery
• Translate business requirements into user stories and technical designs with mentorship
• Develop and maintain enterprise-grade applications, including:
  • Spring Bootmicroservices
  • Reactfront-end applications
  • RESTful APIs
  • Cloud-native and containerized solutions
  • Linux based Microservices
  • IBM Mainframe - Batch Processing, JCL, COBOL, CICS, ZEKE, IMS, DB2
• Deliver solutions using Agile methodologies through CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in software development activities:
  • Coding and peer code reviews
  • Unit and integrationtesting
  • Deployment support
• Learn and adopt best practices, security standards, and performance benchmarks

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• 3–4 yearsof hands-on experience (or strong internship/co-op experience) in:
  • Java / Spring Boot
  • Reactor similarfront-end frameworks
  • Node.jsorPython
  • SQL
  • IBM Mainframe - Batch Processing, JCL, COBOL, CICS, ZEKE, IMS, DB2
• Basic understanding ofRESTful APIs
• Familiarity with relational databases
• Exposure toCI/CD pipelinesand automated testing concepts
• Basicknowledge ofcloud platforms(OpenShift, AWS, or Azure)
• Comfort working inLinux-based and IBM Host environments
• Exposure toFastAPIor similar frameworks
• Basic understanding ofLarge Language Models (LLMs)and Generative AI concepts
• Eagerness to learn new technologies— we are modernizing legacy systems and integrating AI. You will grow rapidly in this role

Nice-to-have:

• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Interest in AI/ML toolsand their application in development

WHAT’S INIT 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
• 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 WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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: 2026-05-21

Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

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.