Full-Time

On-Site

Senior Software Developer

Toronto, Canada,Royal Bank of Canada - Halifax

Description

RBC is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their engineering team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable applications across the full technology stack, utilizing modern frameworks and cloud-native infrastructure. This position also offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers, influence technical direction, and lead complex projects from conception to production.

What We're Looking For

Develop and optimize full-stack applications using Next.js and React for frontend, and Node.js and Python for backend services.,Design and implement microservices architectures deployed on Kubernetes, leverage Redis for caching and real-time data handling, and work with MongoDB for data persistence.,Evaluate and integrate new tools as business needs evolve.,Write clean, maintainable code.,Conduct code reviews.,Participate in architecture discussions.,Collaborate cross-functionally with product and design teams.,Ensure applications meet performance, security, and reliability standards.,Contribute to documentation.,Participate in on-call rotations.,Help establish engineering best practices.,5+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated expertise in both frontend and backend development.,Production-level proficiency with React and Next.js.,Solid experience building backend services with Node.js and/or Python.,Hands-on experience containerizing and orchestrating applications with Kubernetes.,Comfortable working with MongoDB and Redis in production environments.

Ideal Candidate

Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Nice to Have).,Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) (Nice to Have).,Background with GraphQL, message queues, or event-driven architectures (Nice to Have).,Track record of learning and working effectively with emerging technologies (Nice to Have).,Experience mentoring or leading junior developers (Nice to Have).

Hard Skills

Application Development

Application Integrations

Application Maintenance

Applications Architecture

Enterprise Application Delivery

Programming Languages

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

System Applications

Next.js

React

Node.js

Python

Kubernetes

Redis

MongoDB

GraphQL

CI/CD

Infrastructure-as-code

AWS

GCP

Azure

Spark

SQL

Soft Skills

Detail-Oriented

Group Problem Solving

Strong problem-solving skills

Clear communication of complex technical concepts

Collaborative

Fast-paced environment

Work Hours

37.5 hours/week

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Commissions

Stock where applicable

Leaders who support development through coaching and managing opportunities

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic/collaborative/progressive/high-performing team

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work

Special Commitments

Participate in on-call rotations

Also Available At

Royal Bank of Canada - Halifax

Halifax, NS

About the Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. As Canada's largest bank, it provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets services to over 17 million clients worldwide.

Purpose-driven

Inclusive

Innovative