About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
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. Leveraging deep knowledge of RBC’s internal IT systems, OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), and Virtual Machine (VM)-based environments, you
will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver technical strategies that enable the bank’s digital transformation and innovation agenda.
You will also play a critical role in engaging and influencing 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 de fine 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
I****nclusion 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. 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.
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About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
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. Leveraging deep knowledge of RBC’s internal IT systems, OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), and Virtual Machine (VM)-based environments, you
will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver technical strategies that enable the bank’s digital transformation and innovation agenda.
You will also play a critical role in engaging and influencing 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 de fine 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
I****nclusion 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. 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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.