Senior Software Developer – GFT - Halifax
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the Opportunity?
Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications. Come join us!
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
Our team is focused on the design, development and deployment of capabilities that enable the end-to-end delivery of the Enterprise ESG framework. Senior Software Developer, Climate Solutions is responsible for developing application for large-scale data processing and analysis. You will work with all stakeholders to design best in class technology solutions.
We value positive attitude, willingness to learn, open communication, teamwork, and commitment to clean, secure and well-tested code.
What will you do?
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support various analytical and operational needs.
- Contribute to data pipeline architecture so it follows a micro-service format and the components are deployable to on-premise and Cloud
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to understand data requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability throughout the data lifecycle.
- Support the integration of analytics and machine learning models into production systems, focusing on data availability and performance.
- Optimize database performance and schema design for large-scale data sets.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience combined in programming, small to large-scale applications; 1+ year in team lead or similar capacity with full end-to-end ownership in delivering a project.
- Expert in multiple programming languages / frameworks such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, Python, Scala, Hive
- Exposure to DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines. Experience with database engines such as SQL Server, programming experience in writing queries, performance tuning
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technology implementation. Must be self-motivated and be able to work with minimum supervision.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
- Knowledge of data governance and security practices.
- Frontend and backend engineering, test driven development, microservices and architecture design principles.
- Prior experience in the Financial Industry, especially supporting top-of-the-house risk analytic functions (such as Market Risk, Credit Risk or Liquidity Risk), in the design and development of the regulatory frameworks.
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
- Opportunities to do challenging work, to take on progressively greater accountabilities, to building close relationships with clients
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.
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Job Skills
Analytics, Application Architecture Design, Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Commercial Acumen, Enterprise Application Delivery, Enterprise Application Development, Information Technology Management, IT Application Development, IT Maintenance, Programming Languages, Software Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications
Additional Job Details
Address:
120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD
City:
Bedford
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-08-13
Application Deadline:
2025-09-26
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.
Senior Software Developer – GFT - Halifax
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the Opportunity?
Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications. Come join us!
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
Our team is focused on the design, development and deployment of capabilities that enable the end-to-end delivery of the Enterprise ESG framework. Senior Software Developer, Climate Solutions is responsible for developing application for large-scale data processing and analysis. You will work with all stakeholders to design best in class technology solutions.
We value positive attitude, willingness to learn, open communication, teamwork, and commitment to clean, secure and well-tested code.
What will you do?
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support various analytical and operational needs.
- Contribute to data pipeline architecture so it follows a micro-service format and the components are deployable to on-premise and Cloud
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to understand data requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability throughout the data lifecycle.
- Support the integration of analytics and machine learning models into production systems, focusing on data availability and performance.
- Optimize database performance and schema design for large-scale data sets.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience combined in programming, small to large-scale applications; 1+ year in team lead or similar capacity with full end-to-end ownership in delivering a project.
- Expert in multiple programming languages / frameworks such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, Python, Scala, Hive
- Exposure to DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines. Experience with database engines such as SQL Server, programming experience in writing queries, performance tuning
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technology implementation. Must be self-motivated and be able to work with minimum supervision.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
- Knowledge of data governance and security practices.
- Frontend and backend engineering, test driven development, microservices and architecture design principles.
- Prior experience in the Financial Industry, especially supporting top-of-the-house risk analytic functions (such as Market Risk, Credit Risk or Liquidity Risk), in the design and development of the regulatory frameworks.
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
- Opportunities to do challenging work, to take on progressively greater accountabilities, to building close relationships with clients
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Analytics, Application Architecture Design, Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Commercial Acumen, Enterprise Application Delivery, Enterprise Application Development, Information Technology Management, IT Application Development, IT Maintenance, Programming Languages, Software Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications
Additional Job Details
Address:
120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD
City:
Bedford
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-08-13
Application Deadline:
2025-09-26
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.