Principal Software Developer
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Principal Engineer within RBC Borealis Lumina team, you will act as a senior technical leader, guiding a high-performing team of backend engineers and shaping the technical strategy for next-generation solutions across multiple innovation initiatives. You will provide hands-on architecture and engineering leadership, influence enterprise-level decision-making, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant backend solutions integrated into RBC’s platforms.
What will you do?
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead and grow a team of backend engineers with deep Java expertise and strong delivery capabilities.
- Champion engineering excellence by fostering a culture of craftsmanship, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular performance coaching, technical reviews, and learning sessions.
- Balance near-term execution with long-term strategic capability building and talent development.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product managers to define technical requirements that align with business priorities.
- Partner with delivery leads and scrum masters to plan sprints, manage backlogs, and deliver on roadmaps.
- Collaborate with security, compliance, privacy, and legal to ensure adherence to RBC policies and standards.
- Liaise with DevOps, Cloud, and SRE teams to optimize platform capabilities and developer experience.
What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
- Expert-level backend development experience with Java/Python (Spring Boot, Fast API, REST APIs, multithreading, messaging).
- Proven experience building micro-services and cloud-native applications on platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Solid knowledge of container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
- Advanced understanding of CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and GitOps workflows.
- Familiarity with modern identity and access management (e.g. OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, etc.).
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and caching strategies.
- Strong experience navigating enterprise governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Job Skills
Big Data Management, Building Architecture, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, DevOps, Docker (Software), Emerging Technologies, ETL Processing, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Long Term Planning, Platform Technologies, Python (Programming Language), Quality Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Product Management, Technology Infrastructure Management, Value Propositions
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:
2025-09-15
Application Deadline:
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.
Principal Software Developer
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Principal Engineer within RBC Borealis Lumina team, you will act as a senior technical leader, guiding a high-performing team of backend engineers and shaping the technical strategy for next-generation solutions across multiple innovation initiatives. You will provide hands-on architecture and engineering leadership, influence enterprise-level decision-making, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant backend solutions integrated into RBC’s platforms.
What will you do?
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead and grow a team of backend engineers with deep Java expertise and strong delivery capabilities.
- Champion engineering excellence by fostering a culture of craftsmanship, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular performance coaching, technical reviews, and learning sessions.
- Balance near-term execution with long-term strategic capability building and talent development.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product managers to define technical requirements that align with business priorities.
- Partner with delivery leads and scrum masters to plan sprints, manage backlogs, and deliver on roadmaps.
- Collaborate with security, compliance, privacy, and legal to ensure adherence to RBC policies and standards.
- Liaise with DevOps, Cloud, and SRE teams to optimize platform capabilities and developer experience.
What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
- Expert-level backend development experience with Java/Python (Spring Boot, Fast API, REST APIs, multithreading, messaging).
- Proven experience building micro-services and cloud-native applications on platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Solid knowledge of container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
- Advanced understanding of CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and GitOps workflows.
- Familiarity with modern identity and access management (e.g. OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, etc.).
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and caching strategies.
- Strong experience navigating enterprise governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Job Skills
Big Data Management, Building Architecture, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, DevOps, Docker (Software), Emerging Technologies, ETL Processing, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Long Term Planning, Platform Technologies, Python (Programming Language), Quality Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Product Management, Technology Infrastructure Management, Value Propositions
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:
2025-09-15
Application Deadline:
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.