Lead Software Engineer

Job summary

You will design, develop, and implement complex software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership by mentoring developers and driving innovation through process improvements.

Job details

Job Description As a Lead Software Engineer at RBC, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering software solutions of high complexity. This role emphasizes independence, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, proactively address technical challenges, and contribute to the team’s strategic objectives by driving innovation and improving processes. What will you do? Software Development: Design, develop, and implement software solutions of moderate to high complexity, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements. Proactive Problem Solving: Identify and address system needs and technical challenges, leveraging innovative approaches to deliver high-quality results. Time Management: Independently manage multiple projects and tasks, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines. Team Technical Leadership – Explore & conceptualize technical solution for business problems, create technical stories, enable other junior & senior developers by mentoring them towards building holistic solution. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other engineers, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions. Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with new frameworks, tools, and technologies, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle diverse challenges. Decision-Making: Apply professional judgment and expertise to make informed decisions, balancing technical excellence with business priorities. Strategic Contribution: Drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver impactful results that align with the team’s strategic objectives. What do you need to succeed? Must Have’s At least 10+ years of professional experience as a software developer, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions. Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Git, including branching strategies, code reviews, and conflict resolution. Proficiency in relational databases and SQL. Proficient with distributed databases & in-memory caching (MemSQL). Proficiency with Java (Core, Springboot) object-oriented programming language. Hands-on experience with automated testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing. Independence & Ownership: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, driving them to completion with minimal supervision. Technology Decisioning & team coaching Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges effectively. Utilize AI platforms to create innovative solutions quickly. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and best practices for automated testing. Nice-to-Have’s: Familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code. Experience with advanced GitHub workflows, including Pull Requests, and Actions. Experience with frontend development ideally Typescript or JavaScript A focus on reflecting on processes and adjusting behaviors to enhance team effectiveness. 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 A world-class training program in financial services Flexible work/life balance options Opportunities to do challenging work #LI-POST Job Skills Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Additional Job Details Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST 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: 2026-05-29 Application Deadline: 2026-10-02 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. 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. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

What you’ll do

You will design, develop, and implement complex software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership by mentoring developers and driving innovation through process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of professional software development experience and strong proficiency in Java, SQL, and Git. You are expected to possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects.

Benefits

• Bonuses • Flexible benefits • Competitive compensation • Commissions • Stock • Coaching and managing opportunities • Training program • Flexible work/life balance options

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• Automated testing · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• JavaScript · Preferred
• TypeScript · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• Git · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Software development
• Git
• Relational databases
• SQL
• Distributed databases
• In-memory caching
• Java
• Springboot
• Automated testing
• CI/CD pipelines
• Technical leadership
• Mentoring
• Problem-solving
• AI platforms
• Typescript
• JavaScript
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Process Improvement
• Mentorship
• Agile Methodology
• Operations
• Java (Programming Language)
• Problem Solving
• Workflow Management
• Business Problems
• Strategic Objectives
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Pipelines
• Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure
• Financial Services
• Adaptability
• CI/CD
• Coaching
• Continuous Development
• Relational Databases
• Software Engineering
• Test Automation
• Technical Requirements
• Time Management
• Business Objectives
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Technical Leadership
• Emerging Technologies
• TypeScript
• Programming Languages
• Spring Boot
• Unit Testing
• JavaScript (Programming Language)

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Lead Software Engineer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers