Senior Solution Architect - Anti-Money Laundering Technology

What is the opportunity?

RBC AML Technology is hiring a Senior Solutions Architect. In this role, you will be architecting the next generation applications to support the needs of Canada and the rest of the world’s RBC banking systems. You will also demonstrate a high degree of collaboration with business, strategy, operations, architecture, and delivery teams.

What will you do?

• Develop and socialize end-to-end solutions for RBC AML Technology initiatives based on strong collaboration with business and technology leaders, aligned with enterprise architecture, technology standards, and industry best practice.
• Influence decision making and facilitate teams with multiple stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, contributing to knowledge within the architecture community.
• Proactively drive rationalization of competing interests and achieve consensus on contentious issues.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with global architecture areas, Application Development, Technology & Operations, business groups, Global Technology Infrastructure, and others.
• Manage multiple priorities and aggressive deliverables, taking a leadership role in moving initiatives forward and removing obstacles.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• 10‑12 years of IT experience, with a minimum of 4 years in application or solutions architecture on large complex projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience in developing and implementing domain APIs and cloud technologies such as OpenShift, Azure, and AWS.
• Advanced knowledge of digital channel payment and digital application architecture patterns.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture/design techniques (e.g., integration patterns, component‑based design), front‑end technologies (Angular/React, single‑page applications), data integration, security integration, and infrastructure, including batch, synchronous, and asynchronous technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of web application security patterns, including OAuth and SSO.
• Advanced knowledge of microservices, REST/SOAP, cloud‑native applications, event‑driven architecture, orchestration/choreography, data pipelines, and modern technology platforms (Kafka, WebSphere MQ, RabbitMQ, RBDMS, NoSQL, Hadoop, etc.).

Nice‑to‑have

• Financial services domain knowledge.
• Hands‑on development experience in at least one major programming language (Java, Python, C++/C#, etc.) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Knowledge of legacy mainframe systems.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on challenges and progressive thinking to help our clients and communities prosper. This position offers:

• A position of influence and the ability to create beneficial change.
• Opportunity to interact with senior leaders in meaningful conversations.
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and challenging work.
• Ownership of several processes with a mandate to make real and lasting improvement.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Numerous internal growth opportunities within RBC.

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 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: 2026-02-03
Application Deadline: 2026-04-03
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline.

Inclusion 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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