Software Developer

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?Capital Market Commodities trading team is one of the fast growing business groups within the bank. Commodities business trading includes full range of products: Oil & Gas, Power, Emissions, Agriculture, Commodities Index, Base Metals and Precious Metals. Product coverage includes both financial and physical deliveries, various types of linear and non-linear instruments. The business is located in Toronto, Calgary, New York and UK. We are looking for talented and self-motivated individual to join our exciting technology team in order to build out an infrastructure that can support this fast growing business.The technology team provides technical support, systems maintenance and systems development of our front to back trading applications for the business group. This individual will partner across IT(QTS) and business group to assess and analyze requirements in order to resolve business systems issues by developing technology solutions that meet sponsor/stakeholder need.WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and business requirements for software. Develop intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the company.
• Professionally maintain all software and create updates regularly to address RBC concerns. Analyze and test programs and products before formal launch. Troubleshoot coding problems quickly and efficiently to ensure a productive workplace. Ensure software security by developing programs to actively monitor the sharing of private information.
• Contribute to design and/or develop an architecture framework including development specifications, technical requirements, system performance objectives and system modifications. Support the architectural governance group in development, documentation, communication and execute of their policies, technology standards and solutions.
• Conduct pre and post implementation activities ensuring project deliverables are met and communications to his/her direct Manager. Responsible for appropriate escalation to management.
• Aid and support in training for support staff and end-users.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Must have:

• Proficiency in Java, Python, C#/.NET Experience in CI, CD and unit testing along with automated frameworks (e.g. Junit, Nunit). Experience in build and version control tools (e.g., Maven, Git, Nexus). Familiarity with messaging, data and event streaming like Kafka, Solace, MQ.
• Advanced knowledge of Web Application Development life cycle in order to develop, enhance and support the current trade management application.
• Advanced Database skills (ORACLE, MS SQL) to be able to create procedure to save/update/maintain the client, security, trading and position information.
• Knowledge of encryption/decryption algorithms in ensuring the security of the trade data being sent over the network.
• In depth knowledge of real-time data processing and supporting technologies; inter-process communication, messaging, caching and multi-threading
• A strong background in the financial domain and deep knowledge in various aspects of the industry including financial reference data concepts (client, book and security), electronic markets, pre and post trade processing, settlement processing and regulatory reporting.
• Experience in executing various development methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-have:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• Preferred a background in Finance / Capital Markets, demonstrating basic Understanding in industry practice and terminology.

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.

#TECH-PJ#LIPOSTJob SkillsActive Learning, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, 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:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-02-25

Application Deadline:

2026-03-23Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt 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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