Lead Software Developer

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Technology and Operations hires employees of diverse backgrounds who are intelligent, energetic, assertive, quick to adapt, enthusiastic, eager to learn and client focused. We operate in an industry well known for its fast paced, dynamic and challenging atmosphere. The RBC Insurance Sub Ledger Environment (RISE) team are based in downtown Toronto and London, UK, and is part of a larger Finance IT development organization within RBC Technology and Operations group.

What will you do?

• Develop, maintain, and architect Oracle PL/SQL and ETL solutions based on business and system requirements, ensuring adherence to overall IT architectural direction.
• Design and optimize ETL pipelines and Oracle database workflows to support high-volume transaction processing for the insurance sub-ledger environment.
• Act as an AI advocate, exploring and implementing AI tooling and solutions that drive cost efficiencies, enhance team productivity, and accelerate progress on technical initiatives
• Prepare estimates, plans, and technical documentation for projects, system upgrades, and technology currency initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, verification, and performance tuning across all system interfaces in adherence to Aptitude and T&O Standards.
• Collaborate with business partners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams on technical design, implementation strategy, and problem resolution, while identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Continuously learn and develop knowledge of accounting principles, sub-ledger concepts, and insurance financial processes to enhance technical solutions and bridge business and technology perspectives.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Hands-on experience with configuration of Aptitude Account Hub (AAH) and Aptitude Insurance Calculation Engine (AICE) and setting up interfaces integrating both components with other systems (both inbound and outbound)
• Professional experience developing and supporting large, complex systems with multiple applications and interfaces
• Hands-on experience with Oracle database platforms and PL/SQL development
• Experience designing, building, or maintaining ETL processes and RDBMS solutions
• Proficiency in Shell Scripting and familiarity with Python and Java
• Basic Unix/Linux navigation skills (ability to navigate system, view and amend files at a fundamental level)
• Understanding of middleware technologies
• Experience with agile methodologies and collaborative development practices

Nice-to-have

• Professional with experience in the banking and/or insurance sector

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, AI Agents, Application Integrations, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Development Projects, Enterprise Application Delivery, Enterprise IT, Group Problem Solving, Innovative Thinking, Linux, Oracle Database, Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Development Projects, Structured Query Language (SQL), Technical Knowledge, Technical Standards

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

2026-06-23

Application Deadline

2026-07-07

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.

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