Senior Software Developer

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We're seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our engineering team. You'll design, build, and maintain scalable applications across our full technology stack, working with modern frameworks and cloud-native infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, influence technical direction, and take ownership of complex projects from conception through production.

What will you do?

Develop and optimize full-stack applications using React for frontend experiences, with Node.js and Python for backend services.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (product, architecture, security) to translate requirements into scalable solutions

Beyond these core technologies, you'll evaluate and integrate new tools as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable code; conducting code reviews; participating in architecture discussions;

Collaborating cross-functionally with product and design teams; and ensuring applications meet performance, security, and reliability standards.

Contribute to documentation, participate in on-call rotations, and help establish engineering best practices.

What you need to succeed?

Must Have

3+ years of software development experience

Polyglot programming expertise (JavaScript, Python, HTML5/CSS, Shell scripts)

Expert-level full-stack development (React/HTML5, Node.js/Python, microservices)

Strong fundamentals: AI, agent, MCP server/client, microservices, OAuth2, PostgreSQL, OOP, design patterns, security

Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead technical teams

Experience influencing technical decisions and owning solution architecture

Ability to work in a fast paced and agile development environment

Nice to Have

Cloud platforms (OpenShift, AWS, Azure)

DevOps expertise (GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes)

Test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipeline optimization

Experience with agile transformation or process improvement

AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Claude Code)

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

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Environments, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Building Architecture, Code Maintainability, Code Reviews, Design Patterns, Detail-Oriented, DevOps, Enterprise Application Delivery, Full Stack Development, Group Problem Solving, Microservices Architecture, Node.js, Programming Languages, React.js, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), TypeScript

Additional Job Details

Address

745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVER

City

Vancouver

Country

Canada

Work hours/week

37.5

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-02-24

Application Deadline

2026-08-29

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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