City : Toronto

Category : Technology | Analytics | Research

Industry : Financial/Banking

Employer : RBC

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join our team as a technical leader who will drive innovation, elevate engineering excellence, and shape the future of AI-powered product development and building applications leveraging AI. This role demands an individual with exceptional breadth across modern software engineering disciplines, deep expertise in Python and AI technologies, and the leadership presence to drive initiatives from concept to production.

The ideal candidate operates as a true partner to product teams, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution. They champion AI-assisted engineering practices, mentor fellow engineers, and consistently deliver solutions that raise the bar for quality and innovation.

What will you do?

• Drive Technical Strategy: Able to lead end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives—planning, estimating, building, and operating solutions that deliver measurable business impact

• Architect at Scale: Design and implement robust microservices architectures, APIs, and cloud-native systems that scale to meet evolving demands

• Champion AI-Assisted Engineering: Pioneer the adoption of AI-powered development workflows, leveraging tools like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to accelerate delivery and elevate code quality

• Collaborate as a Partner: Work alongside product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams as a collaborative thought partner, translating business needs into elegant technical solutions

• Lead by Example: Mentor engineers, contribute to architectural decisions with rigorous analysis, and create technical documentation that drives alignment and shared understanding

• Accountability & Execution: Take end-to-end ownership of outcomes, prioritize long-term quality, and act decisively in ambiguity while managing risks.

• Drive Innovation & Excellence: Pursue simplicity in solutions, challenge the status quo, and relentlessly pursue higher standards through continuous improvement.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• Core Programming & Architecture: Expertise in Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI) and relational databases (PostgreSQL) with ORM tools like SQLAlchemy along with proficiency in REST/gRPC API design, microservices, and object-oriented design (SOLID principles, design patterns).

• AI/ML & Engineering : Strong understanding of machine learning, generative AI, and LLM frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph) along with hands-on experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) and agentic systems (tool use, prompt engineering, AI safety).

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Cloud-native deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, serverless) and platform engineering for developer tooling.

• CI/CD & Systems: Pipelines-as-code (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and Linux/Bash proficiency with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP).

• Security & Reliability: OWASP Top 10, cryptography, OAuth, RBAC, observability (monitoring/logging), and scalability techniques.

• Collaboration Skills: Technical documentation, clear technical writing, and data-driven architectural decision-making with engineering teams.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Java and/or Node.js ecosystems

• Mobile Development: iOS frameworks (Swift/SwiftUI) or Android development experience

• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP; Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices

• Graduate Studies & Research: Master’s degree in computer science with demonstrated research contributions in areas such as operating systems, artificial intelligence, algorithms, or optimization

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

• Opportunities to do challenging work and take on progressively greater accountabilities        

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology Trends, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timePERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKINGRegularSalaried2026-04-172026-05-09

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.

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.