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

745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVERVancouverCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-02-242026-03-28

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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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