Senior Software Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer at RBC, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering software solutions to integrate vendors into back office systems. This role emphasizes independence, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, proactively address technical challenges, and ensure the solutions are properly implemented from end-to-end so they meet the team’s strategic objectives by driving innovation and improving processes. If you like to learn about different business and operational processes and take back-end systems from where they are to a newer, better target state, this is the position for you.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of professional experience as a software developer, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
• Strong knowledge of GitHub, including branching strategies, code reviews, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in relational databases and SQL.
• Proficient with distributed databases & in-memory caching (MemSQL).
• Proficiency with Java (Core, Springboot) object-oriented programming language.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Ability to research and document current technical state of systems end-to-end through talking with users and other tech teams as well as reading documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, driving them to completion with minimal supervision.
• Strong systems and process analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges effectively.
• Utilize AI platforms to create innovative solutions quickly.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and best practices for automated testing.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
• Experience with advanced GitHub workflows, including Pull Requests, and Actions.
• Experience with frontend development ideally Typescript or JavaScript
• Experience with project development process of baselining and managing changes
• Experience with financial/wealth management industry
• Experience with financial security reference data
• A focus on reflecting on processes and adjusting behaviors to enhance team effectiveness

Responsibilities

• Explore & conceptualize technical solutions for business problems, create technical stories, identify cross commits needed to bring from ideation to launch, enable other junior & senior developers by mentoring them towards building holistic solution and documenting systems for production support and development partners.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, vendors, and other engineers, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions for different back-end processes.
• Identify functional issues and risks and develop/recommend mitigation strategies.
• Drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver impactful results that align with the team’s strategic objectives.
• Identify and address system needs and technical challenges, leveraging innovative approaches to deliver high-quality results.
• Design, develop, and implement software solutions of moderate to high complexity, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Independently manage multiple projects and tasks, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Stay up to date with new frameworks, tools, and technologies, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle diverse challenges.
• Apply professional judgment and expertise to make informed decisions, balancing technical excellence with business priorities.

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• competitive compensation
• commissions
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed