2026 Fall Student Opportunities Technology & Operations - Software Developer, 8 Months

RBC • Halifax, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an 8-month co-op opportunity for students interested in technology and operations roles at RBC. By applying to this posting, candidates will be considered for multiple software developer roles, including Full Stack Developer, Android Developer, iOS Developer, API Developer, Web Developer, Hadoop Developer, and Automation Developer. Applicants must be eligible to complete a full 8-month co-op term with their school.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on computer science, engineering, or technology.
• Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience or understanding of programming languages, databases, platforms, frameworks, design techniques and tools, code management tooling, and/or web technologies.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – Agile, Waterfall, and Iterative methods.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Unified Modeling Language (UML).
• Ability to hand-code all components.
• Cross Browser development experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers to develop code in line with strategic initiatives.
• Develop, troubleshoot, enhance, and document components as per requirements and detailed design.
• Translate requirements into functional specifications.
• Coordinate design phases.
• Identify, track, and resolve technical issues.
• Create and review technical design documents.
• Understand how the design will be used in code development.
• Facilitate meetings to design, troubleshoot, and execute projects.
• Participate in walkthrough reviews of technical specifications, programs, code, and unit test plans.
• Conduct thorough unit testing, often developing and leveraging automated unit testing frameworks.
• Improve performance of single functions through performance tuning.
• Plan design/implementation activities.
• Ensure technical solution quality.
• Provide third-level support for various technologies.
• Drive technical platform evolution and improvements.
• Present technical topics at regular TSA meetings.
• Manage low-level planning of work packages.
• Estimate activities/tasks required to perform design, coding, and unit testing.

Benefits

• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada.
• Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually.

What This Job Offers

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