Software Engineer - Payments
About The Position
RBC Capital Markets is building a brand-new payments integration platform to serve corporate clients in US Cash Management. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping the future technology landscape by designing and delivering key components of this transformational platform. Work collaboratively with vendors and cross-functional teams while applying your expertise in payment systems integration, microservices architecture, and real-time data processing. This is a high-impact green field project where your technical leadership and hands-on contributions will directly influence the success of a strategic banking technology initiative.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience with modern technology development stacks including Java, Spring Boot, RESTful microservices, message-oriented middleware (MQ, Kafka, Apache Camel), and relational or NoSQL databases
- Hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks with proven ability to develop spike solutions and proof-of-concept implementations
- Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, AKS cloud deployment fundamentals, and infrastructure knowledge to collaborate effectively with engineering teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage technical complexity, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and drive decisions on architectural approaches with strategic mindset
- Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Subject matter expertise with major vendor payment platforms (Fiserv, Finastra, Finacle, Volpay, ACI) and familiarity with payment rails (Fedwire, SWIFT, ACH)
- Track record supporting payment platform solutions in production with close collaboration to Operations teams
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement key components of the Payments Hub platform using Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Kafka-based integration patterns
- Lead integration efforts across multiple technology tracks, connecting various RBC enterprise systems using MQ, Kafka, JMS, and other middleware solutions
- Develop and optimize highly scalable, state-of-the-art payment platform components as a strong individual contributor while driving team excellence
- Conduct code reviews, enforce quality standards, and mentor team members on best practices for API design, data transformation, and real-time event messaging
- Identify technical bottlenecks, create workarounds, and coordinate across onshore and offshore teams to debottleneck development and meet sprint goals
- Build digital assets and reusable components that serve internal and external clients, with vision extending beyond immediate sprint deliverables
- Participate in proof-of-concept development and drive adoption of new technologies to support strategic direction
- Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering Foundation teams on CI/CD pipeline optimization and cloud deployment strategies
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
