Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The RBC Bank Architecture team evaluates, creates, and improves solutions for all product categories in the bank; and plays a key role in technology management and architectural governance across the organization. In addition to designing solutions, in this role, you will be establishing best practices, leading successful implementations of solutions and be a key partner to business throughout the entire lifecycle of product development.  The role will coordinate, develop, lead, communicate and execute activities to ensure objectives are accomplished according on time.

What will you do?

Design large or complex solutions, including system and application architecture, in accordance with industry best practices, RBC standards and strategiesCreate end to end application enterprise architectures that areSecureExtensibleAvailable and PerformantScalableCompliant with RBC standards and industry best practicesIdentify weaknesses with or further optimize existing architectures and design improvements based on the principles mentioned aboveIdentify and apply tooling to measure these attributes, develop and monitor KPIs and KRIs around themTake each solution through in RBC’s solution governance process from inception to completion, includingDocumenting current and new architecturesProposing alternate solutions to mitigate gaps and risks, and logging “AD”s (Architectural Decisions)Using your expertise to vote on the best solutionMentor development teams in best practices, including hands-on development of Proof of Concepts to demonstrate architectural patternManage implementation of large complex initiatives, plan technical development activities and communicate risksStay on top of industry trends and applying best practices in front end, backend, platform and data architecture

What do you need to succeed ?

Must Have

Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs and SOAP webservices using Java or .Net based microservice architectures on cloud native platforms like OpenShift, Cloud FoundryComplete familiarity with modern distributed computing concepts and how they are applied in IAAS / PaaS solutions from Azure and AWS including:ContainersServerlessService MeshesImmutable architecturesDeclarative APIsStrong understanding of application security best practices includingEncryption for storage and transmission (APIs)IAM concepts like SSO and federationToken and certificate managementExtensive experience with database development using SQL Server, MySQL or OracleThorough understanding of RDBMS design principles and writing queries.Thorough understanding of web-based application architecture including webservers, firewalls, CDNs, application frameworks and interoperability

Nice to have

Experience with Low code platforms and ecosystems like PEGA, Blue PrismExperience with message bus/queuing architectures like MQ, KafkaStrong proficiency with front end technologies like Angular, React, HTML5, CSS3 includingKnowledge of accessibility standards like WCAG 2.0 and implementing to the standards.Experience implementing internationalization and localization standards (i18n, l10n)Experience with NoSQL databases

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

A world-class training program in financial services

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Angular, Application Architecture Design, Azure Active Directory (AD), Back-End Development, Cloud Application Architecture, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Enterprise System Architecture, Java Enterprise Architecture, Large Language Models (LLMs), Microsoft Azure, Mobile App Architecture, Mobile Development, Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture, Web Application Architecture, Web Services Architecture

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-03-07

Application Deadline:

2025-04-30

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 embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.
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