Senior Staff Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada View all jobs

Vancouver, BC
Permanent
Full-time

18 hours ago

Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?Compliance is a team within Global Functions Technology that deals with trading and employee surveillance, privacy, and risk governance. This position is within the Compliance Technology areas of GFT. The ideal candidate will be developing and implementing solutions and resolving complex issues in a variety of projects in the employee surveillance eco system. This role will act as a technical leader in Toronto and report to the Director of Data and Engineering for compliance technology.What will you do?Become a SME in trading, employee surveillance, privacy, and risk governanceCreate system and application designs, software and technical architecture, in accordance with strategies and objectives under the guidance of the Lead Solution Architect.Providing expertise for the Compliance Technology team and other IT staff on a variety of issues in software designs, system architecture and solution-oriented technologies.Communicating with clients and analyses business requirements and processes; making recommendations and leading in shaping future plans in Compliance Technology.Overseeing project outcomes, including hardware and software design; ensuring that each project phase meets overall requirements.What do you need to succeed?10+ years of software development experience with a proven track record as a technical SME and individual contributor.Experience in software design with strong systems thinking and confidence in navigating technical decisions.In-depth experience with Python, Scala, Java/Spring or similar technologies.Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows, including prompt engineering for code generation and the ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code for correctness and securityDemonstrated technical leadership and ownership, translating vision into actionable plans, evaluating technologies, providing strategic recommendations, and overseeing cross-team initiatives while mentoring team members.Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.Nice-to-have:Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporationAbility to facilitate between and influence key decision makersCapital Markets/Wealth management and/or regulatory experienceWhat’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 applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging work#LI-POST
#TECHPJJob Skills Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Software Product Design, System Applications, Transitional ArchitectureAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVERCity: VancouverCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-04-15Application Deadline: 2026-05-31Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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