Lead Software Developer - Toronto, Canada - RBC - Royal Bank

    RBC - Royal Bank
    RBC - Royal Bank Toronto, Canada

    1 month ago

    RBC - Royal Bank background
    Full time
    Description

    Job Summary

    Job Description

    WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

    The primary purpose of this role is to be a Lead Software Developer within the FX post-trade team. The FX post-trade systems are a critical backbone of RBC's FX trading & bring exposure to multiple groups both front & back.
    The candidate will provide leadership as part of a global team to implement, enhance and support the FX trade management systems.

    WHAT WILL YOU DO?


    • Position reports to Global Head of FX Post-Trade in Toronto.

    • Work closely with business sponsors to understand their requirements and architect, design and execute technical solutions.

    • Act as the senior lead within Toronto.

    • Identify business, technology and people risks associated with a solution.

    • High standard to ensure proper quality is maintained.

    • Lead the team & assist with 2nd line support as necessary.

    • Advises on key design and implementation decisions within FX.

    • Decisions made alongside FX technology management team.

    • Position reports to RATS Team Lead in Toronto.

    • Strong partnerships with colleagues in QA, support, analysis, trading, and sales.

    • Partner with colleagues across all front-office and downstream development teams.

    WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?


    • Multithreaded skills & expert use of current C / C++.

    • Practical knowledge in Sybase (both design and implementation) or equivalent.

    • Capital markets Industry experience.

    • Solid Multi-threading experience.

    • Knowledge of MQ and Solace/RMDS/RV.

    • Solid understanding of Unix (and some scripting languages on Unix platform).

    • Experience working with multiple dev teams.

    • Ability to understand the requirements based on incomplete/high level documentation.

    • Solid experience working with production support teams.

    • Experience with 'Agile' style development methods.

    • Significant experience developing, maintaining, and deploying high-performance, resilient, global applications.

    • Design abilities, which will involve building designing and deploying managed and unmanaged solutions.

    Nice-to-have:


    • Knowledge of the FX trading business.

    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.

    ROAR

    Job Skills

    Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

    Additional Job Details

    Address:

    RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

    City:

    TORONTO

    Country:

    Canada

    Work hours/week:

    37.5

    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Platform:

    Capital Markets

    Job Type:

    Regular

    Pay Type:

    Salaried

    Posted Date:

    Application Deadline:

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