Senior Software Developer

The Senior Software Developer – Robotics Process Automation will be a key technical contributor responsible for designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-scale automation solutions using Pega Robotics. This role combines advanced software development skills with deep expertise in process automation to drive operational efficiency across Royal Bank of Canada. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with business teams, architects, infrastructure teams, and other developers to transform manual, repetitive processes into intelligent, automated workflows that reduce costs and improve service delivery.

This position requires a technically proficient developer with strong problem-solving abilities, experience in modern development practices, infrastructure knowledge, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable code. The role offers significant opportunities to influence RBC's digital transformation initiatives and leverage emerging AI technologies to enhance automation capabilities.

What will you do?

• Design, develop, and maintain Pega Robotics solutions to automate business processes across the organization

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing RPA processes to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability

• Collaborate with business analysts, process owners, stakeholders, and infrastructure teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical RPA solutions

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java or ASP.NET to facilitate system integrations and enable seamless data exchange

• Configure, deploy, and manage applications on Internet Information Services (IIS) servers, ensuring optimal performance and availability

• Troubleshoot and resolve IIS server issues, including application pool management, certificate configuration, and performance optimization

• Develop backend solutions and integrations using Java, C#, and ASP.NET as needed

• Explore and evaluate emerging AI technologies and tools that could enhance automation capabilities, improve process efficiency, or reduce manual intervention

What do you need to succeed ?

Must have:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience

• Proven expertise with Pega Robotics or similar RPA platforms

• Proficiency in Java and C# programming languages or similar object-oriented languages

• Demonstrated experience with API development using Java or ASP.NET

• Hands-on experience with Internet Information Services (IIS) server configuration, deployment, and management

Nice-to-have: 

• Experience with RBC enterprise systems or financial services platforms

• Pega Platform certifications (Robotics Developer, System Architect, or equivalent)

• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and code generation platforms

• Understanding of intelligent process automation and AI integration with RPA platforms

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

• 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

• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Skills

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

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-09-012026-10-02

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At 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.

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.