Senior Software Developer

Job Description

We are seeking a strong Senior Software Developer to join the Cash Analytics team, responsible for building and supporting core pricing and risk analytics platforms for cash products.

This role focuses on developing high-performance, data-intensive systems used for pricing, risk calculation, and large-scale batch processing. The candidate will work closely with front office, risk, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions in a complex production environment.

What Will You Do?

• Design, develop, and enhance pricing and risk analytics systems (batch and real‑time)
• Work with large datasets and optimize data processing performance (SQL, in‑memory, parallel processing)
• Collaborate with front office and risk teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in critical systems
• Improve system scalability, performance, and reliability
• Contribute to system design and modernization of legacy platforms
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
• In this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must‑Have

• Strong programming experience in Python or C#
• Solid experience with SQL, including performance tuning and working with large datasets
• Good understanding of data structures, system design, and performance optimization
• Hands‑on experience working with data‑intensive or large‑scale systems
• Proven ability to debug and resolve issues in complex production environments

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience in capital markets, pricing, or risk analytics
• Familiarity with fixed income products (e.g., bonds, MBS)
• Experience with distributed systems, parallel processing, or caching technologies
• Exposure to analytics pipelines or large‑scale data workflows

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Location: Montréal, Canada

Employment Type: Full time