Join our innovative PayEdge Technology team at RBC, where we're revolutionizing payment solution for commercial clients. We are seeking a Senior API Developer to build the robust and scalable APIs. As a key player, you'll contribute to every stage of the software development life cycle, focusing on quality, maintainability, performance, and reliability. If you're a team-oriented developer with a solid technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and proficiency in language like Java, and framework like Spring Boot, let's build the future of payments together.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance REST and/or GraphQL APIs
Conduct code reviews and foster a culture of technical excellence
Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams on deployment, monitoring and CI/CD
Optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability through continuous monitoring and improvement
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and API specifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 4 years focused on API development
Expert-level proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, Go, or Node.js)
Strong experience with relational databases (SQL) and NoSQL data stores
Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Demonstrated expertise in unit testing, integration testing, and debugging
Ability to work in an Agile environment
A passion for technology and a love of software development culture





Knowledge of financial data exchange standards and frameworks
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

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
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications

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.

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