Job Description

Job SummaryWHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?As the Associated Director of Software Engineering, lead and direct software engineering practice within US Cash Management program. Build engineering community to educate, enable and empower software engineers. Provide a vision for the future of software engineering for the program and lead team to realize that vision.WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Establish and help team adopt the best software engineering practice
• Identify technology and tools required to improve the efficiency of software engineering
• Educate, enable and empower software and quality engineers on software engineering
• Foster a engineering first, continuous and incremental delivery culture that focus on quality
• Build engineer community and create a sense of pride and belonging within engineering community
• Identify, manage and improve engineering KPIs with the aim to continuous improve engineering maturity within the team
• Continuously improve the speed and quality of software deliverables by the team
• Collaborate with RBC Enterprise DevOps and Engineering CoE to adopt and implement best engineering practice. Feedback into CoEs to improve software engineering within the bank

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• You must be a passionate individual who is a driver and an influencer. You must be an expert level engineer who has "seen it all", and understands not only the theory of good engineering practice, but also has the practical and hands on experience to make the right judgement call and implement practical solutions to address engineering challenges.
• Impact is the key word here. You function within an organization where many of the engineers will not directly report to you, so manage through influence is a critical skill. You must be a bulldog who has the tenacity and perseverance needed to accomplish a goal against all odds. You must be a relationship builder who can earn the respect of engineers and help them do their jobs better. You must have the service mentality to genuinely want to help engineers to do their jobs better.
• This job has significant challenges but has tremendous potential impact to the entire program. You must be confident that this kind of role can generate personal and professional satisfaction from the work that makes work engaging and rewarding.

Must have

• Extensive software engineering experience 10+ years, familiarity with best practice in software engineering and delivery methodology, passion for technology
• Perseverance in face of challenges
• A passion, drive and conviction for the value of good engineering
• The soft skills to be a champion and influencer
• Burnings desire for practical but measurable change and impact

Nice-to-have

• Relevant education in computer science or engineering related field

• Past experience in a influencer role within or outside professional field
• 10+ years of experience in large and complex programs in progressive roles
• Relevant banking industry experience, desired but not required

Whats 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.

• Positive work culture emphasizing diversity and inclusion, volunteerism and community involvement
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including great benefits, annual incentive program and recognition
• Leaders who support your development
• A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work and grow your career
• Work-life integration

Job Skills Application Development, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Commercial Acumen, Enterprise Application Delivery, Information Technology Management, Information Technology Trends, Programming Languages, System ApplicationsAdditional Job DetailsAddress: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-02-11Application Deadline: 2025-03-28Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.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 .

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