Backend Engineer

Job Description

RBC Capital Market is seeking a strong Senior Software Developer to join the Cash Analytics – Pricing and Risk technology 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.

• Design, develop, test and enhance scalable technical solutions for 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
• Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. Facilitate requirements prioritization based on business value.
• Be part of the developer’s community, participate in the continuous improvement and best practices.

• 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
• Strong knowledge of Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, version control & software packaging and experience in tools such as Jenkins, Nexus, GITHUB, Consul, JIRA, Service Now, Confluence, SharePoint etc.
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently
• Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in complex
  , data‑heavy systems
• Results‑oriented & deadline‑driven developer with ability to meet consistently high‑quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders

• 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

• 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.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• A world‑class training program in financial services.

Address: PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:

PUTRAJAYA

City: Putrajaya

Country: Malaysia

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried