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Lead AI Software Engineer

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: Worky
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Cloud Engineer - Software, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC's Technology and Operations division. GFT's impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

GFT is known for fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration. Our team values learning, mentorship, and collaboration, creating an environment where you can thrive personally and professionally.

You will join a development team that builds in-house applications and integrates vendor products for our US Regulatory Reporting business in Finance IT. You will be leading technical and architectural design to create scalable technology solutions, powering growth, improving client experience, and making our reporting and support teams more efficient. You will bring expertise in cloud infrastructure, as well as AI/ML framework and MCP Server implementation to enhance automation, data analysis, and intelligent reporting capabilities.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Hands-on application design, coding, and deployment on cloud-based environment

Design and implement big data processing, AI agentic solutions to optimize regulatory reporting workflows and reduce manual effort

Liaison with business partners to deliver solutions based on clients' needs, translating business requirements into AI-driven technical approaches

Provide technical influence by sharing deep knowledge and experience in emerging AI technologies

Maintain code quality, best practices, and responsible AI governance across the stack

Support and maintain the team application suites on various technical infrastructures and architectures

Help increase adoption of emerging technology within area of expertise

Support and maintain the team application suites on various technical infrastructures and architectures.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:

7+ years of experience combined in programming, small to large-scale applications, frontend and backend engineering, test-driven development, microservices and architecture design principles.

AI & LLM Frameworks:
Hands-on experience with foundational models and APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Claude, etc.), AI framework(e.g. Lang Chain, Llama Index, etc.) and MCP server implementation

Expert in multiple programming languages/frameworks such as:
Java, Spring, Scala, Spark, JavaScript, UI framework (Angular / React / Vue.js), .NET, Python, HTML5/CSS, SQL, etc.

Experience with microservices in cloud such as Open Shift, Azure, AWS, etc.

Experience with data lake and database engines such as Snowflake, HDFS, Databricks, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.

Demonstrated strong team leadership and ability in written and oral communication skills, along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project

Nice-to-have:

Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau

Experience with middleware technologies such as Kafka, Redis

Experience with various Dev Ops pipeline and cloud tools such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, Hashi Corp Vault, Apigee, Git Hub, JIRA, Confluence, Nexus IQ, Sonar Qube, UCD, Artifactory, etc.

Financial Industry Experience

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, 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

A world-class training program in financial services

Opportunities to do challenging work. Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities. Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

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

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

Additional Job Details
Address:  745 THURLOW ST:

VANCOUVER

City:  Vancouver

Country:  Canada

Work hours/week:  37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:  TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:  Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:  

Final date to receive applications:

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date…
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