Lead AI Software Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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…