Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Technical Systems Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Financial Services · 10,001+ employees

10 h ago
system-analyst Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Canada
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About the role

The role involves participating in technical analysis, solution design, and the development of enterprise-grade applications using Spring Boot and React. You will collaborate with stakeholders to modernize payment platforms and support IBM Mainframe applications within an Agile environment.

What they look for

Java Spring Boot React Node.js Python SQL IBM Mainframe JCL COBOL CICS RESTful APIs CI/CD Linux Cloud platforms Agile methodology Generative AI

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-4 years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, and front-end frameworks, alongside proficiency in IBM Mainframe technologies. A strong desire to learn new technologies, including cloud platforms and Generative AI, is essential for this modernization-focused role.

Benefits

Bonuses Flexible benefits Competitive compensation Stock options Coaching and development opportunities World-class training program

Full description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

You will join a high-performing team focused on transforming Merchant Payment Systems. This role supports the modernization of enterprise payment platforms through API-driven services, cloud-native architectures, and data-driven insights, as well as support and development of IBM Mainframe applications.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and senior developers to learn, build, and deploy scalable, secure solutions that power next-generation merchant payment capabilities.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

  • Participate in technical analysis and solution design under senior guidance
  • Contribute to Jira story creation, estimation, and sprint delivery
  • Translate business requirements into user stories and technical designs with mentorship
  • Develop and maintain enterprise-grade applications, including:• Spring Boot microservices
  • React front-end applications
  • RESTful APIs
  • Cloud-native and containerized solutions
  • Linux based Microservices
  • IBM Mainframe - Batch Processing, JCL, COBOL, CICS, ZEKE, IMS, DB2
  • Deliver solutions using Agile methodologies through CI/CD pipelines
  • Participate in software development activities:• Coding and peer code reviews
  • Unit and integration testing
  • Deployment support
  • Learn and adopt best practices, security standards, and performance benchmarks

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

  • 3–4 years of hands-on experience (or strong internship/co-op experience) in:• Java / Spring Boot
  • React or similar front-end frameworks
  • Node.js or Python
  • SQL
  • IBM Mainframe - Batch Processing, JCL, COBOL, CICS, ZEKE, IMS, DB2
  • Basic understanding of RESTful APIs
  • Familiarity with relational databases
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing concepts
  • Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (OpenShift, AWS, or Azure)
  • Comfort working in Linux-based and IBM Host environments
  • Exposure to FastAPI or similar frameworks
  • Basic understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI concepts
  • Eagerness to learn new technologies — we are modernizing legacy systems and integrating AI. You will grow rapidly in this role

Nice-to-have: 

  • Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Interest in AI/ML tools and their application in development

WHAT’S INIT 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

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Job Skills

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

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOCity:

TorontoCountry:

CanadaWork hours/week:

37.5Employment Type:

Full timePlatform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type:

RegularPay Type:

SalariedPosted Date:

2026-05-21Application Deadline:

2026-09-18Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. 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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