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RBC

Solutions Architect – Digital Payments

RBC

. Own end-to-end architecture for key Digital Payments initiatives, from problem framing and option analysis through solution design and implementation guidance .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end architecture for Digital Payments, focusing on distributed system design, API-first integration, and cloud-based deployments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive technical outcomes, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Distributed System DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureAPI-First IntegrationCloud-Based DeploymentsJava/Spring Boot

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Hard Skills
Distributed System DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureAPI-First IntegrationCloud-Based DeploymentsJavaSpring BootCI/CDObservabilityIntegration PatternsMicroservices
Soft Skills
Influence SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringTechnical LeadershipCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Google CloudAWSAzureAI-Enabled Engineering ToolsSaaS Integration
Industry Keywords
Digital PaymentsBankingPrivacyRiskCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudJavaMicroservicesRuby on RailsSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own end-to-end architecture for key Digital Payments initiatives, from problem framing and option analysis through solution design and implementation guidance
  • Lead architecture decisions for digital payments self-serve rails, including integration patterns, domain boundaries, API/event contracts, and non-functional requirements
  • Partner with Product, Development, Security, Risk, and Operations to align business outcomes with technical execution
  • Provide architectural leadership in microservices, event-driven design, cloud-native delivery, and API-first development
  • Mentor and guide technical leads and promote technical excellence and continuous improvement
  • Guide teams in building observable, operable, and resilient services, including performance, availability, security, and recovery considerations
  • Identify reuse opportunities, reduce duplication, and evolve current-state architectures toward target-state capabilities through clear roadmaps
  • Use hands-on prototyping and technical spikes to de-risk design choices
  • Communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees across Canada and worldwide

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Deep experience in distributed system design, including event-driven architecture, API-first integration, and cloud-based deployments
  • Strong practical understanding of modern application platforms (web and/or mobile-backed services) and full lifecycle delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to make and communicate difficult technical trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proven ability to drive technical outcomes across multiple concurrent initiatives
  • Strong influence skills and ability to build alignment across Architecture, Development, Product, and Business teams without formal authority
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including architecture diagrams, decision records, and presentations
  • Hands-on technical depth, such as Java/Spring Boot, modern integration patterns, CI/CD, and observability
  • Familiarity with RBC's solution design methodology and governance processes
  • Experience in banking or highly regulated domains, including privacy, risk, and compliance considerations
  • Experience shaping target architectures across multiple teams and managing architectural runway for multi-quarter roadmaps
  • Integration experience with third-party SaaS partners and external platforms
  • Experience with Google Cloud, AWS, and/or Azure
  • Strong DevOps/SRE mindset and operational excellence experience
  • Experience using AI-enabled engineering tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (nice-to-have)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including flexible benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Bonuses
  • Stock where applicable
  • Coaching, stretch opportunities, and enterprise exposure
  • Opportunities to take on progressively broader architecture leadership across RBC
  • High-visibility initiatives shaping how millions of Canadians start and deepen relationships with RBC
  • Influence architecture decisions spanning products, channels, and technology domains
  • Peer group of architects and senior engineers committed to modern engineering and continuous improvement