About the role

Student software developer building AI and data solutions for RBC Borealis, Royal Bank of Canada’s AI and data innovation division. Developing, testing, and improving software components during a 4–8 month co-op.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with peers to develop code in line with strategic initiatives
Develop, troubleshoot, enhance, and document components according to requirements and detailed design
Translate requirements into functional specifications and coordinate design phases
Identify, track, and resolve technical issues
Create and review technical design documents
Facilitate meetings to design, troubleshoot, and execute projects
Participate in walkthrough reviews of technical specifications, programs, code, and unit test plans
Conduct thorough unit testing and leverage automated unit testing frameworks
Improve performance of single functions through performance tuning
Plan design and implementation activities
Ensure technical solution quality
Provide third-level support for various technologies
Drive technical platform evolution and improvements
Present technical topics at regular TSA meetings
Manage low-level planning of work packages
Estimate activities and tasks required for design, coding, and unit testing

Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on computer science, engineering, or technology
Eligible to complete a full 4–8 months co-op term with your school
Leadership acumen and passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment
Excellent interpersonal and highly developed verbal and written communication skills
Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience or understanding of programming languages, databases, platforms, frameworks, design techniques and tools, code management tooling, and/or web technologies
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including Agile, Waterfall, and Iterative methods
Knowledge of Unified Modeling Language (UML) is nice-to-have
Ability to hand-code all components and cross-browser development experience are nice-to-have
Resume and academic transcripts required in one PDF document

Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance
Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually