2026 Fall Student Opportunities RBC Borealis - Software Developer, 4-8 Months

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Developer Co-op at RBC for 4-8 Months. By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for multiple roles available across RBC Borealis.

Some exciting roles you'll be considered for are:

• Full Stack Developer

• Back End Developer

• Front End Developer

• Data Engineer

Please only apply to this posting if you are eligible to complete a full 4-8 months co-op term with your school.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with peers to develop code in line with strategic initiatives, as well as develop, troubleshoot, enhance, and document components, as per the requirements and detailed design

• Translate requirements into functional specifications, and coordinate design phases, while identifying, tracking, and resolving technical issues

• Create and review technical design documents, understand how the design will be used in the code development process, and 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, often developing and leveraging automated unit testing frameworks, and improve performance of single functions through performance tuning

• Plan design/implementation activities, ensure technical solution quality, provide third-level support for various technologies, and drive technical platform evolution and improvements

• Present technical topics at regular TSA meetings and manage low-level planning of work packages

• Estimate activities/tasks required to perform design, coding, and unit testing

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on computer science, engineering, or technology

• Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment

• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)

• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast paced environment

• Strong MS Office skills – 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) – Agile, Waterfall, and Iterative methods

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of Unified Modeling Language (UML)

• Ability to hand-code all components, as well as Cross Browser development 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.

• 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

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is May 17, 2026. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

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Note: 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.