Royal Bank of Canada

Associate Director, Senior eTrading Developer

Royal Bank of Canada$135K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with Capital Markets Front Office operations.
  • 4+ years of hands-on SQL experience.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with KDB.
  • Experience in Quality Assurance, UAT, and creating test documentation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead user engagement for various Spread Product Desks.
  • Document business user requirements effectively.
  • Translate user requirements into technical documentation.
  • Conduct FIX spec analysis when necessary.
  • Participate in QA processes and manage project deliverables.
  • Create and update business workflow diagrams and JIRA tickets.
  • Prepare weekly status reports and manage communication with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders who prioritize development through coaching.
  • Opportunity to impact and make a lasting difference.
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment.
  • World-class training program in financial services.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?
  • RBC Capital Markets is seeking an experienced Java Developer with strong server-side expertise and low latency systems knowledge to join our Credit eTrading technology team.
  • In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining enterprise-grade backend systems and server-side applications for Global Spread Products.
  • You will work with a talented team of engineers to design, develop, and support mission-critical trading systems that power our business.
  • Full stack capabilities are beneficial, but server-side development expertise is the primary mandate for this position.
What will you do?
  • You will be part of the Global Spread Products team within Credit eTrading, a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact trading operations and business outcomes
  • Build and improve the scalable data platform that powers analytics and AI tools across our trading and banking divisions, managing data pipelines, analytics products, system performance, and cost efficiency
  • Create standardized processes and operational approaches for eTrading workflows, including model packaging, deployment standards, and reproducible training methods
  • You will develop performance-critical trading systems where low latency optimization is essential to our competitive advantage
  • Partner with business teams to understand their needs, manage expectations, and ensure new products are adopted and scaled across the organization
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify technical bottlenecks, recommend platform improvements, and prioritize work to maximize long-term efficiency
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of strong, hands-on experience developing Java and J2EE/JEE technologies with emphasis on server-side development.
  • Proven track record of translating complex business problems into robust, well-tested data products used by demanding stakeholders
  • Multithreading experience is mandatory, as our systems rely on concurrent processing
  • Experience with low latency performance optimization and understanding techniques to minimize latency in high-frequency trading systems
  • Ability to work effectively with both business teams and technical partners, handle competing priorities professionally, and keep projects aligned with business goals
Nice-to-have
  • Familiarity with capital markets operations, client engagement models, or investment banking workflows
  • Familiarity with enterprise messaging systems such as Solace is highly valued
  • Experience with entity resolution, graph-based data structures, or event-driven data products
What's in it for you?
  • A comprehensive total rewards program including competitive compensation, performance bonuses, flexible benefits, and stock options where applicable
  • Supportive leaders who invest in your growth through coaching, mentoring, and opportunities to expand your skills and take on greater responsibilities
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how a global financial institution serves its clients and operates at scale
  • A dynamic, collaborative team of talented engineers and analysts working on challenging problems with modern tools and practices
  • Flexible work arrangements that support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life
  • Access to world-class training and development programs in financial services and technology
  • Opportunities to work on progressively more complex and influential projects as you grow in the role


The Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $135,000 - $225,000 Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate's Experience, Skills, Registration Status; Market Conditions; And Business Needs. This Salary Range Does Not Include Other Elements Of Total Compensation, Including A Discretionary Bonus And Benefits Such As A 401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions; Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance; And Paid Time-Off Plan.
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Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-02-25

Application Deadline:

2026-09-25
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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.

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