Royal Bank of Canada

Java Dev Lead

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a Java Lead role.
  • Mastery in application design with resiliency and Java 21+ and Spring Boot 4.
  • Proficient in database design, including MongoDB and relational databases, with focus on consistency and locking.
  • Experience with messaging platforms such as KAFKA and IBM MQ, including XML and JSON parsing.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms like Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across application and infrastructure layers.
  • Familiarity with payment processing components and ISO20022 standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop resilient payment capabilities to meet business requirements.
  • Guide team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Implement best software engineering practices and AI techniques to boost team productivity.
  • Conduct thorough issue investigations to identify root causes and solutions swiftly.
  • Research and build long-term technology vision for the payment platform.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with competitive compensation and bonuses.
  • Supportive leadership focused on your development through coaching and opportunities.
  • Chance to make a significant impact in the payment industry.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment fostering high performance.
  • Access to world-class training programs in financial services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Payment industry is a core and exciting domain in banking industry, and it is experiencing a fast-paced landscape change and innovations. RBC Global Payment Technology team is seeking a Java Backend Lead Developer to join this exciting journey to build the future global payment platform where millions of payments must be processed flawlessly and efficiently. You will be heavily involved in hands-on development of the payment processing capabilities with the best-of-breed engineering practice and top resiliency in mind, coaching the team members, adopting AI technique to increase the engineering quality and productivity, and shaping the future payment platform with the new technologies.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Design and develop the payment capabilities to satisfy the business functional requirement and top resiliency requirement.
  • Provide guidance to the team members and ensure the top quality of the team deliverables.
  • Implement and guide the team to adopt the best-of-bread software engineering practice and AI capabilities to increase team's productivity.
  • Deep dive into the issue and identify the root cause and solution in a timely fashion.
  • Conduct research to build the long-term vision of the payment platform technology and capabilities.


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must-Have:
  • Experience: 5+ years in Java Lead role.
  • Master level proficiency on the following Technologies:
    • Application design with resiliency
    • Java 21 and up, Spring boot 4
    • Database design: MongoDB, Relational DB, Consistency, and locking
    • Messaging platform: KAFKA, IBM MQ, XML and Json parsing
    • Cloud platform: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes.
    • Troubleshooting skills across application and infrastructure layers.
    • Devops: CI/CD , Blue-green deployment
    • AI: Copilot, Skill creation
  • Understanding payment processing components, payment rails, ISO20022 message standards( PAIN/PACS)


Soft Skills:
  • Strong sense of ownership of the products and the tasks
  • Curious of engineering challenge and eager to try.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a Team, Cross-functionally; while managing individual tasks, priorities and accountabilities


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.
  • 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


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Job Skills
Apache Kafka, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) Processing, Batch Processing, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, ISO 20022, Java (Programming Language), Kubernetes, MongoDB, Payment Processing, Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Spring Boot, SWIFT Messages, Systems Resiliency

Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-19

Application Deadline:

2026-07-19
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

About Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada Careers

Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

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At Royal Bank of Canada, we are not just hiring; we are building a culture of innovation and leadership. Our team members are at the forefront of the financial industry, driving transformation and delivering targeted solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

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At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Career Growth and Innovation

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

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Diversity is our strength. At Royal Bank of Canada, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. Our diversity training programs are designed to educate and inspire, creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

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