Royal Bank of Canada

Lead Full Stack Developer - Python (Global Security)

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years advanced proficiency in Python spanning front-end, back-end, and ML applications
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in ML/AI development with successful project outcomes
  • Expertise in ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn
  • Proficiency in data manipulation tools including Pandas, NumPy, and SQL
  • Deep understanding of software design patterns and architectural best practices
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with REST APIs and security protocols, and Microservice Architecture

Responsibilities

  • Lead development teams through hands-on guidance and mentorship for AI/ML integration
  • Design and build full-stack AI/ML-powered Cyber Security automation using Python
  • Develop and deploy machine learning pipelines for insights in security analytics
  • Integrate security products, ML models, and infrastructure components
  • Participate actively in technical discussions for design and implementation solutions
  • Follow best practices for secure and maintainable application design
  • Integrate applications with monitoring and reporting tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leadership focused on your development through coaching
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact and difference
  • Dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team environment
  • World-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Challenging work opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We're seeking a hands-on lead Python expert with proven leadership experience who combines deep technical expertise in machine learning with a track record of leading development teams. You'll actively contribute to building and deploying highly scalable, intelligent applications while guiding a skilled team of developers. The team is responsible for designing, building, and rolling out AI-enhanced API's and applications for critical RBC Security platforms and processes.

What will you do?

You will work in an Agile manner with our internal consumers, security architects, and collaborate with a team of developers to deliver applications and API's for critical Global Security platforms and processes.
  • Lead development teams through hands-on technically guidance and mentorship to integrate AI/ML capabilities into security automation initiatives
  • Design and build full-stack AI/ML-powered Cyber Security automation, writing production Python code and implementing ML models end-to-end
  • Develop and deploy machine learning pipelines for security analytics, anomaly detection, data validation and enhanced capabilities
  • Integrate security products, ML models and infrastructure components
  • Active participation in group meetings to discuss technical design, decisions, implementation, problem solving and improvements
  • Follow internal standards and best practice to design and deploy secure, maintainable applications
  • Integrate security products with existing infrastructure and deployment pipelines
  • Integrate applications with alerting, monitoring and reporting tools


What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:
  • Proven track record leading development teams
  • 7+ years advanced Python proficiency across multiple domains (front end/backend services, data pipelines, ML applications)
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in ML/AI development with demonstrated project success
  • Demonstrated expertise with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
  • Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis (Pandas, NumPy, SQL)
  • Deep knowledge of design patterns, clean code principles, and architectural best practices
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Idea to execution software development, including established working experience in Python
  • Experience with building and consuming REST APIs, and associated security protocols (such as OAuth, TLS)
  • Experience with Microservice Architecture, Kubernetes


Nice-to-have:
  • Strong understanding of cyber security best practices and compliance standards
  • Certification in Kubernetes (CKA or CKAD)
  • Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies
  • Full-stack development experience (front-end frameworks: React)
  • Experience in Monitoring/Logging tools (such as ELK, Dynatrace, Prometheus)
  • Certification in network and cyber security (CISSP, CEH, or similar)

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
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


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Job Skills
Containerization, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Microarchitecture, Programming Languages, Python (Programming Language), RESTful APIs, Software Change Request Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Integration Engineering, Software Product Design, Software Product Technical Knowledge, Software Release Management, System Testing Tools

Additional Job Details

Address:

16 YORK ST: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:

2026-06-09

Application Deadline:

2026-07-29
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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