Royal Bank of Canada

Lead Full Stack Developer

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software development experience
  • 10+ years of experience with Angular 6+ and TypeScript
  • 10+ years of experience with SpringBoot and Java backend development
  • 7+ years designing and troubleshooting RESTful APIs and microservices
  • 7+ years using cloud technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Proven expertise in security protocols such as JWT and OAuth
  • Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership from requirements to implementation
  • Collaborate with architects to define end-to-end technical solutions
  • Conduct design reviews for compliance with architecture and practices
  • Mentor junior developers in technical decisions and growth
  • Lead design and development of scalable applications with Angular and SpringBoot
  • Develop high-performance APIs and microservices in an Agile team
  • Champion automated testing to ensure high code quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leadership focused on development opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Flexible work/life balance options
Full Job Description
Job Description

What Will You Do?

Technical Leadership & Architecture
  • Provide technical leadership for solutions from requirements through implementation, identifying key integration points and dependencies across our ecosystem
  • Collaborate with the solution architect to define end-to-end technical solutions and develop architecture solution blueprints that factor in enterprise architecture strategies, constraints, and business objectives
  • Conduct technical design reviews to ensure the conformance to the solution architecture and adherence to best practices
  • Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on complex technical decisions and fostering a culture of continuous learning


Feature Delivery & Implementation
  • Lead the design and development of complex, scalable applications using Angular and SpringBoot
  • Develop and support highly scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices within an Agile development team
  • Leverage AI-assisted developer tools to improve productivity, code quality, and accelerate delivery timelines
  • Identify opportunities to improve solution resilience, reusability, complexity, and security; build these improvements into project solutions
  • Ensure high code quality through automated unit and functional testing; champion improved testing automation
  • Automate processes within the development pipeline and identify opportunities for efficiency gains and reducing time-to-market


Platform Health & Risk Management
  • Identify technical issues and risks; define mitigation approaches and drive resolution
  • Debug and solve problems across our platform, actively supporting dev, test, and production issues
  • Champion secure coding practices and security protocols; ensure solutions incorporate security best practices
  • Contribute to and champion SRE and DevOps principles as part of daily work, building resilient and maintainable solutions
  • Raise awareness of technical and operational debt that could arise from tactical approaches


Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Work directly with product owners, delivery managers, QE members, and other developers to deliver exceptional products
  • Partner with architects and technical specialists to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture
  • Lead production implementation planning in collaboration with support teams
  • Provide technical sizing and estimates to support delivery managers
  • Actively seek knowledge about new technologies and how they can solve current and foreseeable challenges


Knowledge Sharing & Mentorship
  • Share technical knowledge freely through code reviews, technical mentoring, and learning sessions
  • Participate in team demos and learning labs to elevate team capabilities
  • Help junior developers understand complex technical concepts and develop their skills
  • Lead technical spikes and investigations into emerging technologies and how they integrate with our existing stack


What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must-Have
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience
  • 10+ years hands-on experience with Angular 6+ and TypeScript
  • 10+ years hands-on experience with SpringBoot and Java backend development
  • 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting RESTful APIs and microservices
  • 7+ years of experience with cloud and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AKS)
  • Demonstrated expertise in security protocols and gateways (JWT, OAuth2.0, OIDC, SSL Certificates)
  • 7+ years of full software development lifecycle experience with CI/CD pipelines and thorough testing practices
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams
  • Proven ability to architect scalable, maintainable solutions and lead technical discussions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear explanations
  • Experience mentoring junior and mid-level developers

Nice-to-Have
  • Knowledge of major architectural styles (message-oriented, reactive, event-based)
  • Microservice architecture design and implementation experience (load balancing, discovery, resiliency patterns)
  • Experience with GraphQL and modern API frameworks
  • Experience with data streaming platform, e.g. Kafka
  • End-to-end integration automation testing experience
  • Experience with AI coding assistants (Copilot, Windsurf, Claude Code, etc.)
  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability platforms (Dynatrace, Catch Point, Prometheus)
  • Familiarity with modern SaaS platforms for analytics, monitoring, and feature management e.g. Firebase
  • Understanding of advanced security patterns and vulnerability management
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Eye for UX design and experience collaborating closely with UX designers
  • Contributions to open-source projects or technical community involvement


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
  • Flexible work/life balance options


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Job Skills
Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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:

2026-07-02

Application Deadline:

2026-07-27
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.

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.

Work You’ll Do

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.

Explore Job Opportunities and Employment at RBC

Whether you are starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, RBC offers positions that challenge your skills and fuel your ambition. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, our job opportunities span across various functions and regions. Join us and be part of a team that values professional growth and diversity.

Internship and Professional Development

Kickstart your career with an internship at Royal Bank of Canada. Our internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and insights into the financial services industry. Interns at RBC gain the skills necessary to excel and are often considered for full-time positions within the company.

Benefits and Culture

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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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