Royal Bank of Canada

Lead Full Stack Developer

Royal Bank of Canada • $110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software development experience with expertise in RESTful API design, Python, React, SQL/No SQL databases, Cloud, and DevOps.
  • Strong knowledge of banking/financial services and enterprise architecture principles.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes) and microservices architectures.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead full stack development of scalable applications using modern frameworks.
  • Design and optimize RESTful APIs and AI agent implementations for business process automation.
  • Lead product strategy and roadmap, collaborating with stakeholders to define priorities.
  • Implement observability-as-code practices for monitoring and alerting systems.
  • Design and manage data pipelines for reliable KPI and metric reporting.
  • Champion code quality and security through architectural guidance and code reviews.
  • Mentor junior developers, promoting continuous learning and technical excellence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders focused on your development through coaching.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in your role.
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and 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 will you do?

  • Architect and lead full stack development of scalable, enterprise-grade applications using modern frameworks and containerized environments (OpenShift/Kubernetes)
  • Design and optimize RESTful APIs, MCP servers, and AI agent implementations that automate complex business processes
  • Lead product strategy and roadmap for in-house applications, collaborating with stakeholders to define priorities and success metrics
  • Lead observability-as-code initiatives, implementing infrastructure-as-code practices for monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
  • Design and manage data pipelines ensuring reliable ingestion, transformation, and delivery for KPI and metric reporting
  • Champion code quality and security through architectural guidance, code reviews, and best practice standards
  • Mentor and develop junior developers, fostering continuous learning and technical excellence across the team
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions


What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:
  • 7+ years of professional software development with proven expertise in RESTful API design, Python, React, SQL/No SQL Databases, Cloud, and DevOps.
  • Strong banking/financial services domain knowledge and demonstrated understanding of enterprise architecture principles
  • Hands-on proficiency with containerization platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes) and microservices architectures
  • Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for stakeholders
  • Proven leadership capability: mentoring ability, results-oriented mindset, and strong organizational/project management skills


Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience building Model Context Protocol servers or developing AI agents and intelligent automation solutions
  • Advanced observability-as-code expertise (Terraform, Helm, infrastructure-as-code tools)
  • Product management experience or technical roadmap planning
  • Data engineering background (ETL/ELT tools, Airflow, Kafka, Spark)


What's in it for you?

  • 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
Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Engineering, Group Problem Solving, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), IT Systems Integration, Model Context Protocol, Organizational Leadership, Python (Programming Language), Red Hat OpenShift, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, SRE Observability, System Applications, System Integration Testing (SIT), Systems Software

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 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:

2026-10-05

Application Deadline:

2026-10-31
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.

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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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