Royal Bank of Canada

Lead Software Developer

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience with Java 8+ and Spring Framework (Spring Boot) and/or NodeJS
  • 5+ years' experience developing distributed cloud applications (Pivotal Cloud Foundry, OpenShift, Docker)
  • 3+ years' experience with JavaScript
  • Hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting RESTful APIs and interface specifications
  • Experience working with DevOps pipelines (Git, Maven, Jenkins), continuous integration/delivery, and automated testing
  • Experience with security gateways and protocols (JWT, Oauth2.0, SSL Certificates)
  • Working knowledge of web-based application architectures and frameworks (including Angular or React)

Responsibilities

  • Create new services and customer-facing applications using the latest banking technologies
  • Collaborate with team developers to model and design new API interfaces
  • Develop and support highly scalable, high-performance APIs within an Agile team
  • Ensure high code quality through automated unit and functional testing
  • Automate development processes and identify efficiency opportunities
  • Design and develop reusable code structures across applications
  • Lead and mentor developers, promoting skill growth and peer programming

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leaders for professional development through coaching
  • Opportunities for making a difference with a lasting impact
  • Dynamic and collaborative high-performing work environment
  • World-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Challenging work opportunities
  • Possibilities for increased responsibilities and client relationships
Full Job Description
Job Description

What will you do?
  • You will be creating new services and customer-facing applications using the latest technologies which will shape the future of banking for RBC
  • Collaborate with other developers on the team to model and design new API interfaces.
  • Develop and support highly scalable, high performance APIs within an Agile development team
  • Ensure high code quality through automated unit and functional testing
  • Automate processes within the development pipeline; identify opportunities for efficiency gains and reducing time-to-market, and enabling continuous delivery
  • Design and develop code structures to promote reusability across many applications
  • Work within an Agile product team comprised of technical, product and business team members to deliver exceptional products.
  • Lead and mentor other developers to elevate the entire team's skillset and mindset. Coach others on the team and practice peer-programming.
  • Stay open-minded and look beyond your stack to solve complex problems
  • You will actively seek out knowledge about new technologies and how they can be used to solve current and foreseeable challenges
  • Excellent communication including the ability to distill technical details into human terms


What do you need to succeed?

Must Haves
  • 5+ years' experience with Java 8+ and Spring Framework (Spring Boot) and/or NodeJS
  • 5+ years' experience developing distributed cloud applications (Pivotal Cloud Foundry, OpenShift, Docker)
  • 3+ years' experience with JavaScript
  • Hands on experience designing, developing, testing and troubleshooting RESTful API and interface specifications (Swagger, RAML, SOAP)
  • Experience working with DevOps pipelines (Git, Maven, Jenkins), continuous integration/delivery, automated testing (unit, functional, performance)
  • Experience working with security gateways and protocols (JWT, Oauth2.0, SSL Certificates)
  • Experience working within professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source code management, build processes and testing
  • Experience with code merging and branching methodologies using Git and code release process.
  • Working knowledge of web-based application architectures and frameworks (including Angular or React) and the way it integrates with services.
  • Leverage Open Source technology and contribute to open source where possible
  • Experience supporting production-level software (Splunk, Dynatrace).
  • Solid experience with abstraction and applying it to learning new languages
  • Ability to simplify complex problems and communicate them in plain language


Nice-to-have:
  • Object Oriented coding practices, including strong design patterns knowledge, refactoring, clean code.
  • Experience working with Kafka, MySQL, Non-relational databases, Caching and
  • Experience in BDD and TDD methodologies
  • Working experience in one or more of:
    • Algorithm design and optimization
    • large-scale systems
    • parallel or distributed systems
    • RDBMS and/or modern scale-out repositories (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
  • Experience building message driven architectures (Kafka)
  • Micro-service design and implementation (load balancing, discovery, resiliency)


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
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Opportunities to build close relationships with clients


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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:

2026-06-12

Application Deadline:

2026-07-04
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.

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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