Royal Bank of Canada

Staff Software Developer - Java (Global Security)

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

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software development including Java and Spring Boot
  • 7+ years in DevOps, IaaS, SRE or Cloud
  • Experience building and consuming REST APIs with security protocols like OAuth
  • Proficiency in containerizing applications using Microservices
  • Strong project management and multitasking abilities
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience in mentoring or leading developers

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and support Security Infrastructure APIs
  • Containerize and deploy applications on Kubernetes platforms
  • Utilize CI/CD for daily code iteration releases
  • Collaborate on software development using best practices
  • Apply architectural principles for clean and maintainable software
  • Implement SRE practices for service availability and scalability
  • Drive operational efficiency through automation and improved developer experience
  • Integrate AI capabilities into security APIs and DevOps tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Leaders providing support for professional development
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact
  • Work within a dynamic and collaborative team
  • Challenging work opportunities
  • Chance to take on greater responsibilities
Full Job Description
Job Description

What Is the Opportunity?

We're seeking a highly technical Staff Software Developer (with whom DevOps automation is second nature). You'll be working with a skilled team of developers to design, build, deploy and support highly scalable applications on hybrid cloud infrastructure. The team is responsible for executing the 'Security-As-A-Service' strategy - Delivering API's, end-to-end automations, and AI capabilities to critical RBC platforms and processes. Applications across RBC consume these services to automate and embed security within their applications.

What Will You Do?
  • Design, build, test, and support highly available and critical Security Infrastructure API's
  • Containerize and deploy applications to Kubernetes platforms such as OpenShift, AWS, Azure
  • Utilize CI/CD to automate the release of multiple code iterations daily
  • Collaboratively build software with best practices such as test-driven development, pair programming and code reviews
  • Apply architectural principles such as Domain Driven Design, CQRS and Event Sourcing to build clean, resilient and maintainable software
  • Implement SRE best practices to ensure high availability, scalability and uptime for deployed services
  • Drive better developer experience, security hygiene and operational efficiency across the organization through automation
  • Design and integrate AI capabilities and agentic systems into security APIs, automation, and DevOps tooling
  • Evaluate and implement emerging AI technologies, including Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards, to improve platform capabilities
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and best practices in software engineering
  • Oversee the planning, design and implementation of complex initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes


What Do You Need To Succeed?

Must have:
  • 7+ years of software development, including a working knowledge of Java and Spring Boot framework
  • 7+ years relevant technical experience in DevOps, IaaS, SRE or Cloud
  • Experience with building and consuming REST APIs and associated security protocols (such as OAuth)
  • Experience building containerized applications using Microservice architecture
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience leading or mentoring developers


Nice-to-have:
  • Experience with Azure and OpenShift
  • Experience with GitHub Actions
  • Solid understanding of Cyber Security practices
  • Experience designing or implementing agentic AI solutions in production environments
  • Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, Model Context Protocol (MCP), or AI-driven tools


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
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

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Job Skills
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

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:

2026-04-22

Application Deadline:

2026-06-22
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

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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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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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