Lead Java Full Stack Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Lead, Full Stack Java Developer – you will partner across IT and with assigned business line(s) to assess, research, and analyze business, technical and system needs in order to resolve business systems issues by recommending technology solutions that meet sponsor/stakeholder needs.
What will you do?
- Responsible for all aspects of joint development including hands-on and assists with vendor negotiations where applicable
- Develops detailed plans and accurate estimates for the design, build, implement and stabilize phases of the project and manage detailed design phases for large projects/ programs identifying, tracking and resolving technical issues and ensuring solution meets sponsor needs and PLC deliverables
- Provides consulting services on new and strategic initiatives (medium to large of varying complexity)
- Researches emerging trends/best practices and determines implications of proposed solutions on meeting business unit strategy
- Develops feasibility studies and proposals for senior management and executive decisions on large complex projects
- Together with Project Manager, and Solutions Architect determines best mix of development, interfacing applications, third party vendor solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives
- Provides input and coordinates with DBA in creating new and modifying existing database structures using different types of databases and recommending appropriate DB based on required functionality across multiple systems
- Provides direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of more junior staff
- Spearheads joint technical design sessions (internally and with SaaS vendor) via technical iteration of design, development, documentation, testing and deployment
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- 7+ years of experience in a real-world setting with Java
- Experience with Java 17 or 21
- Understanding of SQL Server or similar enterprise-class SQL database
- Use of JDBC and ACID transactions in a server application
- Experience with REST web services (client and server)
- Ability to accept a technical user story and take it from design through coding and testing with minimal supervision
- Ability to fully unit test development work with automated unit tests
- Strong object-oriented fundamentals, including familiarity with SOLID concepts
- Strong grasp of complex data structures (nested data structures) and capacity to drive data-driven architecture
- Proven track record of exceptional problem-solving skills
Nice-to-have
- Experience with Java running on Linux
- Experience with RedHat OpenShift or similar cloud platform
- Some familiarity with lightweight/utility web UI development
- Dev-ops experience with Docker or similar container ecosystem
- Experience with Kafka, IBM MQ, or similar messaging technology
- Experience with Java build and test tools such as JUnit and Gradle
- Experience with banking/financial industry software development
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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
- 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 build close relationships with clients. The expected salary range for this particular position is $85,000 - $150,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value #LI-POST
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Lead Java Full Stack Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Lead, Full Stack Java Developer – you will partner across IT and with assigned business line(s) to assess, research, and analyze business, technical and system needs in order to resolve business systems issues by recommending technology solutions that meet sponsor/stakeholder needs.
What will you do?
- Responsible for all aspects of joint development including hands-on and assists with vendor negotiations where applicable
- Develops detailed plans and accurate estimates for the design, build, implement and stabilize phases of the project and manage detailed design phases for large projects/ programs identifying, tracking and resolving technical issues and ensuring solution meets sponsor needs and PLC deliverables
- Provides consulting services on new and strategic initiatives (medium to large of varying complexity)
- Researches emerging trends/best practices and determines implications of proposed solutions on meeting business unit strategy
- Develops feasibility studies and proposals for senior management and executive decisions on large complex projects
- Together with Project Manager, and Solutions Architect determines best mix of development, interfacing applications, third party vendor solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives
- Provides input and coordinates with DBA in creating new and modifying existing database structures using different types of databases and recommending appropriate DB based on required functionality across multiple systems
- Provides direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of more junior staff
- Spearheads joint technical design sessions (internally and with SaaS vendor) via technical iteration of design, development, documentation, testing and deployment
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- 7+ years of experience in a real-world setting with Java
- Experience with Java 17 or 21
- Understanding of SQL Server or similar enterprise-class SQL database
- Use of JDBC and ACID transactions in a server application
- Experience with REST web services (client and server)
- Ability to accept a technical user story and take it from design through coding and testing with minimal supervision
- Ability to fully unit test development work with automated unit tests
- Strong object-oriented fundamentals, including familiarity with SOLID concepts
- Strong grasp of complex data structures (nested data structures) and capacity to drive data-driven architecture
- Proven track record of exceptional problem-solving skills
Nice-to-have
- Experience with Java running on Linux
- Experience with RedHat OpenShift or similar cloud platform
- Some familiarity with lightweight/utility web UI development
- Dev-ops experience with Docker or similar container ecosystem
- Experience with Kafka, IBM MQ, or similar messaging technology
- Experience with Java build and test tools such as JUnit and Gradle
- Experience with banking/financial industry software development
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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
- 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 build close relationships with clients. The expected salary range for this particular position is $85,000 - $150,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value #LI-POST
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.