Lead Full Stack Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Are you a hands-on technical leader who loves solving tough problems, mentoring rising stars, and building cutting-edge software? RBC is looking for a Tech Lead to help shape the future of our digital platform by creating impactful solutions using Java, Spring , and Angular.
This isn’t just another job—it’s your chance to make a real difference. You’ll spend at least 60% of your time coding, designing, and engineering solutions that power critical systems, while also inspiring a team of talented developers to do their best work. Your contributions will go beyond code—your leadership will elevate the entire team.
If you’re excited about tackling complex challenges, growing the next generation of engineers, and working in an environment where your ideas matter, let’s talk.
What will you do?
- Lead by example by writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code for front-end (Angular/React) and back-end (Java, Spring Boot) applications that solve real-world problems.
- Mentor and support emerging talent in the team, fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence.
- Design and implement high-performance applications that meet the highest standards of scalability, reliability, and security.
- Champion modern development practices like CI/CD, cloud-native architecture, and test-driven development.
- Design and develop robust solutions, from architectural decisions to hands-on coding.
- Collaborate with product teams to build customer-centric solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in banking.
- Continuously explore new technologies and strategies to keep RBC at the forefront of innovation.
- Excellent communication including the ability to distill technical details into human terms.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with Angular, Java, REST APIs/Microservices , and Spring Framework (MVC, Security, JPA, Spring Boot).
- 5+ years of experience working with RDBMS (Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, ELK), and data streaming technologies (Kafka).
- Experience developing and troubleshooting distributed cloud applications (OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker).
- Deep understanding of security protocols (JWT, OAuth, SSL Certificates) and interface specifications (Swagger, RAML, SOAP).
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and testing automation tools.
- Strong problem-solving and design skills, with a focus on clean coding practices and scalability.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior developers in technical and best practice areas.
- Solid Understanding of Agile.
- A passion for technology and a love of software development culture
Nice-to-have
- Experience with object-oriented programming and microservice design patterns (e.g., load balancing, resiliency).
- Familiarity with major architectural styles, such as reactive or event-driven systems.
- Knowledge of modern front-end design trends and technologies.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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
#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 Full Stack Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Are you a hands-on technical leader who loves solving tough problems, mentoring rising stars, and building cutting-edge software? RBC is looking for a Tech Lead to help shape the future of our digital platform by creating impactful solutions using Java, Spring , and Angular.
This isn’t just another job—it’s your chance to make a real difference. You’ll spend at least 60% of your time coding, designing, and engineering solutions that power critical systems, while also inspiring a team of talented developers to do their best work. Your contributions will go beyond code—your leadership will elevate the entire team.
If you’re excited about tackling complex challenges, growing the next generation of engineers, and working in an environment where your ideas matter, let’s talk.
What will you do?
- Lead by example by writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code for front-end (Angular/React) and back-end (Java, Spring Boot) applications that solve real-world problems.
- Mentor and support emerging talent in the team, fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence.
- Design and implement high-performance applications that meet the highest standards of scalability, reliability, and security.
- Champion modern development practices like CI/CD, cloud-native architecture, and test-driven development.
- Design and develop robust solutions, from architectural decisions to hands-on coding.
- Collaborate with product teams to build customer-centric solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in banking.
- Continuously explore new technologies and strategies to keep RBC at the forefront of innovation.
- Excellent communication including the ability to distill technical details into human terms.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with Angular, Java, REST APIs/Microservices , and Spring Framework (MVC, Security, JPA, Spring Boot).
- 5+ years of experience working with RDBMS (Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, ELK), and data streaming technologies (Kafka).
- Experience developing and troubleshooting distributed cloud applications (OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker).
- Deep understanding of security protocols (JWT, OAuth, SSL Certificates) and interface specifications (Swagger, RAML, SOAP).
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and testing automation tools.
- Strong problem-solving and design skills, with a focus on clean coding practices and scalability.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior developers in technical and best practice areas.
- Solid Understanding of Agile.
- A passion for technology and a love of software development culture
Nice-to-have
- Experience with object-oriented programming and microservice design patterns (e.g., load balancing, resiliency).
- Familiarity with major architectural styles, such as reactive or event-driven systems.
- Knowledge of modern front-end design trends and technologies.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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
#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.