Associate Director, Lead Software Developer

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Lead to join our engineering team, leading the design and development of mission-critical applications using Java technologies. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities, driving both architectural decisions and people development. The successful candidate will lead a team of developers while remaining actively involved in coding, code reviews, and technical problem-solving across complex, scalable systems.

What will you do?

• Architect robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions that align with business requirements and technical standards

• Drive technical decision-making for the team, evaluating frameworks, libraries, and architectural patterns

• Hands-on coding in Java (Spring Boot, microservices)

• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies

• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and architecture planning sessions

• Lead and hands on for tech currency items such as system patches and upgrade

• In this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field along with 3+ years lead experience

• Experience working in Capital Markets

• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with strong expertise in Java: Proficiency with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture

• 3+ years experience with Python: experience with Django/Flask, pandas, NumPy, data processing libraries, and scripting; knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes); knowledge of Linux system

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture principles; experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), ORM frameworks, and data modeling; proficiency with version control (Git), build tools (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD pipelines

Nice-to-have

• Workflow and document management solutions 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 including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

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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

1 PLACE VILLE MARIE:MONTRÉALMontréalCanada37.5Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2026-04-052026-04-30

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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.