Lead Full Stack Developer - Python (Global Security)

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As RBC continues to grow and innovate, the scale and complexity of our security operations continue to increase. You will translate strategy into implementation by building and operationalizing solutions across Network Security, Endpoint Security, and Cloud Security domains. You will work with high-performing teams and subject matter experts to improve security control effectiveness, accelerate operational response, and support continuous assurance for critical security platforms.

What will you do?

You will work in an Agile manner with our internal consumers, security architects, and collaborate with a team of developers to deliver applications and API’s for critical Global Security platforms and processes.

• Execute the operational automation roadmap defined with the Principal Engineer and leadership stakeholders
• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automation for cyber security operations
• Build and operationalize SRE capabilities to improve reliability, resiliency, and observability of security services
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines for secure, repeatable deployments across environments
• Partner with technology owners and SMEs to review and optimize operational procedures for automation readiness
• Integrate security technologies, APIs, and infrastructure components into scalable operational workflows
• Support implementation of AI/ML-enabled capabilities for analytics, anomaly detection, and process optimization
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and KPI instrumentation to measure operational effectiveness
• Contribute to control testing, audit readiness, and evidence collection to demonstrate control effectiveness
• Ensure all solutions align with risk, compliance, and internal security engineering standards
• Mentor engineers through hands-on technical guidance, code reviews, and implementation best practices
• Participate actively in design reviews, technical decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 7+ years of experience in information security, software engineering, SRE, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering
• 5+ years of advanced Python development experience in backend services, automation workflows, and data processing
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building operational automation and reliability-focused solutions
• Practical experience with Endpoint Security, Network Security, and/or Cloud Security technologies
• Hands-on cloud experience (public/private), including networking, compute, storage, IAM, and event-driven services
• Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience building scalable, robust, and fault-tolerant services and processes
• Working knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and their application in operational/security use cases
• Strong understanding of secure coding, architecture patterns, and production support best practices
• Experience with REST APIs and security protocols such as OAuth and TLS
• Ability to execute in deadline-driven environments while maintaining high quality and reliability standards

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with compliance, risk, and control-aligned engineering in regulated environments
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CKA or CKAD
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Full-stack development experience
• Experience in Monitoring/Logging tools such as ELK, Dynatrace, Prometheus, or similar
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, operations, and risk teams

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

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Job Skills

Containerization, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Microarchitecture, Programming Languages, Python (Programming Language), RESTful APIs, Software Change Request Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Integration Engineering, Software Product Design, Software Product Technical Knowledge, Software Release Management, System Testing Tools

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:

2026-06-09

Application Deadline:

2026-09-27

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.

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