Android Developer

Job Summary

Participates in the technical design, development, and implementation of application systems. Applies complete knowledge, skills, and practices to perform assignments.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC’s Mobile Banking App is awarded the ‘Highest in Customer Satisfaction’ among the Big Five Banks and is the pioneer in a number of mobile app developments earning accolades along the way – and we’re just getting started! RBC’s innovative and award-winning Digital family is rapidly growing. If you are hungry for a High-Performance culture in a fast-paced environment and believe in your ability to deliver, this is your opportunity to be part of the Royal Bank’s cool digital family.

This role is seeking an Android Developer who is passionate about technology and brings depth of mobile application experience. You will provide leadership, technical analysis, design, and consulting skills to RBC’s Digital team.

What will you do?

• Work with product owners and user experience teams to build high-quality features that make users love our app by leveraging your knowledge in Android’s Material Design guidelines.
• Develop software that is reliable, maintainable, and reusable because you have a thorough understanding of OOD principles.
• Stay current and competitive by keeping up-to-date with the latest Android platform capabilities and make relevant recommendations.
• Be mindful of best practices when it comes to securing data-in-transit and data-at-rest because your code protects our customer’s data.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have's:

• 1+ years developing native Android applications, 3+ years of Java experience.
• Thorough understanding of Object Oriented Programming concepts, Android application architecture, and software design patterns.
• Experience with Android libraries and best practices when it comes to communicating with RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Automated testing via Junit and platform-specific frameworks like Robolectric and Espresso.
• Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate with stakeholders at different levels of abstraction (requirements, architecture, and code).
• Understanding of Agile Methodologies.

Nice-to-Have's:

• Knowledge of new and upcoming SDK components in the Android space.
• Good understanding of design patterns such as MVP, and how they can be applied to Android development.
• Knowledge of security protocols such as OAuth and OpenID.
• Securing data using the Android Keystore.
• Developing with accessibility in mind.

What’s in it for you?

Besides being a cool team, 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 succeed. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Continued career advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to strong mentorship and leadership examples.
• Opportunities to be a valuable member of a close-knit, collaborative team that encourages networking.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.

Job Skills

Active Learning, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W: 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: 2025-02-21

Application Deadline: 2025-03-31

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients, and communities.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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About the company

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is a diversified financial services company. The Company provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management services, insurance, investor services, and capital markets products and services on a global basis.