Associate Director, Lead Developer (Java)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking an experienced Java developer to design and code applications across large-scale platforms in the Capital Markets sector.

The role emphasizes Java with Spring and Hibernate, API development, testing, debugging, and ongoing system enhancements. Strong collaboration and documentation are essential for delivering reliable, scalable solutions in a fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing and coding Java-based applications with Spring and Hibernate.
• 5+ years reviewing and modifying programming systems for large-scale deployments.
• Experience developing APIs and exposing datasets with business logic.
• Ten years ensuring operating efficiency and documenting system revisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and code application programs; perform testing for developed apps.
• Review, analyze, modify programming systems; test, debug and install for large-scale systems.
• Maintain operating efficiency of existing applications and document revisions.
• Analyze organizational needs to develop and implement application systems.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate

APIs

Testing

Debugging

SQL Databases

Capital markets

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Provides information on the detailed technical design and development of applications using JAVA, and existing and emerging technology platforms. Applies experience and seasoned knowledge, skills, and practices to perform a variety of assignments.

What will you do?

• Designing and coding application programs; performing testing for developed applications.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and modifying programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system.
• Ensuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintaining records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.
• Conducting analyses of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• 8+ years of designing and coding application programs; developing Java-based applications, including experience with Spring , Hibernate , Databases.
• 5+ years of reviewing, analyzing, and modifying programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system.
• Experience in developing APIs , implement business logic exposing datasets.
• Ten years of ensuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintaining records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.
• Ten years of conducting analyses of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Capital markets will be a big plus.

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.

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Job Skills

Application Development, Application Testing, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Multi-Level Communication, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), System Applications, System Integration Testing (SIT), Technical Writing, Technology Platforms

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-19

Application Deadline:

2026-11-06

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.