Backend Developer

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank in Toronto is seeking a talented Software Developer to join its Digital Technology team. You will design and develop scalable software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 2+ years of experience in backend development and cloud applications. The bank offers a comprehensive rewards program, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities for challenging work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in backend development languages like Java or NodeJS.
• 2+ years of experience in distributed cloud applications.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and source code management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional products.
• Mentor junior developers and lead best practices in software engineering.

Skills

Active Learning

Agile Methodology

Detail-Oriented

Programming Languages

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

Azure

Splunk

Dynatrace

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer to join our innovative Digital Technology team. As a key technical leader, you will drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performing, and secure software solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior developers, and lead the adoption of best practices in software engineering to meet evolving business needs.

What Will You Do?

• Create new services and customer-facing applications using the latest technologies which will shape the future of banking for RBC
• Write highly scalable, high performance, maintainable and reusable services
• Seek out knowledge about new technologies and how they can be used to solve current and foreseeable challenges
• Work within an agile product team comprised of technical, product and business team members, collaborating with everyone to deliver exceptional products.
• Be responsible for your team health and work culture. Provide support and coaching for members of your team.
• Champion a diverse and inclusive team culture

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must have

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or related technical field (e.g. EE, physics or mathematics), or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience writing code in a backend development language (Java/NodeJS).
• 2+ years of experience developing distributed cloud applications (OpenShift, Docker, Azure)
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and interface specifications (Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Experience working within coding standards, code reviews and source code management.
• Experience supporting production-level software and using monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace).
• Working knowledge of software design best practices, including design patterns.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a continuous integration/delivery setting (DevOps) - we go to production every day.
• Experience writing automated testing (unit, functional, performance).
• Excellent communication, including the ability to simplify technical details into human terms, and interact with non-technical parties such as product owners and business analysts.

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, 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: 2026-01-13

Application Deadline: 2026-01-31

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 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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