Developer Intern

Royal Bank of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Amplify invites talented students to join a summer development program in Calgary, where you will collaborate with business, data, and programming experts to research, design, and deliver a fully functional prototype addressing real RBC challenges.

You will access mentorship, coaching, and training in design thinking, agile practices, and cutting-edge technologies. The experience culminates in executive presentations and a project pitch to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college/university and graduating Aug 2027–Jun 2028.
• Understanding of programming languages, databases, platforms, frameworks and web tech.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Creative, analytical, self-driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and develop solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms or mobile/web development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Immerse in a business challenge with a focus on collaboration to develop an innovative product.
• Apply teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership to navigate ambiguity.
• Research, design, create and deliver a fully functional prototype for RBC.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with experts, mentors, and stakeholders to build the solution.
• Engage in training on design thinking, agile, and related tools.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and project communications.

Skills

Programming languages

Agile methodologies

Communication

Leadership

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary student (graduating Aug 2027–Jun 2028)

Tools

Cloud platforms

Mobile app development

DevOps tools

Full-stack tech (Spring, Angular, NodeJS, Flask)

API development (Rest/GraphQL)

Job description

What is Amplify?

RBC Amplify is an intensive summer innovation program that will put your skills to the test while building a product that could disrupt our company and beyond. If you’re a bright mind with fresh ideas, top of your class, own the hackathon circuit and are passionate about innovation, we want you!

Please note the application deadline is Sunday, November 15th at 11:59pm EST

What is the opportunity?

As a Developer you will collaborate, innovate, ideate and build in a flexible, start-up environment.

You will tackle real RBC business challenges as a member of a cross-functional team of specialists (think: business, data, and programming) by developing a product or solution that you pitch to stakeholders at the end of the summer.

Over the course of the program, you will have access to subject matter experts, coaches, mentors, as well as technical and professional training and resources to bring your idea to life.

What will you do? Discover. Research. Build. Pitch.

• Immerse yourself in a business challenge with an intense focus on collaboration to develop an innovative product.

• You will be challenged to step outside your comfort zone while applying your teamwork, critical thinking, communication and leadership skills to help your team succeed in ambiguity.

• You will be expected to research, design, create and deliver a fully functional prototype to RBC that solves a real business need.

• Work with cutting edge and industry standard technologies

• Work with subject matter experts, mentors, executive sponsors and stakeholders (technology and business) to build your solution.

• Engage in continuous learning through various training opportunities including design thinking, agile development, and other tools.

• Executive presentations, developing strategy and communications for your project.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, graduating between August 2027 and June 2028 (College, Undergrad, Master's or PhD).

• Understanding of programming languages, databases, platforms, frameworks, design techniques and tools, code management tooling, and/or web technologies.

• Understanding of Agile methodologies and processes.

• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written).

• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Ability to challenge the status quo and think outside the box to develop solutions.

AND one or more of the following:

• Experience with cloud platforms and related technology.

• Experience with mobile application development.

• Experience with DevOps tools and processes.

• Experience with full-stack technologies such as Spring Frameworks, Angular, NodeJS, Flask, etc.

• Experience with service-based architectures and API development (Rest, GraphQL, etc.)

Nice to have

• Experience with hackathons.

• Comfortable working with and presenting to stakeholders and large audiences

• Expressed interest or previous experience in the financial industry or FinTech.

• Practical experience in web or mobile development.

• Experience in agile or design thinking methodologies or frameworks.

• Experience using Figma

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 unique summer experience with the chance to develop a career at RBC.

• Engage with leaders across RBC who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities.

• Team up with students from diverse backgrounds and build lasting professional relationships.

• Be a part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing team.

• Contribute to real projects that can make a difference and have a lasting impact at RBC.

• Tons of opportunity to grow specific skills for your future.

• An all-around fun, innovative, and comfortable work environment

Amplify 2027

Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Communication, Creativity, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: 335 8 AVE SW:CALGARYCity: CalgaryCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)Pay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-10-26Application Deadline: 2026-11-16Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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