Developer, RBC Amplify 2027, Halifax

Worky; Halifax; On-site; CAD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Amplify is an intensive summer innovation program in Canada designed to challenge students who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education. As a Developer, you will collaborate across business, data and programming teams to build a product that could disrupt our company and beyond.

Throughout the program you will access mentors, coaches and technical training, culminating in a fully functional prototype presented to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, graduating between Aug 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Understanding of programming languages, databases, platforms, frameworks, design techniques and tools, and web technologies.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in a business challenge with a focus on collaboration to develop an innovative product.
• Apply teamwork, critical thinking and leadership to help your team succeed in ambiguity.
• Research, design, create and deliver a fully functional prototype to RBC that solves a real business need.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and APIs to build your solution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, mentors and stakeholders to advance the project.
• Engage in training on design thinking, agile development and related tools.
• Prepare executive-style presentations and strategic communications for your project.

Skills

Programming languages

Databases

Platforms/frameworks

Design techniques

Code management tooling

Web technologies

Tools

Spring Frameworks

Angular

NodeJS

Flask

REST APIs

Job description

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, October 4th 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?

• 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 De vOp s 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

120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City

Bedford

Country

Canada

Work hours/week

37.5

Employment Type

Full time

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-09-07

Application Deadline

2026-10-05

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.