Lead Full Stack Developer (Python/Node.js)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Full Stack Developer in Toronto to build and manage data platforms for Data Science. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in data engineering, proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, and expertise in technologies like Python, SQL, and Docker. This role offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and value delivery. You'll be responsible for developing responsive applications while working closely with data scientists and stakeholders to ensure the success of various projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance

Development opportunities through coaching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering solutions.
• Experience with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage data platforms and pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.

Skills

Python

SQL

JavaScript

React

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Docker

Kubernetes

Flask

Node.JS

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a full stack developer, you will be responsible for building and managing data platforms and pipelines for Data Science with appropriate data governance and security. You will work with data scientists and peer data engineers to actively solve business problems and delivering value using agile methodology. You will work with technical and business stakeholders to build and maintain an optimized and scalable data pipeline and democratize data. You will participate in the architecture review and approval process. You will also be responsible for working closely with data scientists in the area of data ingestion and feature engineering, establishing coding best practices, maintaining and managing technical documentation and incident triaging and resolution.

What will you do?

As part of Data Engineering team, you will encompass an end to end view from data sourcing, lineage, quality, transformation and storage.

• Develop responsive web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Collaborate with designers and backend developers to deliver high-quality products
• Collaborate with Data scientists, Process Engineers, and Business Stakeholders to develop data pipelines, and assist with prescriptive and predictive analytics through consolidated data
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness
• Mentor junior team members

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of hands‑on experience in the following key areas:
• • Data engineering solutions: Python, SQL Server, Hadoop, Spark
  • API: Flask, Node.JS, Django, and Microservices technologies, FastAPI
  • Automation/DevOps: Github Actions, Airflow, UCD, Selenium and similar technologies
  • Cloud technologies: Openshift, PCF, Docker, Kubernetes, serviceNow
  • Git & code version management
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration
• Strong SQL skills and database design knowledge
• Experience with at least one modern front‑end framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and event‑driven architectures
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Have experience using UI/UX tools life Figma, Balsamiq

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, etc.)
• Knowledge of build tools (Webpack, Babel, etc.)
• Security frameworks: LDAP, Kerberos, OAuth 2.0, Vault integration
• Knowledge of AWS
• Knowledge of VMs
• Tableau

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 bonus and flexible benefits
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• Flexible work/life balance

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Job Skills

AngularJS, Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Python (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address: BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-19

Application Deadline: 2026-01-23

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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