Senior Full Stack Developer, Research Technology

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Capital Markets is seeking a senior full-stack developer in Toronto to drive the development and deployment of digital research applications powering Global Research workflows from ideation to publication.

You will work with business stakeholders to design and build modern applications, embracing new technologies and DevOps practices. The role emphasizes collaboration, code quality, and advancing legacy systems to new tech stacks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend and backend development experience using object oriented and functional methodologies (Angular/React/JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java).
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with UI projects using Angular/React and REST APIs for microservices.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and modernize a portfolio of applications powering Equity Research processes.
• Design and implement full-stack solutions including web front-end, back-end services, and data pipelines with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, development team, and QA to deliver quality products.
• Practice engineering best practices: code reviews, unit testing, static analysis, and architecture documentation.
• Upgrade legacy systems and adopt newer tech stacks to support business objectives.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Angular

React.js

JavaScript

Python

Java (Programming Language)

C Sharp (Programming Language)

DevOps

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

What is the opportunity?

The Capital Markets Research Technology team plays a key role in engaging clients and promoting the expertise of RBC Capital Markets overall. We are seeking a senior full-stack developer who will be responsible for the development, enhancement and deployment of digital research applications which power the Capital Markets Global Research business’ critical workflows from ideation to publication.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Capital Markets Research Technology team plays a key role in engaging clients and promoting the expertise of RBC Capital Markets overall. We are seeking a senior full-stack developer who will be responsible for the development, enhancement and deployment of digital research applications which power the Capital Markets Global Research business’ critical workflows from ideation to publication.

We are looking for an experienced developer to join the team who is quick to adapt to new technologies and enthusiastic about working with business stakeholders on requirements, designing and building applications.

What will you do?

• Build, maintain and modernize a portfolio of applications powering Equity Research processes.
• Design and implement full-stack solutions including web front-end, back-end services, and data pipelines, leveraging modern DevOps including Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes for CI/CD.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, development team, and QA to deliver quality products.
• Follow industry best practices through the whole development process: code reviews, unit testing, static code analysis, and design diagrams to document architectural and implementation decisions.
• Enhance architecture and upgrade legacy systems, to support business objectives, while taking advantage of opportunities to move to newer tech stacks.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• 5+ years of experience in frontend and backend development using object oriented and functional methodologies, Angular/React/JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java with knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Expertise with relational databases and non-relational databases. E.g. MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Experience with UI projects using Angular, React, or other JavaScript frameworks, and leveraging REST API’s for micro services.
• Comfortable applying engineering best practices for Test Driven Development, integration testing, version control, Continuous Integration and Deployment.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Cloud technologies such as Databricks and Snowflake.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud deployment.
• Experience in Financial Services and/or Research publishing.
• Experience working with GenAI models.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies.

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.

• Opportunity to develop industry-leading solutions that target cyber security concerns within a mature organization
• 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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

#TechPJ

Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Angular, Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Back-End Development, C Sharp (Programming Language), Detail-Oriented, DevOps, Enterprise Application Delivery, Full Stack Development, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript, Microsoft .NET Development, Microsoft Azure Databricks, Programming Languages, Python (Programming Language), React.js, Snowflake (Platform), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications, Web Application Development, Web Development

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:

2026-08-27

Application Deadline:

2026-09-27

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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