Senior Software Developer - Full Stack, GFT - Halifax

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial services firm in Halifax is seeking a professional to manage and implement multiple technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of fullstack development experience, proficiency in React, Node.js, and Java, and strong expertise in Kubernetes and SQL. This role involves collaborating across teams and developing scalable applications, making a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment. Join us to help drive technology solutions in our organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation

Stock options where applicable

World-class training program

Coaching and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fullstack development.
• Proficiency in React and backend technologies (Node.js/Java).
• Experience with Java streaming technologies and Spring boot framework.
• Proven experience in writing Technical Design documents and developing scalable applications.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Experience in backend SQL, DevOps, and Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent technology initiatives.
• Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks.
• Develop and execute end-to-end delivery of technology projects.
• Collaborate on cross-functional enterprise initiatives.
• Establish strong relationships across business units.

Skills

Active Learning

Agile Methodology

Application Integrations

Detail-Oriented

Emerging Technologies

Enterprise Application Delivery

Group Problem Solving

Programming Languages

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

React

Node.js

Java

Kubernetes

MySQL

DB2

Oracle

Jenkins

UCD

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Are you a talented, creative and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

The Financial crimes – AML IT team is undertaking multiple complex regulatory initiatives as part of RBC’s Financial compliance requirements. In this role you will be responsible for strategically planning and managing successful implementation of the above mentioned. The role will coordinate, develop, lead, communicate and execute activities to ensure objectives are accomplished based on time.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent technology initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner. Monitor and control activities according to plan.
• Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks. Analyze, mitigate and escalate where appropriate.
• Develop and execute on end-to-end delivery of technology projects and plan and execute all communication related to these.
• Collaborate and contribute on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.
• Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners. Collaborate with groups to define and achieve deliverables and ensure initiatives are effectively integrated into RBC procedures and processes.
• Hands on development of technical modules and guide the junior developers if required.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in fullstack development.
• Proficiency in React and backend technologies (Node.js/Java).
• Experience with Java streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka Streams, Java Streams API) and Spring boot framework.
• Proven experience in writing Technical Design documents and developing scalable applications.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Experience in backend SQL (MySQL, DB2, or Oracle), DevOps (Jenkins, UCD etc.) and Cloud (Azure, AWS etc.)

Nice-to-have:

• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers, strategic thinker.
• Experience with AML domain.

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 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.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address: 120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City: Bedford

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-08-12

Application Deadline: 2025-12-31

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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