Senior Software Developer- Java

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work within Wealth Management Global IT Data Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java and associated database technologies. This hands-on role offers the chance to contribute to innovative solutions and grow within a dynamic team. Competitive compensation and flexible work options are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience with Java/Spring Boot/GraphQL/Microservices.
• Experience with developing API/Web Services, REST, Messaging-based applications like Kafka.
• Hands-on experience with complex stored procedures and SQL tuning.

Responsibilities

• Code/design for projects, tracking and resolving technical issues.
• Contribute to successful solution development.
• Assist DevOps/support teams with troubleshooting.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

GraphQL

Microservices

Kafka

Messaging-based applications

Containerization

Agile

SQL tuning

Job description

Overview

What is the opportunity?

Working within Wealth Management Global IT Data Services Canada, you will be our Senior Software Engineer leveraging Java and database technologies such as Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Kafka, in-memory distributed databases (MemSQL), and IBM integration stack: ACE (App Connect Enterprise), MQ, and various API / web service development. You will join a dynamic, highly technical team with a track record of delivering multiple innovative solutions. This is a hands-on, independent role with opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Code/design for small to large projects/programs, identifying, tracking and resolving technical issues
• Contribute to successful solution development and delivery by identifying risks and developing/recommending mitigation strategies
• Provide input and work with other teams to create new and modify existing database or infrastructure objects based on required functionality
• Participate in walkthrough reviews of all technical design, specifications, programs and unit test plans
• Assist the DevOps/support teams in activities such as troubleshooting high-priority implementation issues and production investigations

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 8+ years of professional experience with Java/Spring Boot/GraphQL/Microservices
• Experience developing API / Web Services, REST, Messaging-based applications like Kafka, MQ, Kubernetes
• Experience with Snowflake would be a big advantage
• Database query performance tuning experience
• Experience with enterprise applications and systems like traditional RDBMS, in-memory distributed databases (MemSQL), Cassandra
• Hands-on experience developing complex stored procedures and SQL tuning
• Experience with containerization and DevOps/automation tools (OpenShift, Docker)
• Experience with mainstream programming languages (Java) as well as scripting languages
• Experience with multiple platforms (Unix/Linux, Windows) in both Agile and Waterfall environments

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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-09-15

Application Deadline: 2025-09-30

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

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