Technical Lead- Java

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a key leader in application development to oversee data management solutions. This role requires 12+ years of experience in Java and Spring Boot, along with expertise in distributed data systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, providing thought leadership for data solutions, and ensuring project alignment with strategy. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program, along with an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation

Leadership coaching opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL, Microservices.
• Hands-on development of Kafka messaging applications.
• Experience with relational and in-memory databases like MemSQL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs.
• Provide thought leadership for Data and Services solutions.
• Coordinate the end-to-end data Intake Process.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

GraphQL

Microservices

Kafka messaging applications

API/Web Services

Database Query performance tuning

Containerization

DevOps/automation tools

SQL optimization

Team leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Overview

What is the opportunity?

A key leadership role in application development within Wealth Management Technology, Data Services Canada. The role will be responsible for proving expertise and oversight in building and maintaining highly efficient next generation Data Management & Services solutions portfolio.

What will you do?

You will be required to collaborate with multiple project/program stakeholders, including the Business Units, Solution Architects, Business Systems Analysts, Development teams, Quality Assurance, IT infrastructure teams and third-party vendors.

• Conduit to front facing business/other stakeholders to understand their data needs across all capabilities/initiatives for planning and prioritization
• Provide thought leadership and be responsible for delivering highly efficient Data and Services solutions through multiple projects
• Provide Technical Direction, Anticipate/Obtain Resolution of issues & implement Solutions for the integration of DMI projects into Wealth Management’s & RBC’s infrastructure environment
• Responsible for timely coordination of the end-to-end data Intake Process, that includes proposals, funding approvals and delivery
• Support functions across various groups including program/project managers, architects, development and production support teams
• Accountable for regular reporting of the Data portfolio, including status(budget, progress), alignment to overall strategy and overall capability reporting
• Resolves complex issues and conflicts (including architectural direction vs project constraints); escalates to executive level where required
• Provide leadership and oversight to technical team

The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind, understand user needs and align them with the products that are being created. Ultimately, you are motivated by the desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 12+ years of professional experience with Java/Spring Boot/GraphQL/Microservices
• Experience developing Kafka messaging applications
• Experience developing API / Web Services, REST, Messaging based Applications like MQ, Kubernetes
• Database Query performance tuning experience
• Experience with Enterprise applications and Systems like Traditional RDBMS, InMemory distributed databases (MemSQL), Cassendra
• Hands-on experience on developing complex Stored procedure and SQL tuning
• Experience with Containerization and DevOps/automation methods/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

Nice to have:

• Working knowledge of implementing monitoring and dashboard solutions leveraging ELK
• Recent experience in query profiling, query optimization, performance monitoring, tuning on in-memory DB and relational database. Hands-on experience with data modelling including logical and physical database design
• Prior experience working with distributed in-memory DB (MemSQL, Maria DB)
• Strong understanding of Data warehousing concepts, dimensional Star Schema and Snowflakes Schema methodology
• Strong technical knowledge of database architecture, distributed data storage and management principles, with experience using related technologies
• Familiarity with any Cloud Technologies (Openshift, Azure)

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

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Job Skills

Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Design, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), Docker (Software), ETL Processing, GraphQL (Query Language), Group Problem Solving, Java, Kubernetes, Leadership, Microservices Architecture, Performance Tuning, Quality Management, Red Hat OpenShift, Relational Database, Requirements Analysis, Spring Boot, SQL Optimization, SQL Server Performance Tuning, Teamwork, Technical Direction

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: 2025-10-08

Application Deadline: 2025-10-31

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

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