Lead Software Developer | London, UK

Royal Bank of Canada; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their London team. This role involves designing and developing high-availability, low-latency systems for cash trading, leading a team of developers, and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet business needs. The successful candidate will bring extensive Java experience and a passion for engineering excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Participation in re-engineering projects

Coaching and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and developing distributed systems.
• Solid hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java 8 or later.
• Good knowledge of relational databases and messaging technology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall design and development of cash trade management systems.
• Lead and mentor other developers to elevate the team's skillset.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and business analysts.

Skills

Active Learning

Agile Methodology

Detail-Oriented

Programming Languages

Tools

Java

Spring framework

GitHub

JIRA

Job description

Lead Software Developer

Royal Bank of Canada London, United Kingdom

Royal Bank of Canada London, United Kingdom

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a lead java developer you will join a highly talented team that develops & maintains high-availability low-latency real-time systems in the Cash trading space in RBC Capital Markets.

You will work on exciting projects that include building new applications and enhancing the existing ones covering cash trade capture and process flows

Exhibit an engineering mind-set, be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full technology stack

What will you do?

• Contribute to the overall design and development of RBC's Cash trade management systems.
• Lead and mentor other developers to elevate the entire team's skillset and mind-set.
• Collaborate closely with product owner, business analysts as well as business users including sales and trading to understand needs and translate them into system requirements.
• Develop a deep understanding of the currency flows in RBC and proactively seek for technical
• Set high development standards by developing high-performant, reusable, reliable and efficient systems.
• Provide Level 2 support as needed

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Extensive experience in designing and developing distributed systems (multi-threaded, low latency Java based systems is a MUST).
• Solid hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java 8 or later with Spring framework.
• Good knowledge of relational databases and any messaging technology ( e.g. Solace/IBM MQ)
• Knack for writing clean, readable java code with unit tests
• Ability to multi-task effectively and provide timely updates

Nice-to-have

• Business knowledge of Capital Markets areas previously supported (any asset class).
• Experience with 'Agile' style development methods
• DevOps experience with continuous integration/delivery best-practices, technologies and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Ansible, SonarQube, Checkmarx.

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
• Participation in a re-engineering project to streamline and optimise the estate.
• Make a difference - do mission critical work in the most sophisticated capital markets business Worldwide
• Join a high performance, delivery oriented, international technology team
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

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:

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-09

Application Deadline:

2025-06-21
Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

I nclusion 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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