Senior Full-Stack Developer

RBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our innovation team in Malaysia. You will build rapid proofs-of-concept, work closely with wealth management teams across Europe and Asia, and shape opportunities into scalable digital solutions.

You will employ modern frontend and backend technologies, AI workflows, and a strong focus on security, maintainability, and enterprise delivery. The role requires hands-on full-stack expertise, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a full-stack developer.
• Experience building modern frontend apps with React/Angular/TypeScript/JavaScript/HTML/CSS.
• Backend experience with Java, Spring Boot, Python or Node.js.
• Knowledge of security gateways and protocols (JWT, OAuth2.0, OIDC, SSL).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs (Swagger, SOAP).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of distributed cloud apps (OpenShift, Docker, AWS, Azure).
• Full SDLC experience with CI/CD and testing before release.
• Experience using AI development tools or similar workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship rapid POCs end-to-end with stakeholder feedback.
• Lead discovery conversations with business teams to understand pain points and outcomes.
• Clarify ambiguous problems and drive solution options to delivery.
• Architect clean, handoff-ready solutions balancing speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with compliance, security, and platform teams to design responsibly.
• Utilize AI tools and agent-based workflows to prototype, test and document.
• Create demos, narratives, and go/no-go recommendations for go/scale/pivot decisions.
• Communicate clearly to partners and turn ideas into tangible outcomes.
• Contribute reusable patterns and accelerators to speed up the team.

Skills

React

Angular

TypeScript

JavaScript

Java

Spring Boot

Python

Node.js

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

AWS

Azure

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Swagger

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a talented passionate Senior Full-Stack Developer who moves fast, takes ownership from day one, and enjoys building digital solutions that create real business impact. You will work closely with the wealth management Europe and Asia business teams to identify problems, shape opportunities, rapidly prototype solutions, validate ideas, and help transition high-potential concepts to internal technology teams for scalable delivery.

This role sits within a small innovation team designed to move quickly inside a large enterprise. We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating in ambiguity, engaging directly with stakeholders, bringing structure to unclear problems, proposing solutions, and driving work forward.

In this role, you will use modern full-stack technologies and AI development tools such as Claude Code, Windsurf, agentic workflows, and similar tools as a core part of your engineering workflow, while maintaining a high bar for quality, security, and maintainability.

What you’ll do:

• Build and ship rapid POCs end-to-end, validating ideas quickly and iterating based on real stakeholder feedback.
• Lead discovery conversation with business teams to understand pain points, workflows, constraints, and desired outcomes.
• Bring structure to ambiguous problems by clarifying outcomes, shaping solution options, and driving work forward.
• Architect clean, handoff-ready solutions that balance speed, scalability, maintainability, security, and enterprise delivery considerations.
• Work proactively with compliance, risk, security, architecture, platform, and internal technology teams to design responsibly and support transition to delivery.
• Use AI development tools and agent-based workflows as a force multiplier for prototyping, development, testing and documentation while maintaining strong engineering judgement.
• Create clear demos, solution narratives, and go/no-go recommendations on when to persist, scale or pivot an idea.
• Build trusted relationships with business partners by communicating clearly and turning ideas into tangible outcomes.
• Contribute reusable patterns, accelerators, and technical approaches that help the innovation team move faster over time.

Must-have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a full-stack developer, with hands-on experience building and delivering web applications.
• Experience building modern frontend applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Backend development experience with Java, Sprint Boot, Python, Node.js or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of security gateways and protocols (JWT, OAuth2.0, OIDC, SSL Certificates).
• Hands on experience designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting RESTful API and interface specifications (Swagger, SOAP).
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MSSQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of developing distributed cloud applications (OpenShift, Docker, AWS, Azure).
• Full software development life-cycle experience with CI/CD and testing prior to release.
• Experience using AI development tools such as Claude Code, Windsurf, agentic workflows or similar tools.
• Strong engineering judgment across code quality, testing, maintainability, security and documentation.
• Curiosity and learning agility, with the ability to quickly evaluate and apply new technologies, tools, and patterns.
• Ability to work independently with ownership while collaborating effectively within a team.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with the financial space in investments and wealth management.
• Exposure to data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks.
• Product and design sensibility, with the ability to create intuitive, user-friendly experiences.

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Angular, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript, MongoDB, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Programming Languages, React.js, Red Hat OpenShift, RESTful APIs, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), TypeScript, Web Development

Additional Job Details

Address

PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA

City

Putrajaya

Country

Malaysia

Work hours/week

40

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-07-03

Application Deadline

2026-10-31

Note

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.