Associate Director, Lead Software Developer

RBC; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Capital Markets LLC in Jersey City, NJ seeks an Associate Director, Lead Software Developer to drive design and development of scalable front-end and back-end applications for trades processing. You will lead architecture initiatives, coach developers, and deliver robust software in a hybrid remote environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and 8 years of full-stack experience, with emphasis on trade processing and Agile SDLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applied computer science, or a related field, plus 8 years of progressively responsible experience in Full- Stack Software Development.
• Experience in Trade Processing Lifecycle and Agile Software Development Lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with File Transfer and Messaging Protocols and code management controls.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders on fixed income and equity trade processing changes.
• Lead application architecture initiatives and design scalable front-end and back-end applications.
• Coach junior developers, perform code reviews and conduct sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Develop automated tests to ensure quality and reliability; manage offshore Malaysia developers.

Skills

Application Development

Application Integrations

Application Maintenance

Applications Architecture

Detail-Oriented

Enterprise Application Delivery

Group Problem Solving

Programming Languages

SDLC

System Applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

RBC Capital Markets LLC seeks an Associate Director, Lead Software Developer in Jersey City, NJ to collaborate with business and other stakeholders on fixed income and equity trades processing changes. Lead application architecture initiatives and implement technical solutions. Design, develop, and maintain

scalable front-end and back-end applications. Manage Offshore Malaysian developers, responsible for providing support for Tech Currency and other lights development. Collaborate with the technology groups to adopt reusable frameworks and components and contribute to building further reusable assets. Solve technical challenges, delivering clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Coach junior developers and perform code reviews. Perform sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to align on team goals. Develop and execute automated tests to ensure quality and reliability of code. Hybrid remote work permitted.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in applied computer science, or a related field, plus 8 years of progressively responsible experience in Full- Stack Software Development (Front-end and Back-end), Trade Processing Lifecycle, Agile Software Development Lifecycle Process, File Transfer and Messaging Protocols, Code Management and Code Controls.

The salary for this job is $193,461 per year. This salary does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture;
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals; and
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value.

Job Skills

Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications

Additional Job Details

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Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-11

Application Deadline:

2026-10-20

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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