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Associate Director, Lead Developer (Java)

@ Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

Royal Bank of Canada is hiring an Associate Director and Lead Developer for its Capital Markets platform in Toronto. The role designs, codes and tests Java applications, builds APIs, and reviews and maintains large-scale programming systems. The posting states a full-time salaried role of 37.5 hours per week, with a comprehensive Total Rewards Program and bonuses.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and code Java application programs and perform testing
  • Review, analyze and modify large-scale programming systems
  • Ensure operating efficiency of existing application systems
  • Analyze organizational needs for application development

Requirements summary:

  • 8+ years Java application development with Spring, Hibernate and databases
  • 5+ years reviewing and modifying large-scale programming systems
  • Experience developing APIs and exposing datasets through business logic
  • Ten years maintaining application systems and analyzing organizational needs
  • Capital markets experience is a plus

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience8+ years
Hours per week37.5
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Paid training

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Royal Bank of Canada

Stock listing: TSX:RY · NYSE:RY · Source checked: 2026-11-02

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Full company description

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact. http://rbc.com/legalstuff. La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social. https://www.rbc.com/conditions-dutilisation/

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J5, CA
  • 1 Place Ville-Marie, Montreal, QC H3B 1Z3, CA
  • 2 Park St, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 100 Bishopsgate, London, England EC2N 4AA, GB
  • Persiaran Apec, Cyberjaya, Selangor 63000, MY
  • 60 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US
Business categories
  • Wealth Management
  • Commercial Lending
  • Finance
  • Banking
  • Payments
  • Asset Management
  • Insurance
  • Lending
  • Financial Services
  • Financial Exchanges
Other recorded names
  • Royal Bank of Canada
  • RBC
Specialties
  • finance
  • banking
  • investing
  • insurance
  • financial planning
  • wealth management
  • and capital markets
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
22,251,000

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Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market…

FieldValue
IndustryBanking
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
Specialtiesfinancebankinginvestinginsurancefinancial planningwealth managementand capital markets
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Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Provides information on the detailed technical design and development of applications using JAVA, and existing and emerging technology platforms. Applies experience and seasoned knowledge, skills, and practices to perform a variety of assignments.

What will you do?

  • Designing and coding application programs; performing testing for developed applications.

  • Reviewing, analyzing, and modifying programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system.

  • Ensuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintaining records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.

  • Conducting analyses of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

  • 8+ years of designing and coding application programs; developing Java-based applications, including experience with Spring , Hibernate , Databases.

  • 5+ years of reviewing, analyzing, and modifying programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system.

  • Experience in developing APIs , implement business logic exposing datasets.

  • Ten years of ensuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintaining records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.

  • Ten years of conducting analyses of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with Capital markets will be a big plus.

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.

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Job Skills

Application Development, Application Testing, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Multi-Level Communication, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), System Applications, System Integration Testing (SIT), Technical Writing, Technology Platforms

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:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-19

Application Deadline:

2026-11-20

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.

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