Associate Director - Technology Lead

What is the opportunity?

As an Associate Director, Senior Lead Developer at RBC Capital Markets in Toronto, this individual will spearhead a development team within the Client Banking Digital & Data Technology division. The role demands profound expertise in Java, caching technologies, multi-threading highly scalable applications , SQL Server, and Cloud technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the creation and implementation of cutting-edge banking applications that are cloud-compatible, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with the latest technological standards.

What will you do?

• Lead and mentor a team of developers in crafting software solutions that leverage cloud technologies for enhanced scalability and resilience.

• Implement caching solutions with technologies like GridGain and MemSQL, and integrate these with cloud-based environments.

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications, utilizing the Spring framework and cloud-native patterns.

• Drive the adoption of cloud services and tools to improve development processes and application performance.

• Stay current with cloud computing trends and emerging technologies to ensure the team's solutions remain cutting-edge.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into cloud-compatible software solutions.

• Guide the team through the full software development lifecycle with a focus on Agile and DevOps practices

• Ensure all developed applications meet strict security standards and comply with industry regulations.

• Mentor and coach team members, encouraging their professional growth and adherence to best practices.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• 12 years of designing and coding application programs; performing testing for developed applications.

• Leadership experience with a track record of successfully managing development teams.

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

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

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to perform well under tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of the financial services industry, especially in areas related to client banking and digital technologies, is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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.

• Flexible work/life balance options.

• Opportunities to do challenging work.

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

Inclusion 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.