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 flowsExhibit an engineering mind-set, be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full technology stackWhat will you do?
1. Contribute to the overall design and development of RBC’s Cash trade management systems.
2. Lead and mentor other developers to elevate the entire team’s skillset and mind-set.
3. 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.
4. Develop a deep understanding of the currency flows in RBC and proactively seek for technical
5. Set high development standards by developing high-performant, reusable, reliable and efficient systems.
6. Provide Level 2 support as needed
What do you need to succeed?Must-have
7. Extensive experience in designing and developing distributed systems (multi-threaded, low latency Java based systems is a MUST).
8. Solid hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java 8 or later with Spring framework.
9. Good knowledge of relational databases and any messaging technology ( e.g. Solace/IBM MQ)
10. Knack for writing clean, readable java code with unit tests
11. Ability to multi-task effectively and provide timely updates
Nice-to-have
12. Business knowledge of Capital Markets areas previously supported (any asset class).
13. Experience with ‘Agile’ style development methods
14. 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.
15. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
16. Participation in a re-engineering project to streamline and optimise the estate.
17. Make a difference - do mission critical work in the most sophisticated capital markets business Worldwide
18. Join a high performance, delivery oriented, international technology team
19. Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
20. 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 SkillsActive 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:
2025-08-26Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt 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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