Associate Director, Senior Developer, RAMPP Pre-Trade

RBC • Jersey City, NJ

1d • $135,000 - $225,000

About The Position

What is the opportunity? The Pre-Trade Sales and Trading team at RBC are undergoing significant investment to modernize the calculation and speed of their existing trading platform. Throughout 2026 and onwards we aim to move the business to a modern distributed system, utilizing HTML5/React, Python, Kubernetes and Docker for distribution. You will work as a Senior Backend Developer who owns the architecture and microservices layer of the trading platform, while collaborating closely with UI/UX teams to translate business requirements into platform capabilities. The ideal candidate is technically deep in backend systems, but comfortable translating sales, trader and quant needs into UI specifications that UI teams can execute against. The role will be based in New Jersey What will you do? Work with our Front office and quant trading teams to understand their existing pricing systems Lead with backend ownership: designing and building Python microservices for pricing and trading logic, architecting the distributed system using Kubernetes and Docker, and owning the API contracts that the frontend consumes Develop high quality service-oriented endpoints Work as necessary on the Front-End to deliver a consolidated platform What do you need to succeed? Must-have Strong Python and distributed systems experience Proven ability to design scalable microservices architectures Financial knowledge in any asset class Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications that other teams (like frontend or UX) can execute against. Nice-to-have HTML5/React experience What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Opportunities to work with the best in the field 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 working options fully supported. The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $135,000 - $225,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range 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. Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value.

Requirements

• Strong Python and distributed systems experience
• Proven ability to design scalable microservices architectures
• Financial knowledge in any asset class
• Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications that other teams (like frontend or UX) can execute against.

Nice To Haves

• HTML5/React experience

Responsibilities

• Work with our Front office and quant trading teams to understand their existing pricing systems
• Lead with backend ownership: designing and building Python microservices for pricing and trading logic, architecting the distributed system using Kubernetes and Docker, and owning the API contracts that the frontend consumes
• Develop high quality service-oriented endpoints
• Work as necessary on the Front-End to deliver a consolidated platform

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• 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 working options fully supported.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed