Associate Director, Senior eTrading Developer

RBC•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$135,000 - $225,000

About The Position

RBC Capital Markets is seeking an experienced Java developer with strong server-side expertise and knowledge of low-latency systems for its Credit eTrading technology team. The role focuses on developing and maintaining enterprise-grade backend systems and server-side applications for Global Spread Products. The developer will work with engineers to design, develop, and support mission-critical trading systems. Full-stack capabilities are beneficial, but server-side development is the primary mandate. The role is part of the Global Spread Products team within Credit eTrading, a fast-paced environment where the work directly affects trading operations and business outcomes. It includes building and improving a scalable data platform for analytics and AI tools across trading and banking divisions, managing data pipelines and analytics products, and improving system performance and cost efficiency. The position also establishes standardized eTrading workflows and develops performance-critical systems where low-latency optimization is essential. The developer partners with business teams and leadership to support product adoption, identify technical bottlenecks, and prioritize improvements. The position is full-time and salaried, based at Goldman Sachs Tower, 30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, New Jersey. The stated expected salary range is $135,000–$225,000, depending on factors including experience, skills, registration status, market conditions, and business needs. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus and benefits. The role offers flexible work arrangements, training and development opportunities, and opportunities to take on progressively more complex projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
At least 10 years of hands-on experience developing Java and J2EE/JEE technologies, with an emphasis on server-side development.
Proven ability to translate complex business problems into robust, well-tested data products used by demanding stakeholders.
Mandatory multithreading experience.
Experience with low-latency performance optimization and understanding of techniques to minimize latency in high-frequency trading systems.
Ability to work effectively with business teams and technical partners, handle competing priorities professionally, and keep projects aligned with business goals.

Nice To Haves

Full-stack development capabilities.
Familiarity with capital markets operations, client engagement models, or investment banking workflows.
Familiarity with enterprise messaging systems such as Solace.
Experience with entity resolution, graph-based data structures, or event-driven data products.

Responsibilities

Build and improve a scalable data platform that powers analytics and AI tools across trading and banking divisions, including data pipelines, analytics products, system performance, and cost efficiency.
Create standardized processes and operational approaches for eTrading workflows, including model packaging, deployment standards, and reproducible training methods.
Develop performance-critical trading systems and optimize them for low latency.
Partner with business teams to understand their needs, manage expectations, and ensure new products are adopted and scaled across the organization.
Collaborate with leadership to identify technical bottlenecks, recommend platform improvements, and prioritize work to maximize long-term efficiency.
Design, develop, and support mission-critical trading systems for Global Spread Products.
Develop and maintain enterprise-grade backend systems and server-side applications.