Senior Full Stack Security Developer

Royal Bank of Canada • Burlington, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our innovative PayEdge Technology team at RBC, where we're building the security foundation for accounts payable and accounts receivable solutions. As a Full Stack Security Developer, you will take ownership of designing, developing, and implementing secure application systems that protect critical financial transactions. Your expertise will be essential in embedding security at every layer of our technology stack—from architecture and code review to deployment and ongoing threat mitigation. You'll apply advanced security knowledge, best practices, and risk assessment methodologies to every assignment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. If you're a security-minded developer with a strong technical foundation, proven expertise in secure coding practices, and proficiency in languages like Java and PHP with frameworks such as Spring Boot and Laravel, we invite you to help build the future of secure payments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of working experience with Laravel, PHP, and front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS and Angular framework
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java and SpringBoot
• 5+ years of experience working with RDBMS, e.g. MySQL, MSSQL, NoSQL, e.g. MongoDB, ELK and data streaming technologies (Kafka)
• Expert in OWASP, static/dynamic analysis, and common security tools including Burp Suite and OWASP Zap
• Strong skill in secure code review and remediation guidance
• Knowledge of API security, authentication/authorization (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect)
• Understanding of secrets management and secure configuration practices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, Vault, Security scanning tools, etc.)
• Familiarity with thread modeling methodologies (e.g. Stride, Pasta)
• Ability to work in an Agile environment
• Excellent and professional communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to articulate complex topics in a clear and concise manner

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with major architectural styles, such as Microservices, React or Event-driven systems
• Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture and API integration
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Github Copilot, Windsurf, Claude Code) to improve the productivity and quality
• Ability to design and build AI-enabled security tools, such as: Automated vulnerability triage and remediation suggestions; AI-driven threat modeling assistants; Intelligent code analysis and risk scoring systems
• Background in penetration testing or red teaming
• Knowledge of Azure and OpenShift container platform
• Knowledge of AI security risk
• CISSP certification

Responsibilities

• Lead application security reviews, threat modeling, and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they reach production
• Own application security vulnerability management, from discovery through remediation and validation
• Design and implement automated security testing frameworks to enforce secure coding practices across the development lifecycle
• Manage security release cycles and coordinate security patches across the organization
• Support compliance and regulatory processes, including PCI certification, penetration testing, and annual security assessments
• Identify and recommend security improvements to strengthen our overall application security posture
• Mentor development and security teams through targeted training and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholders to integrate security into agile project workflows
• Champion security best practices as a trusted technical advisor

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• competitive compensation
• commissions
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees