Staff Software Developer - Java (Global Security)

RBC • Toronto, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a highly technical Staff Software Developer (with whom DevOps automation is second nature). You’ll be working with a skilled team of developers to design, build, deploy and support highly scalable applications on hybrid cloud infrastructure. The team is responsible for executing the ‘Security-As-A-Service’ strategy – Delivering API’s, end-to-end automations, and AI capabilities to critical RBC platforms and processes. Applications across RBC consume these services to automate and embed security within their applications.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development, including a working knowledge of Java and Spring Boot framework
• 7+ years relevant technical experience in DevOps, IaaS, SRE or Cloud
• Experience with building and consuming REST APIs and associated security protocols (such as OAuth)
• Experience building containerized applications using Microservice architecture
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading or mentoring developers

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Azure and OpenShift
• Experience with GitHub Actions
• Solid understanding of Cyber Security practices
• Experience designing or implementing agentic AI solutions in production environments
• Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, Model Context Protocol (MCP), or AI-driven tools

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and support highly available and critical Security Infrastructure API’s
• Containerize and deploy applications to Kubernetes platforms such as OpenShift, AWS, Azure
• Utilize CI/CD to automate the release of multiple code iterations daily
• Collaboratively build software with best practices such as test-driven development, pair programming and code reviews
• Apply architectural principles such as Domain Driven Design, CQRS and Event Sourcing to build clean, resilient and maintainable software
• Implement SRE best practices to ensure high availability, scalability and uptime for deployed services
• Drive better developer experience, security hygiene and operational efficiency across the organization through automation
• Design and integrate AI capabilities and agentic systems into security APIs, automation, and DevOps tooling
• Evaluate and implement emerging AI technologies, including Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards, to improve platform capabilities
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and best practices in software engineering
• Oversee the planning, design and implementation of complex initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

What This Job Offers

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