Associate Director, Full Stack Engineer

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Designs, develops, and deploys full stack solutions, applying technical expertise to deliver scalable, high-quality systems that align with business objectives. Works on full stack development projects of significant complexity, contributing advanced technical skills and knowledge to deliver impactful results.

What will you do?

• Design and develop full stack application solutions, including coding, testing, and implementation processes to ensure high quality deliverables that meet business and user requirements.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to analyze business needs, propose technical strategies, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance system performance and scalability.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and trends, leveraging insights to optimize development processes, address complex technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement in tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to technical discussions and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, organizational standards, and project timelines.
• Implement solutions for complex issues, developing clear, actionable recommendations and ensuring alignment on processes, tools and services.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 7+ years of experience in software development with financial domain knowledge
• Strong proficiency in Java 17, including object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and multithreading
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA, including Spring Security, asynchronous REST endpoints, and data streaming
• Knowledge of relational databases like SQL Server or PostgreSQL, with experience using ORM tools
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js for full stack development

Nice-to-have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing applications
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ for building event-driven architectures
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana for application observability

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and 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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work and take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

The 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

Job Skills

Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications

Additional Job Details

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITYJersey CityUnited States of America40Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2026-07-292026-08-19

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.