Lead Full Stack Developer

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

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Cloud Engineering/Virtualization team is undertaking multiple complex enterprise-wide initiatives as part of RBC’s ongoing plan to improve technology management across the organization. As the Lead Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for strategically planning, developing and managing successful implementation of the initiatives across multiple vertical; (Windows, Linux, Virtualization, Middleware, Storage). You will be responsible for coordinating, developing, leading, and executing activities to ensure objectives are accomplished on time.

What will you do?

• Write and maintain code - Create, test, and debug software applications using programming languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or C++
• Design software solutions - Analyze user requirements and design technical solutions that solve problems efficiently and are scalable
• Collaborate with teams - Work with other developers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders to plan and deliver software projects
• Review and optimize code - Conduct code reviews, refactor existing code, and improve application performance and security
• Debug and troubleshoot issues - Identify and fix bugs, resolve technical problems, and provide ongoing support for deployed applications

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong programming skills in relevant languages and frameworks
• Problem-solving ability to break down complex challenges into manageable solutions
• Communication skills to explain technical concepts and collaborate effectively
• Attention to detail for writing clean, maintainable code
• Version control knowledge (like Git) for managing code changes
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)

Nice-to-have

• Middleware knowledge
• Storage knowledge
• Security best practices knowledge
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Database expertise (SQL and NoSQL)
• UI/UX design understanding for better user-focused development

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
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities  
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $130,000 - $210,000 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 that comprise our total compensation package, which includes the following: commission sharing eligibility for select roles, a discretionary bonus, a paid time-off plan, our 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, and our health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.

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

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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 timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-03-042026-04-10

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.