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Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Lead to join our engineering team, leading the design and development of mission‑critical applications using Java technologies. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities, driving both architectural decisions and people development.

The successful candidate will lead a team of developers while remaining actively involved in coding, code reviews, and technical problem‑solving across complex, scalable systems.

Responsibilities

Architect robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions that align with business requirements and technical standards

Drive technical decision‑making for the team, evaluating frameworks, libraries, and architectural patterns

Hands‑on coding in Java (Spring Boot, microservices)

Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies

Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and architecture planning sessions

Lead and hands‑on for tech currency items such as system patches and upgrade

Communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide

Qualifications Must‑have

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years lead experience

Experience working in Capital Markets

7+ years of hands‑on software development experience with robust expertise in Java: proficiency with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST APIs,



microservices architecture

3+ years experience with Python: experience with Django/Flask, pandas, NumPy, data processing libraries, and scripting; knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes); knowledge of Linux system

Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture principles; experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), ORM frameworks, and data modeling; proficiency with version control (Git), build tools (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD pipelines

Nice‑to‑have

Workflow and document management solutions development

Benefits

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

Flexible work/life balance options

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Job Skills Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail‑Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Job Details Posted Date: 2026-04-05 Application Deadline: 2026-04-30 Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

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📌 Associate Director, Lead Software Developer (Calgary)
🏢 RBC
📍 Calgary