Java full stack developer

Locations
Toronto, Canada (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Engineering

Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade full stack applications using Java and contemporary UI frameworks

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices aligned with domain-driven architecture

Develop scalable backend services using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related frameworks

Implement responsive UI components using Angular/React, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript

Architecture & Modernization

Contribute to monolith to microservices transformation and API-first architecture evolution

Support cloud-ready and event-driven solutions with streaming/integration frameworks

Apply design patterns and best practices for scalability, resiliency, and maintainability

DevOps & CI/CD

Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes)

Ensure automated build, test, and deployment practices aligned with RBC DevOps standards

Participate in release planning, deployments, and environment readiness

Quality Engineering & Testing

Collaborate with QE teams to enable in-sprint automation, regression testing, and shift-left practices

Write unit/integration tests (JUnit, Cucumber, etc.) and ensure code quality compliance

Performance & Security

Perform performance tuning, debugging, and optimization for high transaction systems

Implement secure coding practices including OAuth2, API security, and enterprise authentication mechanisms

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning,



stand-ups, retrospectives)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders and SMEs

Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, and knowledge sharing

Required Skills & Experience

Core Backend

8+ years of experience in Java / J2EE development

Strong expertise in: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security

Strong expertise in: REST APIs, Microservices architecture

Strong expertise in: Hibernate / JPA, JDBC

Experience with Java 8+ features (streams, lambda, multithreading)

Frontend

Proficiency in: Angular (preferred) or React

Proficiency in: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript

Data & Integration

Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2)

Good understanding of messaging/event streaming (Kafka, MQ)

DevOps & Tools

Hands-on experience with: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes

Hands-on experience with: CI/CD pipelines and automation

Familiarity with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Splunk) is a plus

Architecture & Engineering Practices

Strong understanding of: Microservices patterns (API gateway, circuit breaker, saga)

Strong understanding of: Design patterns and enterprise architecture principles

Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery models

Soft Skills & Expectations

Strong communication and stakeholder interaction skills

Ability to work independently in a client-facing environment

Ownership mindset with focus on delivery, quality, and timelines

Adaptability to onsite expectations and hybrid collaboration model

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