Job Description
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking a talented Intermediate Developer to join our Application Security team and serve as a bridge between security and development. You will provide technical execution and expertise in application security, with a specialization in Software Composition Analysis (SCA) in the area of open-source security. Working across the enterprise, you will support application teams, drive security best practices, and improve RBC's overall security posture through the design and implementation of application security initiatives. You will balance strategic security responsibilities with hands‑on development work, leveraging both your strong development skills and security expertise to deliver impact across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise in application security while building on your strong development foundation.

We're Looking For

Someone curious about application security and open-source vulnerabilities

A developer with solid fundamentals who's ready to grow into security

A collaborator who can bridge technical and security conversations

Someone comfortable learning new tools and frameworks on the job

What will you do?

Support end users of application security testing tools, managing tickets through a ticketing platform

Prioritize and triage SCA scan results, communicating needs and recommendations to application teams

Act as a primary point of contact for application teams, bridging security and development functions

Drive security practices and improve security posture across the enterprise by working with application development teams

Educate key organizational stakeholders (developers, security consultants) on application security matters and open source vulnerabilities

Assist in the integration of application security processes and tools into existing enterprise development processes and pipelines

Participate in and lead a range of application security assessment activities

Contribute to the design and implementation of application security testing workflows and troubleshoot tool configurations and resolve scanning issues

Design and develop RESTful APIs following best practices, security standards, and industry guidelines

Write clean, maintainable code for data processing, manipulation, and analysis

Leverage open source packages and libraries responsibly, understanding their security implications and vulnerabilities

Collaborate with senior developers, security consultants, and cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions and advance security initiatives

Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of security and development practices

Debug and troubleshoot applications to resolve security and functional issues efficiently

Document code and maintain technical documentation including security considerations

Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from design through deployment, with security integration





Proactively solve problems to ensure application development teams can effectively use the latest application security testing tools

Research and keep up to date on application security emerging threats, techniques, tools, and trends

Participate in system design discussions and architectural decisions with a security lens

Learn from and mentor with senior security and development team members to continuously improve your security expertise

Work in a diverse setting leveraging team members' experience and knowledge

What do you need to succeed?
Must-have

Familiarity with or interest in application security best practices; exposure to secure coding principles

Experience supporting or working with SCA tools, or demonstrated interest in application security and dependency management

2+ years of professional experience developing and consuming REST APIs and applications

Basic understanding of open-source security; experience managing or evaluating dependencies (will expand expertise on the job)

Strong proficiency in at least one primary language: Python, Java, JavaScript, or .NET

Solid understanding of HTTP protocols, API design patterns, and RESTful principles

Experience working with relational databases and SQL

Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps approaches

Experience with Threat Modelling and Risk Assessment activities

Understanding of agile methodology (Scrum, Kanban)

Experience with data visualization or analytics tools

Knowledge of software design patterns and SOLID principles

Knowledge of OWASP, SANS, or other security‑related frameworks

Passion for or demonstrated interest in application security and secure coding practices

Willingness to learn and grow in application security specialization

Strong ability to manage client and stakeholder relations

Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively in an agile, cross‑functional team environment

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have

Understanding of testing frameworks and test‑driven development (TDD)

Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.)

Familiarity with message queues or event‑driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

SAST/DAST testing tools and techniques

Penetration testing experience

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes)

Code quality and security tools (SonarQube, static analysis, code coverage)

Monitoring and logging tools (ELK stack, Datadog, New Relic)

Caching technologies (Redis, Memcached)





Contributions to open source projects

Experience with system design and scalable architecture

Knowledge of distributed systems concepts

Demonstrated experience leveraging AI platforms (ChatGPT, OpenAI, Claude) to enhance productivity, automate workflows, and generate insights

What's in It for You

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and versatile benefits

Competitive compensation and stock opportunities

Leaders who support your development through coaching

Ability to make a lasting impact on RBC's security posture across the enterprise

Work in a dynamic, team-oriented, high‑performing security and development team

World‑class training in financial services and application security

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities for challenging work in a hybrid environment

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Job Skills
Analytics, Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Databricks Platform, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Microsoft Azure Databricks, Quality Management, Requirements Analysis, Snowflake (Platform), Snowflake Data Warehouse, Snowflake Schema, Tableau (Software), Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details
Address:

16 YORK ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-01-27

Application Deadline:

2026-10-09

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.

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