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 modern 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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