Lead Full Stack Developer

Job Description

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Architect and lead full stack development of scalable, enterprise-grade applications using modern frameworks and containerized environments (OpenShift/Kubernetes)
• Design and optimize RESTful APIs, MCP servers, and AI agent implementations that automate complex business processes
• Lead product strategy and roadmap for in-house applications, collaborating with stakeholders to define priorities and success metrics
• Lead observability-as-code initiatives, implementing infrastructure-as-code practices for monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
• Design and manage data pipelines ensuring reliable ingestion, transformation, and delivery for KPI and metric reporting
• Champion code quality and security through architectural guidance, code reviews, and best practice standards
• Mentor and develop junior developers, fostering continuous learning and technical excellence across the team
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must Have:

• 7+ years of professional software development with proven expertise in RESTful API design, Python, React, SQL/No SQL Databases, Cloud, and DevOps.
• Strong banking/financial services domain knowledge and demonstrated understanding of enterprise architecture principles
• Hands-on proficiency with containerization platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes) and microservices architectures
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for stakeholders
• Proven leadership capability: mentoring ability, results-oriented mindset, and strong organizational/project management skills

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience building Model Context Protocol servers or developing AI agents and intelligent automation solutions
• Advanced observability-as-code expertise (Terraform, Helm, infrastructure-as-code tools)
• Product management experience or technical roadmap planning
• Data engineering background (ETL/ELT tools, Airflow, Kafka, Spark)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Engineering, Group Problem Solving, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), IT Systems Integration, Model Context Protocol, Organizational Leadership, Python (Programming Language), Red Hat OpenShift, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, SRE Observability, System Applications, System Integration Testing (SIT), Systems SoftwareAdditional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity:

TorontoCountry:

CanadaWork hours/week:

37.5Employment Type:

Full timePlatform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type:

RegularPay Type:

SalariedPosted Date:

2026-03-27Application Deadline:

2026-05-01Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above