Contract Java Developer Banking Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 16, 2026

This role can be located the Caribbean Banking Market or in Canada where the successful candidate resides

What is the opportunity?

The senior software developer for the Digital banking IT group, provides design and development for internet banking, mobile banking, origination applications within the RBC Caribbean Banking space. The candidate will work with all the stakeholders to support, enhance and upgrade technology solutions to modernization approach that solve given business problems. Working to develop new and extend existing applications and APIs in Caribbean Digital Channel portfolio. As an open-minded technical specialist operating within an Agile product team, your primary role will be manager of software development and providing technical direction, design expertise, and implementation of applications for RBC Caribbean Digital banking is a must. The candidate will work with other internal development teams, solutions architects and infrastructure groups to support, enhance and upgrade technology solutions that solve given business problems. From an expert position on Caribbean Technology's landscape, this position leads, directs and oversees activities/projects on planning, delivery and implementation to ensure enterprise-wide program strategic goals and objectives are accomplished within approved time frames, scope.

What will you do?

• Design and code application programs; performing testing for developed applications
• Review, analyze and modify programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system
• Ensure the operating efficiency of existing application systems and maintain records for the documentation of systems development and revisions
• Conduct analyses of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems
• Development and design of API services applications and ensure high code quality through automated unit and functional testing
• Contribute towards the creation of intuitive, robust, and reusable user interfaces using modern API frameworks. Optimize applications for maximum usability and function
• Work within an Agile product team composed of technical, product and business team members to deliver exceptional products
• Ensure requirements are understood, gaps identified and project deliverables met and alignment of coding and solutions to overall RBC guidelines
• Develop feasibility studies and proposals for senior management and executive decisions on large complex projects. Risk and Develops criteria for and participates in the evaluation of third party vendors and software as well as due diligence exercises.
• Provide consulting services on new and strategic initiatives (medium to large and of varying complexity)
• Research emerging trends / best practices and determines implications of proposed solutions on meeting business unit strategy
• Responsible for the maintenance and support of a portfolio of diverse and complex applications (Netbank, Mobile Banking) that are of critical strategic impact and organizational significance to the Businesses
• Provide estimates for given tasks/features and collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT Engineering graduate / post-graduate
• Experience working on cloud native solutions and DevOps technology and modernization.
• 10+ years of experience with Java, REST API, Microservices, MQ, Spring framework/Spring Boot, Cloud development
• Knowledge of enterprise-level security concepts and methodologies, including SSO, SSL, encryption, Apigee, authentication and entitlements.
• Demonstrated leadership/facilitation skills to manage cross functional development teams utilizing an Agile methodology

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Access to world-class training

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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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.