Junior Android Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

RBC's Mobile Banking App is awarded the 'Highest in Customer Satisfaction'among the Big Five Banks and is the pioneer in a number of mobile app developments earning accolades along the way - and we're just getting started!

RBC's innovative and award winning Digital family is rapidly growing. If you are hungry for a High-Performance culture in a fast-paced environment and believe in your ability to deliver, this is your opportunity to be part of the Royal Bank's Digital family.

Join the team that developed and launched innovative features like NOMI Budgets (https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/mobile/feature/nomi/budgets), Split With Friends (https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/ways-to-bank/mobile/rbc-mobile-app/split-with-friends/index.html) and OCR Bill Pay, a patent pending invention (http://www.rbc.com/newsroom/news/2019/20190412-bill-scan.html)

This role is seeking for a Senior Android Developer who is passionate about technology and brings depth of mobile application experience. You will provide leadership, technical analysis, design and consulting skills to RBC's Digital team. So review the description below and tell us why you're the winning candidate? Don't go unnoticed!

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Develop solutions to high complexity problems with frameworks and design patterns

• Leverage AI to accelerate code development

• Gather and assess requirements and recommend approaches

• Write and test code, consider non-functional requirements

• Work within an agile team and follow scrum best practices

• Review existing code to assess ongoing feasibility and maintainability

• Conduct impact analysis for proposed changes to or problems with the system

• Provide advice and guidance to product owner that will inform product decisions

• Stay current and competitive by keeping up-to-date with the latest Android platform capabilities and make relevant recommendations

• Articulate technical solutions to a broad audience ranging from non-technical to technical architects through presentations and dcouments

• Uphold the development team's coding standards by conducting peer code reviews

• Mentoring junior developers in the area of software engineering and Android best practices

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

MUST HAVE:

• 2+ years developing native Android applications, 3+ years of Java experience.

• Thorough understanding of Object Oriented Programming concepts, Android application architecture and software design patterns

• Experience with Android libraries and best practices when it comes to communicating with RESTful services

• Automated testing via Junit and platform specific frameworks like Robolectric and Espresso

• Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate with stake-holders at different levels of abstraction (requirements, architecture and code)

• Understanding of Agile Methodologies

• Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree from an accredited University/College.

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Kotlin experience

• Knowledge of new and upcoming sdk components in the Android space

• Good understanding of design patterns such as MVVM, and how they can be applied to Android development

• Knowledge of security protocols such as OAuth and OpenID.

• Securing data using the Android Keystore

• Developing with accessibility in mind

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, fair compensation, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who help 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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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.