The Quality Of The Code

Retail Credit

LeadBackendDeveloper

Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Lead Backend Developer at The Quality Of The Code. Skills: Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Distributed cloud applications, Automated testing. Design & create new API & services using the latest Java & Spring Boot Framework and other modern Backend technologies. Work within an Agile team comprised of technical, product and business team members to deliver exceptional solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

Delivery of critical solutions to our retail credit related products; Deliver exceptional solutions; Reducing time-to-market; Enabling continuous delivery; Make a difference and lasting impact

Industry & Context.

Retail Credit
Problems you'll solve

Creative and analytical thinker; Troubleshoot components; Group Problem Solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years professional experience writing high quality code in backend with Java 11+ & Spring Boot 3+, 4+ years professional experience working with RESTful APIs and interface specifications (Swagger/OpenAPI), Experience with automated testing (unit, functional, performance, contract) and the related tooling, including Junit, Wiremock, Mockito, etc., 2+ years of experience developing and deploying on distributed cloud applications (Pivotal Cloud Foundry, OpenShift, Docker, Azure), Experience or understanding of design patterns, databases (SQL, NoSQL), platforms, frameworks, and tools, code management tooling, Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written), Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment, Excellent team player who has great collaboration skills with other tech peers, QA, product etc. to move forward, B. S. degree in Computer Science or related technical field (e. g. EE, physics or mathematics), or equivalent practical experience

Nice to Have

Experience with implementing and consuming GraphQL, Experience with Event Driven Framework (MQ, Kafka) is a plus, Familiarity with Business Process Model Notation (BPMN) and Decision Model Notation (DMN) is a plus, including Camunda, Pega, etc., Experience and context knowledge in Home Equity Finance (HEF) industry, including mortgage origination, adjudication and fulfillment is a plus

What You'll Do.

Design & create new API & services using the latest Java & Spring Boot Framework and other modern Backend technologies

Work within an Agile team comprised of technical

product and business team members to deliver exceptional solutions

Develop code in line with strategic initiatives

and document components following current best practices

Translate business requirements into technical specifications

Estimate activities/tasks required to perform design

Participate in walkthrough reviews of technical specifications

Present technical topics at regular knowledge sharing meetings

Manage low-level planning of work packages

Ensure high code quality through automated unit

functional testing and contract testing

Automate processes within the development

Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and reducing time-to-market

Enable continuous delivery

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work within an Agile team comprised of technical, product and business team members; Collaborate with the team to develop code; Great collaboration skills with other tech peers, QA, product etc. to move forward; Working together to deliver trusted advice; Working together as One RBC; Collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally

Communication Scope

Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written); Present technical topics at regular knowledge sharing meetings

Process & Methodology

Manage low-level planning of work packages

Full Job Description

**_Job Description_** **What is the opportunity?** We are seeking a Lead Backend Developer on the Retail Credit Engineering & Innovation (RCEI) team in Technology & Operations (T&O) at the Royal Bank of Canada. RBC`s RCEI team is responsible for providing solutions supporting Personal Financing Products, Credit Cards, Creditor Insurance, CB Operations, Regional Banking, Personal Banking & Investments, GRM and Finance. As a Lead Backend Developer, you will work as part of a small, autonomous, agile team to delivery critical solutions to our retail credit related products at RBC. We are looking for top notch software engineers who are great team players, constantly think outside the box and passionate about the quality of the code. You will have the opportunity to grow and expand your capabilities and expertise within the RCEI development community via learning and sharing. **What will you do?** * Design & create new API & services using the latest Java & Spring Boot Framework and other modern Backend technologies which will shape the future of banking for RBC * Work within an Agile team comprised of technical, product and business team members to deliver exceptional solutions * Collaborate with the team to develop code in line with strategic initiatives, as well as develop, troubleshoot, enhance, and document components following current best practices * Translate business requirements into technical specifications and estimate activities/tasks required to perform design, coding, and testing * Participate in walkthrough reviews of technical specifications, programs, code, and test plans * Present technical topics at regular knowledge sharing meetings and manage low-level planning of work packages * Ensure high code quality through automated unit, functional testing and contract testing * Automate processes within the development pipeline; identify opportunities for efficiency gains and reducing time-to-market, and enabling continuous delivery **What do you need to su

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