Lead Full Stack Engineer

What is the opportunity?

Leaf Full Stack Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining robust .NET-based APIs using the .NET Framework and ASP.NET Core, with a focus on cloud-native architecture. This role involves building scalable backend services, designing data solutions, and ensuring secure, high-performance API implementations in modern cloud environments. You will work on enterprise-grade .NET processes and data integration solutions while contributing to our digital transformation initiatives.

What will you do?  

Enterprise API & Database Development

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using C# and .NET Framework (ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC)
• Build scalable .NET-based microservices and backend processes.
• Develop and optimize SQL solutions for performance, scalability, and data integrity.
• Implement highly interactive user interfaces with rich visualizations using JavaScript and Angular.
• Implement cloud-native architectures and deployment strategies on Azure or AWS.
• Ensure API security, comprehensive documentation, and compliance with enterprise standards.

Code Quality & Security

• Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across the codebase.
• Implement API security measures including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Manage technical debt and drive continuous improvement in code quality.
• Research and implement security best practices and vulnerability management strategies.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with solution architects on system design and architecture decisions.
• Break down complex requirements and develop implementation roadmaps.
• Participate in agile sprints and technical design reviews.
• Demonstrate SDLC understanding throughout all development phases.
• Manage Git version control and establish best practices for Git workflows.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 7+ years of professional experience building large-scale applications and APIs using C# and .NET Framework
• Proficiency in C#, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Strong experience with SQL and relational database design and optimization.
• Proficiency with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven experience developing RESTful APIs and working with API frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of SDLC methodologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of API security concepts and implementation.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Python for scripting, supporting processes, or backend development.
• Background in vulnerability management, threat modeling, and security remediation.
• Experience with API authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and OWASP guidelines.

• Experience with Django framework for Python-based backend development.

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, 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.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeRegularSalaried2026-10-282026-11-30

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.

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