Associate Director, Senior Developer, RAMPP Pre-Trade

What is the opportunity?

The Pre-Trade Sales and Trading team at RBC are undergoing significant investment to modernize the calculation and speed of their existing trading platform. Throughout 2026 and onwards we aim to move the business to a modern distributed system, utilizing HTML5/React, Python, Kubernetes and Docker for distribution. You will work as a Senior Backend Developer who owns the architecture and microservices layer of the trading platform, while collaborating closely with UI/UX teams to translate business requirements into platform capabilities. The ideal candidate is technically deep in backend systems, but comfortable translating sales, trader and quant needs into UI specifications that UI teams can execute against. The role will be based in New Jersey

What will you do?

• Work with our Front office and quant trading teams to understand their existing pricing systems
• Lead with backend ownership: designing and building Python microservices for pricing and trading logic, architecting the distributed system using Kubernetes and Docker, and owning the API contracts that the frontend consumes
• Develop high quality service-oriented endpoints
• Work as necessary on the Front-End to deliver a consolidated platform

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong Python and distributed systems experience
• Proven ability to design scalable microservices architectures
• Financial knowledge in any asset class
• Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications that other teams (like frontend or UX) can execute against.

Nice-to-have

• HTML5/React experience

What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• 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 working options fully supported.

• The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $135,000 - $225,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

  RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC's high performance culture.

• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals.

• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value.

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.