What is the Opportunity?

Work on RBC’s Mobile Banking, awarded the ‘Highest in Customer Satisfaction’ by J.D. Power and RBC Avion Rewards, Canada's largest bank loyalty program. Our team is a pioneer in mobile app developments and our unique features earned many accolades. As an integral part of Royal Bank’s Digital Family, we aim to push the boundaries of what's possible in a fast-paced, high-performance culture. We've delivered some innovative features like AI driven NOMI (https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/mobile/feature/nomi/index.html), 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 an Android Developer who is passionate about technology and brings depth of mobile application experience. You will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned developers to hone your coding skills through technical analysis, design and consulting on RBC’s Digital team. If you believe in your ability to deliver and are excited by the prospect of contributing an award winning app, then review the description below and tell us why you’re the winning candidate.

What will you do?

• Lead, architect, and code frameworks, and deploy complex solutions that impact multiple apps
• Create solutions with AI to meet our customer’s banking needs
• Collaborate with multiple product lines to build high impact user centric features
• Write, test and refractor code, considering broad non-functional requirements
• Analyze and provide direction and feedback on front-end and back-end solution architecture
• Stay current and competitive by keeping up-to-date with the latest Android platform capabilities and make relevant recommendations
• Be mindful of best practices when it comes to securing data-in-transit and data-at-rest because your code protects our customer’s data.
• Debug very complex or urgent problems
• Advise on integration, performance testing, security and other non-functional requirements
• Uphold the development team’s coding standards by conducting peer code reviews
• Mentoring developers in the area of software engineering and Android best practices

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experience: 3+ years developing native Android applications, 6+ years of Java, 3+ years of Kotlin
• 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
• Developed UI with compose, coroutines and material design
• 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

• 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
• Strong understanding of building UI using Compose with current industry best practices
• 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 fair compensation, bonuses, flexible health benefits, retirement benefits, and stocks 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
• Healthy work-life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work and see customers using your features in the app!

Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Android, Android Applications, Android Platforms, Android Software Development, Application Development, Application Integrations, Applications Architecture, Atlassian, Atlassian JIRA, Building Architecture, Coaching, Design Patterns, Emerging Technologies, Google Firebase, Group Problem Solving, Java, Kotlin Programming Language, Mentorship, Mobile Applications, Mobile Banking, Programming Languages, Technical Excellence

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2025-09-172025-10-30

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.