Android Developer

Job Description

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 ( Split With Friends ( and OCR Bill Pay, a patent pending invention (

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?

  • Develop code for new and existing features on RBC’s Android Banking and Avion apps.
  • Leverage AI assist in code development
  • Review technical documents and requirements
  • Coordinate with various teams to identifying, tracking, and resolving technical issues
  • Participate in walkthrough reviews of technical specifications, programs and unit test plans
  • Provide estimates on activities/tasks required to perform design, coding and unit testing, improving accuracy over time
  • Increase efficiency and performance using Android Studio analysis tool along with your academic knowledge
  • Facilitate small group meetings for technical design, problem solving and task implementation
What do you need to succeed? Must-have
  • Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic agile business environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Creative, self-driven working within a team or independently in a fast paced environment
  • Experience or understanding of programming languages, databases, platforms, and/or code version control tools
  • Strong knowledge of Java and object oriented design
  • Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree from an accredited University/College.
Nice-to-have
  • Strong knowledge of Android framework and Kotlin
  • Knowledge of Compose
  • Exposure to enterprise tools such as Git, Confluence, Jira
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 Active Learning, Agile Scrum Development, Android Operating Systems, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Kotlin Programming Language, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Languages, Software Engineering

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND

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