Senior Full Stack Security Developer

Senior Full Stack Security Developer

What is the Opportunity?

Join our innovative PayEdge Technology team at RBC, where we're building the security foundation for accounts payable and accounts receivable solutions. As a Full Stack Security Developer, you will take ownership of designing, developing, and implementing secure application systems that protect critical financial transactions. Your expertise will be essential in embedding security at every layer of our technology stack—from architecture and code review to deployment and ongoing threat mitigation. You'll apply advanced security knowledge, best practices, and risk assessment methodologies to every assignment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. If you're a security-minded developer with a strong technical foundation, proven expertise in secure coding practices, and proficiency in languages like Java and PHP with frameworks such as Spring Boot and Laravel, we invite you to help build the future of secure payments.

What Will You Do?

Drive Security Excellence:

• Lead application security reviews, threat modeling, and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they reach production

• Own application security vulnerability management, from discovery through remediation and validation

• Design and implement automated security testing frameworks to enforce secure coding practices across the development lifecycle

Ensure Compliance & Risk Management:

• Manage security release cycles and coordinate security patches across the organization

• Support compliance and regulatory processes, including PCI certification, penetration testing, and annual security assessments

• Identify and recommend security improvements to strengthen our overall application security posture

Foster a Security Culture:

• Mentor development and security teams through targeted training and knowledge-sharing initiatives

• Collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholders to integrate security into agile project workflows

• Champion security best practices as a trusted technical advisor

What Do You Need to Succeed?
Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of working experience with Laravel, PHP, and front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS and Angular framework

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java and SpringBoot

• 5+ years of experience working with RDBMS, e.g. MySQL, MSSQL, NoSQL, e.g. MongoDB, ELK and data streaming technologies (Kafka)

• Expert in OWASP, static/dynamic analysis, and common security tools including Burp Suite and OWASP Zap

• Strong skill in secure code review and remediation guidance

• Knowledge of API security, authentication/authorization (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect)

• Understanding of secrets management and secure configuration practices

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, Vault, Security scanning tools, etc.)

• Familiarity with thread modeling methodologies (e.g. Stride, Pasta)

• Ability to work in an Agile environment

• Excellent and professional communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to articulate complex topics in a clear and concise manner

Nice to haves

• Familiarity with major architectural styles, such as Microservices, React or Event-driven systems

• Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture and API integration

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Github Copilot, Windsurf, Claude Code) to improve the productivity and quality

• Ability to design and build AI-enabled security tools, such as: Automated vulnerability triage and remediation suggestions; AI-driven threat modeling assistants; Intelligent code analysis and risk scoring systems

• Background in penetration testing or red teaming

• Knowledge of Azure and OpenShift container platform

• Knowledge of AI security risk

• CISSP certification

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

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-04-302026-05-29

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.

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.