Lead backend engineer shaping distributed integration services for Movable Ink’s AI - powered marketing personalization platform. Driving architecture, implementation, reliability, and technical mentorship.
About the role
- Lead Java Backend Developer designing backend services for RBC Caribbean. Collaborating with teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions in digital banking.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical design reviews and architectural decisions for backend systems and microservices
- Design and develop high-performance Java applications, REST APIs, and microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Framework
- Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural best practices across development teams
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations to senior management on complex, large-scale projects
- Design, code, and implement application programs; perform comprehensive testing and code reviews
- Develop and design scalable API services and ensure high code quality through automated units, integration, and functional testing
- Optimize applications for maximum performance, usability, and maintainability
- Review, analyze, and modify programming systems—including debugging, performance tuning, and deployment for large-scale systems
- Lead modernization efforts and cloud-native transformations for legacy systems (e.g., Netbank, Mobile Banking)
- Research emerging technologies and best practices; assess implications for business strategy
- Participate in vendor evaluation, technology assessments, and due diligence exercises
- Drive DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of professional software development experience with proven expertise in:
- Java development (Java 11+ preferred) with deep knowledge of OOP and design patterns
- Microservices architecture and distributed systems design
- Spring Framework and Spring Boot application development
- REST APIs and API-first design
- Cloud-native solutions (AWS, GCP, or Azure) with hands-on experience
- DevOps technologies and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Message queues/event-driven architectures (MQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
- Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise-level security concepts and methodologies, including:
- SSO, SSL/TLS, encryption, API security and authentication frameworks (Apigee, OAuth 2.0, JWT), and role-based access control and entitlements management
- 5+ years of demonstrated leadership/facilitation experience managing cross-functional development teams
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Experience with banking, financial services, or regulated industries is highly valued
- Understanding of digital banking platforms and customer-facing applications
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance bonuses and flexible benefits
- Leaders who actively support your professional development through coaching and career advancement opportunities
- Ability to make a lasting impact on digital banking innovation across the Caribbean region
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team of technical experts
- Access to world-class training and continuous learning programs
- Opportunities to tackle challenging, strategically important projects
- Leadership role in shaping technology strategy and architecture
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