Developer, RBC Amplify 2027, Halifax

About the role

RBC Amplify is an intensive summer innovation program for post-secondary students. As a Developer, you will work on real RBC business challenges within a cross-functional team, researching, designing, and building a functional prototype using modern technologies before presenting your solution to stakeholders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a business challenge and develop an innovative product or solution in a start-up environment.
• Research, design, create, and deliver a functional prototype addressing a real RBC business need.
• Work with business, data, and programming specialists, subject matter experts, mentors, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Use industry-standard technologies while applying teamwork, critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
• Present the project to stakeholders and executives, including strategy and communications for the solution.
• Participate in continuous learning covering design thinking, agile development, and other tools.

Program Details

• Summer innovation program based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with 37.5-hour full-time workweeks.
• Access technical and professional training, coaches, mentors, subject matter experts, and project resources.
• Collaborate with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to real projects with potential lasting impact.
• The role is classified as Student/Co-op and salaried on a fixed-term basis.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in college, undergraduate, master's, or PhD studies, graduating between August 2027 and June 2028.
• Understand programming languages, databases, platforms, frameworks, design techniques, code management tools, or web technologies.
• Understand Agile methodologies and processes, with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate creativity, analytical thinking, initiative, adaptability, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration in fast-paced environments.
• Challenge the status quo and develop solutions while working effectively in ambiguity.
• Have experience with cloud platforms, mobile development, DevOps, full-stack technologies, or service-based architectures and APIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hackathon experience or practical experience in web or mobile development.
• Comfort presenting to stakeholders and large audiences.
• Interest in or previous experience with financial services or FinTech.
• Experience with agile or design thinking methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience using Figma.