Lead Data Engineer

Job title:

Lead Data Engineer

Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Job description

Job Summary Supports the development and maintenance of scalable data stores that supply big data in forms needed for business analysis. Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.What will you do?

• Contribute to technical design, development, and implementation of applications.
• Implement effective automation testing strategies along with the build activities.
• Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, responsiveness of applications.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews of application, development, and processes, continually working to create a learning environment by sharing with others.
• Work in an Agile team environment which is fast paced, fun and collaborative.
• Ensuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintaining records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.
• Working with different RBC internal teams for software feature delivery, support and bug fixes.
• Stay current and competitive by keeping up to date with the latest platform capabilities, security, performance, and reusability

What do you need to succeed?Must have:

• Experience and knowledge with Java/Scala, RESTful APIs, Microservices and NoSQL/SQL databases.
• Experience in working with Big Data Technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Kafka).
• Experience with DevOps , CD/CI tools- Jenkins, GitHub, Automated Testing tools, or similar tools.
• Experience in Cloud technolgies(OpenShift, Azure, AWS etc.).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and functional programming.

Nice-to-have:

• Background working in Fraud Analytics
• Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift experience
• Elastic Search, Snowflake

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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#LI-POSTJob Skills Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Group Problem Solving, Quality Management, Requirements AnalysisAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 410 GEORGIA ST W, FLOOR 3:VANCOUVERCity: VANCOUVERCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-03-24Application Deadline: 2025-05-09Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt 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.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

Expected salary

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:15:21 GMT

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