Senior Data Engineer - GFT

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?The Metadata Engineering team within Global Functions Technology (GFT) is undertaking multiple complex enterprise-wide initiatives as part of RBC’s ongoing plan to improve data management and data-driven decision-making across the organization. In this role you will be responsible for strategically planning and managing successful implementation of data architectures and engineering solutions. The role will coordinate, develop, lead, communicate and execute activities to ensure objectives are accomplished on time.
What Will You Do?

Design, develop, test, and deploy complex data architectures and reusable data assets that enable analytics and reporting capabilities across the organization

Build and maintain data pipelines with strong attention to code quality, security standards, automated testing, and comprehensive documentation

Support deployment pipelines and Dev Ops practices to ensure reliable data platform operations and system stability

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to maintain visibility into data pipeline health and proactively identify performance issues

Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in data systems and code; conduct peer code reviews with focus on secure coding standards and best practices

Explore and evaluate emerging technologies and AI/ML techniques to enhance data engineering capabilities and identify opportunities for process optimization

Collaborate with business and technology teams to understand requirements and design data solutions aligned with organizational strategy and compliance standards

Independently resolve complex data engineering problems by identifying areas for improvement and implementing scalable solutions

What Do You Need to Succeed?
Must Have;

3-5 years of data engineering experience with proven expertise in designing and deploying data architectures

Strong Python and SQL skills for data pipeline development, querying, and optimization

Experience with Dev Ops practices including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment processes

Security-focused mindset with understanding of secure coding standards and vulnerability management

Strong code quality discipline with experience in testing frameworks, code reviews, and quality standards

Nice to Have;

Experience with Java or other object-oriented scripting languages

Hands-on experience with Snowflake or other cloud data platforms

Familiarity with agentic AI systems and AI/ML model integration into data pipelines

Experience with AI/ML model integration and data science workflows

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
Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Group Problem Solving, Quality Management, Requirements Analysis
Additional Job Details

Address:

120 WESTERN PKY:

BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date above
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