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

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
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.

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