Senior Data Engineer - Halifax
Summary
Senior Data Engineer on RBC's Risk IT Data Services team in Bedford (Halifax), designing and building big-data architecture, pipelines, and Spark/Java solutions supporting the bank's risk data strategy. Core stack: Spark, Hadoop/Cloudera, Java/Scala, Spring Boot, Jenkins, Git, JIRA.
Job Description
As Senior Data Engineer, in our Halifax team, in the Risk IT Data Services team, you will design, implement and support Data architecture best practices and processes within Risk IT Data Services across the global organization in line with corporate vision. We are looking for a strategic thinker, and passionate data management enthusiast to drive and support the leadership team in executing data strategy.
As a member of a dynamic, fast-paced team, this role brings strong data architecture and data engineering skills and leadership, effective written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a demonstrated capability to multi-task effectively. This role requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills as well as a demonstrated sense of urgency to respond to changing priorities at times. This is complemented by a positive attitude and a willingness to take accountability for the results achieved.
What will you do?
- Provide consulting services on new initiatives (small to large of varying complexity).
- Explore new emerging technologies and how they best suit our applications
- Develop, code, document, and execute unit tests, system, integration, and acceptance tests using different languages and testing tools for functions of high complexity.
- Ensure adequate technical documentation and training.
- Optimize spark jobs and java applications.
- Architect, design, and implement solutions that meet the stakeholder’s needs
- Participate actively in requirements gathering, data modeling, and design sessions
- Prepare high-level and detailed technical specifications for the projects in accordance with PLC, security, and architecture documentation objectives
- Develop detailed plans and accurate estimates for the completion of build, system testing, and implementation phases of a project
- Develop, code, document, and execute unit tests, systems, integration and acceptance tests, and testing tools for functions of high complexity
- Write, test, and maintain detailed programs according to specifications given by computer software engineers and systems analysts
Knowledge and Experience
- 5+ years of application development experience in Spark or Hadoop, and Java/Scala
- 2+ years of application development experience in Java and Spring Framework
- 7+ years of full development life cycle experience, from architecture through test and deployment and cross-platform skills
- Experience leading a team of developers
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have
- Experience in developing and optimizing Big Data applications using Java/Scala and Spark on Cloudera/HDP.
- Experience in building data pipelines
- Experience in developing/designing micro-service architecture.
- Experience in developing applications in Spring & Spring Boot
- Working knowledge of Jenkins CI, Git, JIRA
- Ability to seek improvements to all aspects of the development process
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Credit Risk Markets.
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
175 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
2025-12-22
Application Deadline
2026-09-30
Note
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline 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.